Fort Smith, Montana, guards the east entrance to Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area, where sheer cliffs plunge into Bighorn Lake. Campers chase trophy trout on the Bighorn River tailwaters or launch boats at Afterbay Lake. Our directory lists 9 RV parks to base your canyon adventure.
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Fort Smith hugs the Bighorn River below Yellowtail Dam. Anglers target massive rainbows in the Afterbay stretch, one of Montana's top trout fisheries. Boat through Bighorn Canyon's red rock walls, spot bighorn sheep on craggy rims, or drive 30 minutes to Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument for Crow and Cheyenne history.
Cottonwood Camp suits digital nomads with WiFi from $53/night. Budget hunters grab Big Horn Valley Ranch sites at $29/night amid ranchlands. Boaters claim Afterbay Campground spots at $35/night or Black Canyon Campground in the national recreation area, both with 30-amp and 50-amp hookups.
Fort Smith marks the east gateway to Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area. The town sits below Yellowtail Dam on the Bighorn River, drawing anglers for world-class trout fishing in Afterbay Lake's tailwaters. Visitors boat deep canyons, hike rim trails, or explore nearby Little Bighorn Battlefield.
Find Cottonwood Camp, Afterbay Campground, Big Horn Valley Ranch, and Black Canyon Campground near Fort Smith. These parks cluster along the Bighorn River and inside Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area. Expect rates from $29/night at Big Horn Valley Ranch up to $53 at Cottonwood with WiFi.
Afterbay and Black Canyon Campgrounds offer 30-amp and 50-amp hookups. Cottonwood Camp adds WiFi to electric sites. Most of the 9 parks provide at least 30-amp service, ideal for boondockers or full-timers exploring Bighorn Canyon.
