Bighorn Recreation Residences
Recreation residences, or summer homes, are private structures located on National Forest System land. The structures are authorized under a special use permit issued by the Forest Service. Around 1945, Bighorn National Forest recreation managers stopped developing new summer home groups (SHGs), and the issuance of new permits for vacant lots ended in 1966. Check out the National Forest Homeowners Association for more information.
Recreation residences are sold privately, by owner or through a real estate agent. If you are interested in purchasing a recreation residence, please contact a realtor in the area where you are interested.
Before purchasing a recreation residence, you are required to meet with the local district ranger to discuss requirements of holding a special use authorization.