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LOVELL, Wyo. — Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area invites visitors to enjoy the final days of summer and the beginning of fall at the park. Lake levels remain steady, and park staff will …
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LOVELL, Wyo. — Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area invites visitors to enjoy the final days of summer and the beginning of fall at the park. Lake levels remain steady, and park staff will continue to offer a variety of programs throughout September.
Horseshoe Bend Marina closed for the season on Sept. 7. Boat tours are no longer being offered.
Ok-A-Beh Marina closed Sept. 7. All boats must be removed from slips by Sept. 10.
Facilities and Campgrounds
Beginning Sept. 13, the Cal S. Taggart Bighorn Canyon Visitor Center in Lovell will move to winter hours and will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and closed Sunday and Monday.
All campgrounds in the park remain open. Water will be available at designated sites at Afterbay and Horseshoe Bend campgrounds through September or until cold weather requires the park to discontinue water services for the season. Docks and floating restrooms are not installed at Black Canyon or
Dayboard 9.
The park continues to monitor bear activity throughout Bighorn Canyon. Visitors should keep a clean camp, properly secure food and other attractants, and remember that feeding bears is illegal.
September
Programming
Sept.12: Ranger Zach will host a limited astrophotography workshop from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Devil Canyon Overlook. The workshop is limited to 15 participants. To register, call the Bighorn Canyon Visitor Center at 307-548-5406 or stop by during normal operating hours.
Sept. 19: Join Volunteers Mike and Steve for guided tours of the Lockhart Ranch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sept. 25: Celebrate the Bighorn Canyon Visitor Center’s 50th birthday. In cooperation with Western National Parks, the park will host a Fishing and Fellowship activity from noon to 2 p.m., followed by cake and refreshments from 2 to 3 p.m.
Find more information at www.nps.gov/bica/planyourvisit/calendar.htm.
Plan Your Visit
Visitors are encouraged to plan ahead, check current conditions, and confirm program details before arriving. For more information, please contact Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area or visit the park’s official website and social media channels.
