The North Fork Shoshone River begins its journey on the slopes of Stinkingwater Peak high in the Absaroka Mountains managed by the Shoshone National Forest and drains down the North Fork into Buffalo Bill Reservoir.

The North Fork Highway, the road to Yellowstone’s East Gate, follows the North Fork from Buffalo Bill Dam Visitor Center all the way to Pahaska.

The BLM manages parcels of public accessible lands along the North Fork, which offers opportunities for fishing, boating, sightseeing, and hiking.

Explore Nearby

• Buffalo Bill State Park — State Park in Wyoming
• Shoshone National Forest — National Forest in Wyoming
• Beartooth Highway — Scenic Byway in Montana
• Legend Rock State Archaeological Site — State Park in Wyoming
• Gallatin National Forest — National Forest in Montana