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Medicine Creek Campground

Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area

Montana

307-548-5406

45.1096382, -108.2040868

Campground Overview

About Medicine Creek Campground

Medicine Creek Campground offers an off-the-grid backcountry experience accessible only by boat or on foot, rewarding adventurous campers with pristine lakeside sites and stunning canyon views. This remote campground features six primitive sites nestled along the shores of Bighorn Lake, providing an intimate connection with the rugged landscape of Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area. Each site comes equipped with a picnic table and fire ring, allowing campers to fully immerse themselves in the untamed wilderness surroundings.

Located approximately 3 miles north of Barry's Landing by water, Medicine Creek Campground serves as an ideal basecamp for exploring the hidden coves and dramatic cliffs of Bighorn Canyon. The area is renowned for its excellent fishing, scenic hiking trails, and opportunities to spot wildlife like bighorn sheep along the canyon walls. For those seeking solitude and unspoiled natural beauty, this campground delivers an authentic wilderness camping experience in one of Montana's most spectacular settings.

Vitals

Number of Sites

6

Elevation

3659feet 1115meters

Pad Type

Unknown

Max Length

Unknownfeet

Details

Hookups

No Hookups

Hookup Details

No Hookups

Pull-thru Sites

No

Restrictions

No Pets Allowed

Amenities

Pets

Pets not Allowed

Kids

Kid Friendly

Bathhouse

No

Extras

Trash Collection

Booking Information

Reservations

No Reservations

Season

Year-round