Yellowtail, Montana · Big Horn County · Campground
- Near Fort Smith, Montana - Open All Year - $35 per night for full utility sites - $18 per night for non-utility/tent camping sites - 22 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) …
- Near Fort Smith, Montana - Open All Year - $35 per night for full utility sites - $18 per night for non-utility/tent camping sites - 22 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) - All sites have electric and water - RV dump station available across the road near the Headquarters building
Take 313 through the town of Fort Smith, MT and follow the brown and white sign to Afterbay Campground. It will be on the right side of 313 just past the NPS Headquarters building.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Tuned to the live forecast for this park.
Recommendations adapt to the current forecast + trail stats. Use them as a starting point — local conditions, your experience, and the time of day you start all matter.
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