Black Canyon Campground
Bighorn Lake at dayboard 5, Fort Smith, MT, 59035
National Park ServiceLast Updated: November 5, 2025
Campground Overview
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
Reservation Info
Black Canyon Campground is a first-come, first-served campground with no reservations.
Rules
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 unattended
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