About Crystal Spring Rest Area
Crystal Spring Rest Area is a respite on the way up the Bighorn Mountains and the Bighorn Scenic Byway.
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Crystal Spring Rest Area
Wolf, Montana · Sheridan County · Facility
Crystal Spring Rest Area is a respite on the way up the Bighorn Mountains and the Bighorn Scenic Byway.
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44.82150, -107.33609
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Weather at Crystal Spring Rest Area
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Light Rain
82°/70°
💧 4%🌬 25mph
↑ 5:51 AM ↓ 8:40 PM
Wed
Overcast
88°/66°
💧 14%🌬 24mph
↑ 5:52 AM ↓ 8:39 PM
Thu
Overcast
89°/65°
💧 10%🌬 10mph
↑ 5:53 AM ↓ 8:38 PM
Fri
Overcast
91°/68°
💧 3%🌬 17mph
↑ 5:54 AM ↓ 8:36 PM
Sat
Clear
94°/67°
💧 1%🌬 12mph
↑ 5:55 AM ↓ 8:35 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
How to Get There
From Dayton, WY take Hwy 14 west for about 7 miles. Pullout is on the right side of the road.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Crystal Spring Rest Area
Heading to Crystal Spring Rest Area? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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