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Afterbay Campground

Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area · Fort Smith, MT

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  • Address:Fort Smith, MT
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\\- Near Fort Smith, Montana \\- Open All Year! \\- fee ($7.50 with Senior Pass) \\- 27 RV and tent sites are located on the south shore of Afterbay lake \\- All sites have fire rings and picnic tables \\- Composting vault toilets \\- All sites are back in (not pull through) \\- There are no RV hookups \\- There are several hydrants with potable water behind sites 1-17 and across the road from sites 18-27 \\- RV dump station available across the road near the Headquarters building

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Pet Policy

Pets must be leashed at all times and may not be left unattended

Park Regulations

1. Overnight stays/camping in park is only allowed in established sites 2. Check-out is 12:00 pm 3. Quiet hours from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am; idling of motor vehicles is prohibited during quiet hours 4. Generators permitted from 8 am to 8 pm 5. Campsite occupancy may not exceed 14 cumulative days within a 28-day period 6. Collection of firewood is prohibited within the park 7. No attaching or tying items to trees 8. Pets must be leashed at all times and may not be left unattended

Published by the National Park Service. Rules change seasonally and by area within a park — confirm current regulations with the agency before you go.

Campground Rules

  • No campfires allowed

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