Medicine Wheel Passage Recreation Region
Travelers along U.S. Highway 14A, the Medicine Wheel Passage Scenic Byway will encounter high elevation plains and deep canyon country up close. The area is characterized by amazing fishing opportunities, spectacular waterfalls, and unique cultural sites.
Medicine Wheel Passage Recreation Region
From high mountain plains to deep canyon waterfalls, the Medicine Wheel Passage Recreation Region has a lot to offer to visitors.
Recreation Sites
Bald Mountain Campground
Site Closed
Bald Mountain Campground is open to self-supported camping as long as weather permits after season closures (no trash collection, water, or cleaning). It is located along U.S. Highway 14A, the…
Bald Mountain Overlook
Bald Mountain Overlook is located along the Medicine Wheel Passage Scenic Byway.Gold FeverThe large rocks next to you are granite. These were formed within the earth’s crust 1 billion years…
Beaver Creek Overlook
Beaver Creek Overlook is located along the Medicine Wheel Passage Scenic Byway.Managing the RangeIn the summer, domestic sheep and cattle graze the rangelands of the Bighorn National Forest. These…
Beef T/Copman's Tomb Observation Site
Beef Trail/Copman's Tomb Observation Site sits along the Bighorn Scenic Byway. Stop and see the spectacular valley views.Copman’s TombThe red cliff face to your left flanks Sunlight Mesa. At the…
Bucking Mule Falls Trailhead
Bucking Mule Falls Trailhead has facilities for horse users, including stock tanks, a mounting rack and hitching rails. Camping is allowed at this trailhead.
Crystal Creek Overlook
Crystal Creek Overlook is located along the Medicine Wheel Passage Scenic Byway. Stop to take in the beautiful views and read the interpretive signs.Bighorn Basin—It’s CreationBefore you lies the…
Crystal Creek Snowplay Area
Crystal Creek Snowplay Area sits along the Medicine Wheel Passage and is a rest area in the summer and a snowmobile trailhead in the winter.
Duncom Mountain Burn Observation Site
The Duncom Mountain Burn occurred September 3, 1969. The size ended up being approximately 120 acres.This fire was the result of human carelessness.Reforestation of the burned area has been made…
Intermission Fire Observation Site
The Intermission Fire occurred July 29, 1988. The size ended up being approximately 1800 acres.
Jaws Trailhead
Jaws Trailhead has good access to Bucking Mule Falls trail and Porcupine Creek.