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WYDOT public access area

This access point on the Bighorn River near Hot Springs State Park provides boat launch facilities for both motorized and non-motorized watercraft, with parking for approximately 30 vehicles and amenities including a shelter and restroom building.

The location serves as a primary put-in/take-out for fishing, kayaking, canoeing, and rafting activities along the river corridor. Access is via the west edge of the Bighorn River in the southern portion of the park, with RV waste disposal available nearby.


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