Black Canyon Campground
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
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Getting there
| Nearest town | Fort Smith, Montana |
| Coordinates | 45.2509° N, 107.9626° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- WildfirePk
50 mi from the campground · 1,645 acres · 85% contained
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 24.9 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Cabela's ↗ | 44.2 mi |
| RV sales & service | GFK Trailer Sales ↗ | 44.6 mi |
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No site-by-site records, no amenities, no fee schedule or directions in the Recreation.gov record. What is here comes from the agency's own listing. The rest lives there.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Black Canyon Campground?
No. Black Canyon Campground is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
What is the nearest town to Black Canyon Campground?
Fort Smith, Montana.
Source: Getting there
What if Black Canyon Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Dayboard 9 Campground (2.2 mi, first-come), Afterbay Campground (4.6 mi, first-come), and Grapevine Campground (4.8 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby
Which national park is Black Canyon Campground in?
Black Canyon Campground is a Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area campground. Entrance fees, alerts, and hours are on Park Atlas.