Bighorn Scenic Byway
Visitor Services

Service Description Service Description
Fees

Fees

Forest Service campground fees apply. Some private facilities may also require fees.

Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities

Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities

There are currently no dedicated bike or pedestrian facilities for traveling the byway. However, numerous trailheads for hiking and... [more]

Camping

Camping

Depending on the weather, campgrounds begin to open around mid-May. Most facilities have drinking water, refuse containers, toilets,... [more]

Information

Information

Information can be found at both the Shell Creek and Burgess Junction Visitor Centers. Shell Falls Visitor Center has a staffed... [more]

Restrooms

Restrooms

Restrooms can be found at the Burgess Junction Visitor Center.

Retail

Retail

Books and maps can be purchased at the Burgess Junction Visitor Center and Shell Falls Visitor Center.

NOTE: The America's Byways® website is federally funded and cannot promote commercial businesses. This data may not be complete or up to date. The National Scenic Byways Program is not responsible for the quality of your travel experience. See the right column on the Byway Overview page for local contact information.

Special Considerations

Because this is a popular route, the byway is kept open year-round. Watch for snowmobilers in winter and wildlife at all times.

Restrictions

Winter conditions may close sections of the route for short periods of time, but this is rare.

Seasons

Best Time to Drive

Summer offers the best scenic opportunities.

Winter

An abundance of winter recreation makes the byway popular in the winter.

Road Conditions

To find up to date information about the road conditions along Bighorn Scenic Byway, please visit the FHWA listing of web sites for more information.
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