Bighorn National Forest Home Page

Welcome to the Bighorns

The Bighorn National Forest offers a little for everyone with breathtaking scenery, a diversity of recreation experiences, nearly 192,000 acres of wilderness, and over 1,200 miles of trail for visitors to explore.

Recreation Opportunities

Located in north-central Wyoming, the Bighorn Mountains are a sister range of the Rocky Mountains. Conveniently located halfway between Mt. Rushmore and Yellowstone National Park, the Bighorns are a great vacation destination in themselves. Visitors experience a diverse landscape - from grasslands to alpine meadows, clear lakes to glacial carved valleys and rolling hills to sheer mountain cliffs.

• Forest Orders
• Special Places
• Alerts and Notices

• Forest Projects

  

  Find information about forest planning, current projects, forest resource management and programs.

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• Maps and Publications

  

  Look here to explore maps that will help you plan your visit and locate facilities such as roads, trails, recreation sites, and other attractions.

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• Passes and Permits

  

  Find the passes and permits you may need to collect firewood, cut Christmas trees, or hold a special event.

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• Camping Regulations

  

  Camping regulations in the Bighorn National Forest recently changed. Among other updates, a wildlife attractant storage requirement is now in effect.

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• Partnership Opportunities 

  

  Learn about our annual accomplishments and opportunities to work with us through volunteerism and partnerships.

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• Interactive Visitor Map

  

  Explore recreation opportunities in the Bighorn National Forest and other locations through the Forest Service Interactive Visitor Map.

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