Every part of Montana is beautiful, and nothing reminds us of that fact like standing at the top of a viewpoint or an overlook. Our jaw-dropping views are part of what earned our state the nickname Big Sky Country.
If you’ve explored most of Montana, you’re most likely familiar with the Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area. And when you get a chance to explore the area, take in the views from the Devil Canyon Overlook.
The Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area is a massive area that sits on the border of Montana and Wyoming.
Jimmy Emerson, DVM / Flickr The National Recreation Area was established by an act of Congress in October of 1966 after the construction of the Yellowtail Dam by the Bureau of Reclamation.
With over 120,000 acres to explore, it’s possible to see everything from diverse ecosystems to wildlife like bighorn sheep, as well as thousands of years of history.
Julie Morris / alltrails.com The 17 miles of hiking trails winding through the park will help you explore it to the fullest.
However, nothing tops the canyon views from Devil Canyon Overlook.
David Platt / alltrails.com The overlook sits just north of the Horseshoe Bend turnoff, and it’s amazing.
From the overlook, you can see the confluence of the Bighorn and Devil Canyons’ winding, colorful cliffs that tower about 1,000 feet above the lake level.
Jimmy Emerson, DVM / Flickr
You can truly immerse yourself in nature here since the space is so massive.
David Platt / alltrails.com And despite Bighorn Canyon being one of Montana’s best-known attractions, the Devil’s Canyon Overlook sometimes gets, well, overlooked.
The next time you’re on a road trip through this beautiful area, make it a point and check this spot out for yourself.
Jimmy Emerson, DVM / Flickr Just make sure you do it on a warm sunny day, as this place is impossible to reach in the winter due to weather-related road closures.
Have you ever seen views of Bighorn Canyon like this? No wonder this is one of the most beloved spots in the park… for those who can find it.
Jimmy Emerson, DVM / Flickr
The National Recreation Area was established by an act of Congress in October of 1966 after the construction of the Yellowtail Dam by the Bureau of Reclamation.
Julie Morris / alltrails.com
The 17 miles of hiking trails winding through the park will help you explore it to the fullest.
David Platt / alltrails.com
The overlook sits just north of the Horseshoe Bend turnoff, and it’s amazing.
And despite Bighorn Canyon being one of Montana’s best-known attractions, the Devil’s Canyon Overlook sometimes gets, well, overlooked.
Just make sure you do it on a warm sunny day, as this place is impossible to reach in the winter due to weather-related road closures.
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Address: Devil’s Canyon Overlook, Parking lot, Montana, USA
