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Bighorn Lake at dayboard 5, Fort Smith, MT, 59035
National Park ServiceLast Updated: February 25, 2026
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Campground Overview
Introduction
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
Campsite Details
Operating Hours
This is a boat in campground. Open year round. Docks are in Memorial Day through Labor Day. Beginning 2025, the Black Canyon Campground will be open to the public. Please be Bear Aware and clean up all trash to keep campsites open.
Weather
See weather for Fort Smith, MT.
Amenities
Trash & Recycling Collection
Toilets
Staff or Host On-Site
Food Storage Lockers
Rates & Fees
Black Canyon Campground
There is no campground fee for Black Canyon Campground.
Rules & Regulations
Fire/Stove Policy
Check locally, dependent on conditions.Regulations Overview
1. Overnight stays/camping in park is only allowed in established sites 2. Check-out is 12:00 pm 3. Quiet hours from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am; idling of boats is prohibited during quiet hours 4. Generators permitted from 8 am to 8 pm 5. Campsite occupancy may not exceed 14 cumulative days within a 28-day period 6. Collection of firewood is prohibited within the park 7. No attaching or tying items to trees 8. Pets must be leashed at all times and may not be left unattendedAccessibility
Wheelchair Access
This site is a boat in only site and is not very accessible. The dock system ramp to the campground can be difficult to navigate. The campsites are primitive and walkways are uneven.
RV Allowed
No
RV Information
No access. Boat in only.
RV Maximum Length
0
Trailer Maximum Length
0
ADA Information
This site is a boat in only site and is not very accessible. The dock system ramp to the campground can be difficult to navigate. The campsites are primitive and walkways are uneven.
Trailer Allowed
No
Access Roads
No Roads
Classifications
Designated Primitive Campsites
Additional Information
Dock system is in place with a floating comfort station and regular trash collection from Memorial Day through Labor Day only.
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