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Black Canyon Campground
NPSNational Park Service — Fort Smith · Montana · Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area
| Agency | NPSNational Park Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area |
| Location | Fort Smith · Montana · Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area · 45.25092, -107.96260 · Map |
| Sites | Not reported — the federal listing names no individual sites for this campground |
| Getting a site | First-come, first-served only — this campground takes no reservations. |
| Hookups | Not reported in the federal data |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Accessibility | No |
| Phone | (307) 568-5406 |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-02-25.
From the official listing
Black Canyon is a boat-in-only campground located five lake miles from the Ok-A-Beh boat ramp.
Black Canyon occasionally closes due to aggressive bear activity as a result of receiving food rewards from campers. Check the "Alerts" page for any closures within the park. And remember, Do Not feed or approach any wildlife.
- Open All Year - Docks in seasonally (Memorial Day - Labor Day) - 17 tent sites
Directions, from the listing
Black Canyon Campground directions and information are available at https://www.nps.gov/bica/planyourvisit/black-canyon.htm .
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Trip Card — Black Canyon Campground
Fort Smith · Montana · Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area
| Agency | NPS · National Park Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Fort Smith · Montana · Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | First-come only |
| Hookups | Not reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | Not reported |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/247539 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.