Comments - The access point is on the north side of the bridge and on the east side of the river. Turn south onto Crystal Creek Road and drive 3.2 miles to the turnoff on the west side of the road. Comments - Use care in accessing the river because the area is marshy during high water seasons and vehicles may easily become stuck. Alternate US Highway 14 east approximately 11 miles from US Highway 310 and across the causeway. Turn north onto the gravel road and travel 1 mile.
Numerous dangers are inherent to any river experience.
Potential hazards to boaters along the Bighorn include railroad and bridge abutments, irrigation diversion dams, overhanging trees and root systems, exposed rocks, debris, low power lines, irrigation intake pipes, or other large objects in the river. Cold water temperatures and swift currents also pose a potential threat. Rock and concrete diversions are some of the most hazardous sites that boaters will encounter. Caution must be exercised near theses sites. Hazardous areas should be scouted and portaged if necessary.