About 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.
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Crystal Creek Snowplay Area
Shell, Montana · Big Horn County · Facility
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.
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44.79667, -107.91125
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Weather at Crystal Creek Snowplay Area
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Overcast
76°/60°
💧 4%🌬 15mph
↑ 5:51 AM ↓ 8:44 PM
Mon
Overcast
72°/58°
💧 3%🌬 22mph
↑ 5:52 AM ↓ 8:43 PM
Tue
Overcast
77°/59°
💧 2%🌬 11mph
↑ 5:53 AM ↓ 8:42 PM
Wed
Light Drizzle
79°/58°
💧 12%🌬 9mph
↑ 5:54 AM ↓ 8:41 PM
Thu
Light Drizzle
79°/55°
💧 4%🌬 20mph
↑ 5:55 AM ↓ 8:40 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
How to Get There
From Lovell, WY, take Hwy 14A --Medicine Wheel Passage Scenic Byway-- east for about 29 miles. Facility is on the north side of the Hwy.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Crystal Creek Snowplay Area
Heading to Crystal Creek Snowplay Area? 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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