Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area

Summer view of the Yellowtail Dam from the Ok-A-Beh road.
The vast, wild landscape of Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area offers visitors unparalleled opportunities to immerse themselves in the natural world, and experience the wonders of this extraordinary place. With over 120,000 acres, one can find an astounding diversity in ecosystems, wildlife, and more than 10,000 years of human history to explore.
Map showing location of park.
Containment Reaches 75%, Crews Begin Transition
The Kane Fire is now 75 percent contained, showing strong progress as firefighters continue their work. With fire activity decreasing, the number of personnel assigned to the fire is being reduced, with about half of crews beginning to leave the area today.
A group of firefighters dressed in yellow standout amongst the brunt black and grey vegetation as they tend to a smoking patch on the ground.
Crews Make Progress Despite Red Flag Conditions, Containment Reaches 50%
Fire crews took advantage of a delay in predicted winds yesterday allowing for continued strong progress on the Kane Fire. Containment has increased to 50 percent and total acreage has been confirmed at 1915 acres.
An overhead view of an unburned field before the burned area of the Yellowtail Wildlife Habitat Management Area. Mountains and the sun in the background.
30 Percent Contained as Crews Prepare for Critical Fire Weather
Fire crews made significant progress on the Kane Fire yesterday, increasing containment to 30 percent. Due to these efforts, firefighters are in a strong position moving forward and will continue working to safely suppress the fire and secure containment lines.
Fire fighters work in burned vegetation cleaning up "hot spots"
Crews Strengthen Containment Ahead of Critical Fire Weather
The Kane Fire remains approximately 1900 acres and Wildland fire managers estimate the fire’s containment at 10%. Additional Wildland fire crews from the U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Wildland Fire Service, and cooperating agencies continue to assist with suppression efforts.
Burnt vegetation with a view of Bighorn River in the background.
Kane Fire Update
The Kane Fire grew to approximately 1900 acres Sunday night and fire managers estimate the fire’s containment at 10%. Additional Fire Crews from Forest Service, BLM and cooperating agencies arrived Sunday evening.
Summer view of the Yellowtail Dam from the Ok-A-Beh road.
Photo by Sharron Genaux
spring cactus with yellow flowers
Photo by Pete Sawtell
Four orange kayaks laying with their tips on the red rocks at Barry's Landing.
Photo by Ed Allen
Bighorn Sheep Overlooking the Canyon
Photo by Klein Photo Collection
Looking up canyon toward Devil Canyon from the rim at Sullivan's Kob.
Photo by Jonathan Welde
smooth water just south of Barry's Landing
Photo by Jonathan Welde
Red hills in the foreground with Bighorn Lake in the background with a brilliant blue sky.
Photo by Jonathan Welde