National Park Service · Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area

Medicine Creek Campground

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. - Open All Year - Lake level affects the proximity of the boat mooring to campsites

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Limited data

The federal database holds very little for this campground, so this page is short. For current conditions and details, the official links in the sidebar are the better source.

Getting there

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.

Campgrounds nearby

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Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area

Barry'S Landing & Trail Creek Campground

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Horseshoe Bend Campground

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Dayboard 9 Campground

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Black Canyon Campground

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Cottonwood Creek Campground

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Sage Creek Cabin

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Data source: Recreation.gov RIDB, retrieved August 30, 2026. The Campsite Atlas is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Recreation.gov or any federal agency. Always confirm critical details on the official Recreation.gov page before you travel.