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Black Canyon Campground

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Bighorn Lake at dayboard 5, Fort Smith, MT, 59035

Lat:45.250918029250876

Lng:-107.96260372066132

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National Park Service

Last Updated: August 14, 2026

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

Reservable0

First Come First Serve17

Total Sites17

Group0

Horse0

Tent Only17

Electrical Hookups0

RV Only0

Walk/Boat To17

Other0

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

$0.00

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 unattended

Accessibility

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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Black Canyon Campground

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Table Of Contents

Campground Overview

Introduction

Campsite Details

Operating Hours

Weather

Amenities

Rates & Fees

Rules & Regulations

Fire/Stove Policy

Regulations Overview

Accessibility

Additional Information

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