Explore Basin

Scenic & Outdoor Recreation
Basin is framed by the Big Horn River and rolling hills, inviting you to breathe in wide-open skies and life outdoors. Taking time to enjoy this small town with scenic drives through lilac-lined streets or a picnic and fun for the kids at a local park. Venturing around the area you can enjoy quiet drives out country roads or head to some trails to hike or bike and take in the scenery. Cast a line in the Big Horn River or golf in a picturesque prairie setting. In the winter you can hit the slopes at nearby Antelope Butte.

Fishing & Wildlife Watching
The Big Horn River, flowing just east of town, offers blue‑ribbon trout fishing and excellent wildlife-watching opportunities. Whether you’re casting off from shore or exploring nearby creeks, Basin’s natural surroundings are teeming with life .

Town Charm & Community Amenities
As Big Horn County’s seat and the celebrated “Lilac City,” Basin is known for its annual lilac festivals, cheerful shade trees planted since 1910, and a strong sense of community. A stroll through downtown reveals historic buildings like the 1919 Post Office, County Courthouse, and the Basin Republican‑Rustler Printing Building—all reminders of the town’s century-old roots.

Family Fun & Recreation
Cool off at the Basin Swimming Pool—featuring open swim, lap times, kids’ lessons, and aqua‑Zumba—or hit the local recreation center for year-round community programs.

Gateway to Adventure
Just beyond town, the Bighorn National Forest, Antelope Butte Ski Area, Pryor Mountain Wild Horse Refuge, Bighorn Reservoir, Shell Falls, Paintrock Canyon, and Medicine Wheel await your day trips and exploration.