Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area

Come one, come all…but only if you’re coming by boat. Black Canyon Campground is a cozy spot along the lake that is accessible by boat only (it’s five miles south of the Ok-A-Beh boat ramp, so you can put your boat in there). You’ll find the campsites nestled among a douglas fir and ponderosa pine forest. The coolest amenity, though? A floating va Read more...

Get your primitive camping kicks at Trail Creek Campground. The campsites here are pretty small, but they’re mostly nestled beneath the shady canopy of trees, which add a nice touch. Go explore the surrounding trails and creeks, or take a dip in the refreshing nearby Bighorn Lake to keep busy—and cool!

Red sandstone cliffs and a refreshing lake? You’ll have views of both at Horseshoe Bend Campground. The 48 campsites here, nestled among sagebrush and juniper trees, overlook breathtaking Bighorn Lake and the ruddy red cliffs of Sykes Mountain. Fishing, hiking, and just soaking up the spectacular—and super unique—scenery are popular activities her Read more...

Afterbay Campground is certainly not at afterthought! Here you’ll find shaded sites for RVs and tents alike, along with lots of amenities to make your stay as comfortable as it is adventurous. Water, restrooms, and a dump station are close by; no hook-ups but you’ll be too busy out splishing and splashing on the water and hiking the trails to be t Read more...

Spectacular sunsets are par for the course at Medicine Creek Campground. But to get there, you’ll have to prepare for quite the journey—the six campsites here are only accessible by boat or by hike. Lakeshore camping on the side of a breathtaking canyon, though, makes it all worth it.