Hotels

There are five park-service campgrounds in the recreation area; sites are free and first-come, first-served. Accommodations on the south side of the park are available in Lovell, 3 miles west of the intersection of Wyo. 37 and U.S. 14A (Alt. 14).

Forrester's Bighorn River Resort (tel. 800/665-3799 or 406/666-9199; www.forrester-travel.com) is an outfitting company owned and run by former wildlife biologist Nick Forrester and his wife, Francine, a Manhattan-trained chef. There are seven rustic but very comfortable private cabins and a lodge with a massive river-rock fireplace in the living room, cigar loft, pro shop, and dining room where Francine serves meals to soothe weary fishermen. Located about a half-mile north of Fort Smith, the cabins sit on a bluff overlooking the Bighorn River. The Forresters offer packages that include all meals and lodging starting at $450 per person per day.