Located in MT, WY.
The vast, wild landscape of Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area offers visitors unparalleled opportunities to immerse themselves in the natural world, and experience the wonders of this extraordinary place. With over 120,000 acres, one can find an astounding diversity in ecosystems, wildlife, and more than 10,000…
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The vast, wild landscape of Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area offers visitors unparalleled opportunities to immerse themselves in the natural world, and experience the wonders of this extraordinary place. With over 120,000 acres, one can find an astounding diversity in ecosystems, wildlife, and more than 10,000 years of human history to explore.
North District: Semi-arid, receiving 18 to 20 inches of rain annually. South District: High-desert, receiving 6 to 10 inches of rain annually.
temperatures: Highs in the 80s (F) and 90s (F), lows in the 50s (F) and 60s (F).
temperatures: Range in the 20s and 30s with low temperatures averaging the 10s (F) and 20s (F).
Summer temperatures can peak over 100 degrees. During the winter the thermometer can drop below 0 (F) with extreme wind chill factors.
Bighorn Canyon NRA is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
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Reservation rules vary by season and activity for Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area. See Overview on this page for fees, timed entry, and campground details before you travel.