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Medicine Creek Campground — Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area
This campsite is approximately 2.8 miles north of Barry’s Landing and .7 miles west of the main canyon. This is a developed site with a dock and 5 separate campsites. Each site has a level area for 1-2 tents, a picnic table, a bear box, and a fire ring. Finding firewood at this site can require more work due to higher usage. When the dock is not in the water the landing area is less than ideal and may require carrying gear up to 100 yards. The dock should be in the water from the third week of May until the middle of September. There is a great swimming area here and a hiking trail that leads two miles South to the vault toilets at Barry’s Landing. You can also hike to the top of Barry’s Island from here for great views.
Medicine Creek campground is a boat-in or hike-in only campground. It is approximately 3 miles north of Barry's Landing by land or water.
Boat in - Navigate north of Barry's Landing to Dayboard 32 and turn left into Medicine creek. Water fluctuations can change the access to the campground. Hike in - Follow Hwy 37 north through the park to Barry's Landing. Park at Barry's Landing and hike approximately 3 miles in on the Barry's Island Trail.
