Accessibility

DUE TO NATIONAL SECURITY ISSUES, TOURS OF THE DAM AND ACCESS TO THE TOP OF THE DAM ARE NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

Yellowtail Dam Visitor Center, Fort Smith, Montana, and the top of the Dam is handicapped accessible. The tour of the dam and power house requires walking flights of stairs at several points along the tour.

Bighorn Canyon Visitor Center, Lovell, Wyoming is fully accessible including a nature trail encompassing the reflection pond behind the building. Crooked Creek Contact Station is also fully accessible.

Horses and Pack Animals

Horseback riding is permitted in the south district of Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area. Camping with horses is restricted to the Common Corrals area northeast of the Ewing/Snell ranch. Horses are not allowed in the parking areas, campgrounds, and historic ranches. Some hiking trails maybe utilized for horseback riding. Feed must be palletized or certified weed and seed free. All livestock entering or leaving the recreation area must meet state requirements regarding health certificates and brand inspections.

For further information regarding horseback riding, please call at 307-548-2251.

Pets

Pets must be on a leash or otherwise restrained when in the front country - parking areas, and campgrounds. Owners are responsible for clean-up and disposal of all pet feces. Dogs are not allowed in the backcountry except when being used in support of hunting activities in accordance with Federal and State laws.