NPS · Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area · Lovell, MT

Barry's Landing & Trail Creek Campground

Barry's Landing & Trail Creek campgrounds are located on the south district near Barry's Landing, 27 miles north of Lovell, WY on HWY 37. - Open All Year - 14 RV sites, 16 tent sites - Most RV sites are small for a 28 ft RV or smaller - Vault toilets only, no running water or electricity

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Barry's Landing & Trail Creek CampgroundBarry's Landing & Trail Creek Campground
Photos courtesy of NPS, Jen Prentiss · Recreation.gov

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Barry's Landing & Trail Creek Campground20°30°40°50°60°70°80°January: 0.72 inches of precipitation, 8.8 inches of snowFebruary: 0.83 inches of precipitation, 7.4 inches of snowMarch: 1.21 inches of precipitation, 8.4 inches of snowApril: 1.95 inches of precipitation, 3.0 inches of snowMay: 2.62 inches of precipitation, 0.2 inches of snowJune: 2.27 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 1.15 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 0.78 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 1.67 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 1.98 inches of precipitation, 3.0 inches of snowNovember: 0.77 inches of precipitation, 5.8 inches of snowDecember: 0.72 inches of precipitation, 7.3 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 29.0°F averageFebruary: 30.5°F averageMarch: 39.1°F averageApril: 46.8°F averageMay: 55.9°F averageJune: 65.6°F averageJuly: 74.0°F averageAugust: 72.3°F averageSeptember: 62.3°F averageOctober: 49.3°F averageNovember: 37.8°F averageDecember: 30.3°F average0 in2 in4 in6 in8 in10 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Yellowtail Dam, 20 miles from the campground at 3,305 feet, station USC00249240 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 17 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 44 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From 14A turn north on Hwy 37 and continue on Hwy 37 for approximately 22 miles. Just inside the NPS welcome sign you will see a brown and white direction sign. Stay on Hwy 37 approximately 22 miles to where the sign shows to turn right to Barry's Landing. If you accidentally stay straight at this point the paved road does turn to gravel.

Nearest townLovell, Montana
Coordinates45.1044° N, 108.2256° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗10 mi
RV sales & serviceLaurel Trading Post ↗46.6 mi
Outdoor gearOregon Mountain Rifle Co. ↗46.9 mi

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Video

Video of Barry's Landing & Trail Creek Campground, WY from Jackson M.

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Guidebooks for Montana

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  • Best Tent Camping: Montana
    Vicky Soderberg and Ken Soderberg, 2017
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  • Moon Montana, Wyoming and Idaho Camping
    Becky Lomax, 2015
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    Kenneth L. Graham, 2019
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Barry's Landing & Trail Creek Campground?

No. Barry's Landing & Trail Creek Campground is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.

Source: Barry's Landing & Trail Creek Campground Official Website

What is the nearest town to Barry's Landing & Trail Creek Campground?

Lovell, Montana.

Source: Getting there

What if Barry's Landing & Trail Creek Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Medicine Creek Campground (1.1 mi, first-come), Horseshoe Bend Campground (10.1 mi, first-come), and Dayboard 9 Campground (15.5 mi, first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby

Which national park is Barry's Landing & Trail Creek Campground in?

Barry's Landing & Trail Creek Campground is a Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area campground. Entrance fees, alerts, and hours are on Park Atlas.

Source: Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area