Tongue Ranger District and Forest Supervisors Office

Amazing scenery didnt even know we would go through it on the way to Yellowstone! One of the best kept secrets forsure. The mountains were absolutely unreal going up and down them.

I drove through Bighorn National Forest from Dayton to Shell on US 14. The drive is amazing and there are many locations for hiking and camping. I definitely recommend stopping at the Sibley Lake picnic area, as well as the Shell Creek Rest Stop.

Park Reservoir is one of the great beautiful places left. Unspoiled by motorized boats, since theyre banned, so its a great place to do some relaxing kayaking, paddle boarding, etc. Roads are pretty rough getting there but its definitely worth it.

Went through the Big Horn at different locations on our way to/from South Dakota. The roads are in good shape, the views are awesome!Ample look out pull offs. Places for snow mobiles, camping, hiking, cycling, rock climbing... Lots to do!

Grew up near here and still live spending time in the Bighorns. Access is excellent even to more remote areas (this can lead to more people too though). Plenty of campgrounds and places to explore.

Gorgeous place. You can smell the pine when you step out of the car. We only drove through but would love to come back. It looks like an awesome place to play in the outdoors.

Great outdoors and excellent views, Camping here is a must with vast hiking adventures

This is one out the best treasures in the world its under looked by ago many people because Wyoming has its national park to but it really is si beautiful and has so many trails for so many different sports and the views and wild life are amazing

Beautifully wild. Trails in the meadows were well marked. Plenty of campgrounds and places to explore. Our campground had only one other spot taken on a Thursday night, and I only remember passing five or so cars on my way through. The top of the mountains where us-14 & us-14 ALT pass has a 2-3 motels and lodges with attached restaurants. Ive read that 14-ALT is closed in the winter.

I wanted to stay in the cabin for the duration of my 3 week road trip. I loved it there. Beautiful drive.

Interesting travel 10 percent grades vast vistas in this area beautiful views

Awesome piece of land, pics are from the edge of the bighorn after miles of hiking. Sights like no other place... must see in the summer/spring as well as winter (below freezing 200 days a year). Enjoy!

A great drive. Take the time to enjoy the views.

It is stunning! It can be great place for meditation. Driving through is breathtaking.

It was a gorgeous drive thru it! If youre going over the pass remember to put you vehicle in low gear. My breaks started smoking and I had to pull over to cool then off!

Its just beautiful. Lots of trailing roads. Lots of camping spots.

Beautiful! Cant wait to come back!

Absolutely stunning scenes. Plenty of moose and deer along the route.

The Bighorn Mountains are beautiful, provide outstanding recreational activities, and are a great source of water for surrounding communities. Unfortunately, the United States Forest Service (USFS) budget cuts are hampering property management, and enforcement of laws and regulations, designed to protect, preserve, and facilitate access to our shared bounty.The recent Roadless Collaborative is one example of how Wyoming Government is sabotaging our National Forests. Wyoming chose to ignore the 2001 Roadless Rule when the Bighorn National Forest (BNF) 2005 Forest Plan was adopted. When the Roadless Rule became US law in 2012, Govenor Mead had to make changes to be compliant. The Roadless Collaborative is an attempt to finesse compliance, without gathering much public input.Wyoming mythology fosters many unrealistic ideas, such as the Bighorns being a good timber resource. It takes 100 years (on average), to grow a Lodgepole Pine tree 7 in diameter on the BNF. Almost all of the suitable timber was logged in the 1800s for the railroad ties, and again before the Roadless Rule took effect. Many areas of the forest have a thin green line of standing trees near the roads, to hide the clear cuts beyond.The USFS has mapped out areas of the Bighorns for Elk Security Areas, which may double nicely as Human Sanctuaries. No motor vehicles are allowed in these areas, but they are generally a short hike from available roads or trails. A few maps are provided, to give a sense of changes, and challenges.The Bighorns are beautiful, however most flowing water is NOT managed for recreational use. The State reclassified 3/4 of Wyoming streams as fit for cow dodo, so please look, but dont drink! E. coli bacteria are an indicator species widely used to track microbial contamination. Please see Wyoming stream classification maps below, or on the Wyoming Outdoor Council (WOC) website for additional information.Giardia is also a too common problem for Wyoming streams, spread by birds. WY streams look pretty, but dunking your head, or exposing mucous membranes, is NOT advised.The wildflower season starts in May at lower elevations. The 3rd weekend in June is often an optimal time for higher elevation photo ops.The 3rd weekend in June also features the Bighorn Wild and Scenic Run. This popular race features 100, 50, 30, and 18 mile runners going through the Tongue River Canyon on Saturday. Please be courteous, and dont interfere or distract runners. Enjoy!

I love the Bighorns! I go camping here with my family pretty much every year, and its always great. If you love pine trees and grassy meadows, its incredible. I think its on par with camping in Yellowstone, but you dont have to deal with the crowds. Our campground had only one other spot taken on a Thursday night, and I only remember passing five or so cars on my way through. I highly recommend camping here, but please dont tell too many people about it :)

Over a million acres of awesome views. Some parts are only accessible on foot, or horseback. Wilderness at its best. Variety of wildlife - treat with respect, as you may be tasty.

Stellar views and extremely low volume of traffic. Highway 14 is a great motorcycle road!

Beautifully wild. Trails in the meadows were well marked. Parts of the trails up to Cloud Peak are difficult to find and are strenuous. A lot of the trails are shared by those on horseback, so there is a lot of manure. Be sure to read the rules and regulations regarding fire and waste before visiting so that you can adequately prepare. Trout can be found in the lakes which are so clear you can see to the bottom. There were a lot of beautiful wildflowers in late July. A lot of chipmunks and a few marmots. I didnt see any bear or moose but it doesnt mean they arent there. There is a sign on the trail from Lily Lake to the Battle Park trail that says you have 1/4 a mile left but its more like .7 miles. There are latrines at the check in station for Battle Park where you also register for your back country pass. Misty Moon Lake was pretty popular.

Wonderful place for family camping. Please dont come visit and ruin it for us. No, I didnt mean that, we have met some great people there, and look forward to meeting you there!

Gorgeous! This seems to be an overlooked attraction and is not touristy at all. Im so glad we took time to explore this beautiful area. There are three ways to traverse the Bighorn Mountains us-14, us-14 ALT, and I think us-16. 14 and 14 ALT are beautiful. 16 is pretty and the driving is comparable to us-14. There are many winding roads and grades between 6-10% with brake check areas and runaway truck ramps. Autos should use a low gear when descending. The top of the mountains where us-14 & us-14 ALT pass has a 2-3 motels and lodges with attached restaurants. Ive read that 14-ALT is closed in the winter.

Elk, moose, deer, sandhill cranes all seen within a few hours of setting up camp. Roads are well maintained. Amazing geological features. So many adventures await! Pick up a Bighorn National Forest map at the Burgess Junction information center or in Sheridan WY ranger station for $10 so you can plan your exploration of this amazing place.

The Bighorn National Forest is a wonderfully diverse region, with open hills and plateaus in the north and granite cliffs in the south. While the southern Cloud Peak region is designated wilderness, the remaining forest is well roaded and available for wheeled exploration. Wildlife is abundant and meadows are lush with beautiful wildflowers, especially in June and July. The forest is well used by locals who appreciate what it offers.

Very scenic drive. It has lots of recreational opportunities including hiking, camping, fishing, canoe/kayaking, rock climbing, and the list goes on. Lots of historic places as well as geologic sites. It has something for everyone,

Great drive and beautiful scenery. But BEWARE, this is NOT an easy drive for RVers with a TOAD! I had white knuckles most of the way! I would never attempt this drive in less than nice weather!!!

Beautiful landscape and top notch fishing

I wish we had a few days or at least a few more hours to admire the amazing views of the park.. so mesmerizing, put it on your list!

Most beautiful mountain range I have ever seen! Only improvement needed is better signs and directions but what a drive! WOW!!

I visited Ten Sleep Canyon for a climbing trip. The rock walls are gorgeous. Beautiful forest to drive through.

So beautiful! We saw about 12 moose, many deer and a majestic elk with HUGE antlers still in velvet, all in the most spectacular setting imaginable

One of a kind stunning views. A must see if you have the time. It can be pretty windy here though.

Always a peaceful time. Tranquility at its best... Also respect the rules and laws of our National Parks.

Would highly recommend coming here for a hike or camp, or even just driving through. Back in the Spring of 2014 I spent some time here on the way west to Cody and saw a couple moose and bighorn sheep.

One of the most underrated parks to visit. A hidden gem among the Midwest. Backcountry accessibility with endless options to camp/hike/explore within the park.

Drove from Greybull to Sheridan.One of the most Beautiful Drives I have ever taken. Had problems staying on the road because I couldnt take my eyes off of the scenery.

What can I say, awesome!

Beautiful scenic drive through the park. You can take 14 or 14 alt and they are both filled with amazing views and plenty of pull offs. Route 14 has a higher grade so keep that in mind for driving and towing. Not very crowded as well which makes it all the better for enjoying the beauty of nature.

Went there after snowing in September. Snow made it so beautiful there.

Really just a fantastic area. Beautiful. Also its a forest. So you can expect it to be just like, well, most forests.

Gorgeous scenery, many kinds of wildlife and wild flowers! Love that it is in our backyard.

My GPS sent me through Bighorn NF on my way to Yellowstone. It was gorgeous. Incredible views of deep canyons and waterfalls. It was one of the highlights of my trip and I intend to return.

Fabulous drive and scenery.My son and i drove up from Sheridan and back through Buffalo, stopping off at the Occidental Hotel for Bison Steaks.

This is a very scenic drive from Buffalo, Wyoming heading west towards Yellowstone National Park. The views make it hard to keep your eyes on the road!

Route 16 makes for some beautiful scenery and driving as you head up into the Bighorn Mountains and then come down again. A great drive with the family.

Amazing national park. Great hikes, few crowds. Love it.

What an incredible wilderness area. Awesome camping areas. And spectacular views all the way up. Saw some large moose. A bit less traveled than the CO Rockey Mtns. And far more beautiful than the Larime and Rawlins area (a bit of a pit there). Recommended. One of a kind area!

The great outdoors. There are areas that are accessible for all skill levels.

Great places for camping a lot of wild life here great views dealt scenic

Climbed up Cloud Peak while visiting, challenging climb over countless boulders. Fantastic scenery, excellent camping, even got to see a few moose!

We were here for camping. Had great views and a nice quiet campsite. The ranger was very friendly.

Beautiful, serine treed areas in the mountains with many big and little lakes spotted throughout the area accessible by trails.

They were very helpful and I would recommend them for all your forestry questions and needs.

When you visit this area and you are not taken by the scenery then you missed it . Overwhelming cliffs, mountains and bluffs. I could not believe how beautiful the mountains were. When we travel west we will definitely travel through this area.

Just passing through beautiful country the snow didnt get a chance to ski

Amazing! One of the best driving/camping trips of my life! This was 12 years ago and Ive been on A LOT before or since then too.

Wow! I cant believe no one told me about this place!! I dont know why it isnt a national park. Probably best kept a secret (shhh!)

Gorgeous views and plenty of wildlife. A perfect place to visit either alone and r with family!

Quiet and beautiful

Great drive from tensleep to buffalo through bighorn national forest via the cloud peak skyway scenic byway

My favorite national forest. Many areas to camp for free west of Buffalo, Wy. Good place to see moose, elk and deer.

Crossed from Sheridan through Burgess junction twice taking the different routes. Loved both sides, the switch backs and sights are fantastic.

Always beautiful, any time of the year! Our favorite vacation destination!

We drove in from the west leaving Yellowstone National Park beautiful then through Cody then through Bighorn a must-see get off the freeway and go see this it is amazingly breathtaking scenic drive and its free Gods gift to us all enjoy

Rented some ATVs and had a blast exploring all the trails. 182 miles in 2 days!

Little known secret, a bit out of the way, but you will be rewarded with spectacular views.

What can I say about the healing and restorative power of nature. Get out and explore!

So great... Easy to get to from Sheridan!

Yellowstone and the Tetons get all sorts of acclaim, and deservedly so, but the Bighorns are a Wyoming gem.

Absolutely beautiful place need to allow the bigger utvs for more family adventure.

Absolutely beautiful area for outdoor hiking, fishing, etc. We attended a wedding here that was romantic and lovely.

Theres many campgrounds within the park. All are spectacular. Only $15 a night.

Just got to drive through on my way to Yellowstone, but it was a beautiful park, and a great warm up for Yellowstone.

A great place to see the sites and get a healthy hike in.

It took us forever to drive through because we kept wanting to pull over at every stop and take photos because it was just so beautiful!

Always a treat to go back and visit these beautiful mountains!

Beautiful natural rock formations, as you drive into the forest coming east out of Ten Sleep, Wy.

Always out summer camping trip. Top choice for riding snowmobiles.

Visited this amazing GEMof a Park during the month of June. Absolutely breathtaking and with little or no high tourist traffic as compared to Yellowstone which was like driving in LA traffic.

Beautiful

What a beautiful drive. Took the scenic route into Yellowstone and it was spectacular.

Great place to hike and beautiful view. Must see on the list for Wyoming.

Very peaceful and serene! Love it up on the Big Horn Mountains!!

Wonderful views. Less crowded than Yellowstone.

Great place for hiking! Make sure you have some maps, because not all trails are easy to find and their access is season bound (muddy, snowy, etc.)

Beautiful stop to enjoy nature and take great pictures.

So much to explore and so little time... awesome flaura and fawna.

While I have driven through here before, I now live where there are no mountains and I was so impressed with this area. Beautiful!

Super nice and helpful folks with tons of good information and educational for the kids!

Absolutely beautiful! Definitely going to be visiting again!

An excellent mature Forest encompassing Cloud Peak Wilderness Area

This Bighorns offer great places to hike and camp.

Nice place to go and relax! Saw a black bear.

If you love camping, and getting away, nothing better.

Only drove thru but the views were Amazing!!

Take route 16 it is better then the North route near Sheridan

A MUST!