Bighorn Canyon is nearing the end of a busy summer season and looking toward the winter. In the next month, several facilities will be closed for the winter.

On the South District of Bighorn Canyon, near Lovell, the Horseshoe Bend Marina is closed. The Trail Creek campground at Barry’s Landing and the campground at Horseshoe Bend are open year-round, however, water at the campsites is dependent on the weather and could be shut off any time from Sept. 1 to Oct. 1.

Through the month of September, the Lovell Visitor Center remains open seven days a week from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Devil Canyon floating restroom is out for the season. Beginning the week of Sept.18, maintenance crews will be removing lake facilities at Dayboard 9, Black Canyon and Dryhead. The courtesy docks at Ok-A-Beh, Barry’s Landing and Horseshoe Bend will stay in place until the lake starts to freeze later in the year. Boat ramps usually remain open all winter, however access and use depend upon snow, ice and road conditions. All hiking trails are open and offer a variety of fall and winter scenery.

The Black Canyon boat-in camping site will be closed effective immediately due to continued bear activity. These bears continue to show habituation and little fear of human activity. To decrease the chances of a human — bear conflict, the recreation area has decided to close the Black Canyon Campground  for the remainder of the 2023 season. Please continue to be bear aware while recreating at Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area.