About Sunlight Creek Picnic Site
The Sunlight Creek Picnic Site is located along State Highway 296, the Chief Joseph Scenic Highway. The site has picnic tables, fire rings, and a vault toilet. Water is not available.
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Sunlight Creek Picnic Site
Wapiti, Montana · Park County · Facility
The Sunlight Creek Picnic Site is located along State Highway 296, the Chief Joseph Scenic Highway. The site has picnic tables, fire rings, and a vault toilet. Water is not available.
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Weather at Sunlight Creek Picnic Site
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Overcast
83°/65°
💧 3%🌬 21mph
↑ 5:58 AM ↓ 8:49 PM
Tue
Overcast
91°/63°
💧 2%🌬 12mph
↑ 5:59 AM ↓ 8:48 PM
Wed
Overcast
89°/64°
💧 14%🌬 21mph
↑ 6:00 AM ↓ 8:47 PM
Thu
Overcast
89°/61°
💧 7%🌬 10mph
↑ 6:02 AM ↓ 8:46 PM
Fri
Overcast
91°/65°
💧 2%🌬 10mph
↑ 6:03 AM ↓ 8:45 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
How to Get There
From Cody, take State Highway 120 north for 16 miles. Turn left onto State Highway 296, the Chief Joseph Scenic Highway and proceed 26 miles to the picnic area.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Sunlight Creek Picnic Site
Heading to Sunlight Creek Picnic Site? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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