NPS - National Park Service

07/08/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/08/2024 16:44

Bighorn Canyon Road and Lake Conditions Update

Date:
August 7, 2024
Contact:Christy Fleming, (307) 548-5406

Fort Smith, MT: Road crews continue to work on both the North District and South District of Bighorn Canyon.

Road Conditions

The week of August 5, crews will be finishing up the Horseshoe Bend upper park area paving project. The upper parking lot will be closed August 5 to 7 to allow crews to complete their work quickly. The Marina parking area remains open. Crews will also be working on the Lovell Bighorn Canyon Visitor Center parking area. To allow crews to complete their work quickly, the Visitor Center will be closed, and all visitor services will move the Crooked Creek Ranger station near Horseshoe Bend. The closure begins on August 5. Staff is planning to be at the Crooked Creek Ranger station through August 8. Staff is planning to back at the Visitor Center at 8:30 AM on Friday, August 9th. or until the project is completed.

Chip seal has begun on the Bad Pass road between Horseshoe Bend and Barry's Landing. There will be single lane closures during the day.

Asphalt repair will be completed on the Upper Ok-A-Beh parking lot August 6th to 8th. There will be partial closures during this work.

The week of August 12th, crews will move chip sealing to the North District, near Fort Smith, MT, Crews will be working on HWY 313, Ok-A-Beh road, and Afterbay Road. There will be single lane closures during daytime. Pavement marking will be conducted throughout the park and will result in single lane closures.

Schedules and locations of work are subject to change based on weather. Visitors are encouraged to check park social media accounts for the latest updates.

Lake Conditions

The lake level as of August 6, 2024, is 3633.8. The driftwood continues to be minimal but can cause serious damage to boat props and lower units. Dayboard 9 docks and floating restrooms have been installed and the campground is open. The Black Canyon floating restrooms have been installed for day use, but the campground remains closed due to bear activity. The floating restroom at Devil Canyon will remain out for the season for repairs. Floating restrooms are available at Barry's Landing and Dryhead. There will be no Fuel on the lake this summer.

If you have questions, please call the Bighorn Canyon Visitor Center at 307-548-5406.