What else do we have? In the fall Buffalo has wonderful hunting! The game most hunted deer, antelope, and an the occasional elk.
In the winter our snowmobiling is some of the best in the country.

There is great trail riding along with an abundance of powder to play in! And there is cross country and downhill skiing close by.

Hiking in the Bighorn National Forest offers 387 miles of snowmobile trails, two downhill ski areas and four cross-country ski trails.

Hunting and Fishing Johnson County offers marvelous hunting opportunities for several types of big game species including elk, mule deer, white-tailed deer, black bear, mountain lion and pronghorn antelope.  Most streams and lakes provide good trout fishing. Fish species include brook, brown, cutthroat trout, and grayling.

Lake DeSmet just north of Buffalo. On the west side of the lake are boat ramps and docks. It is also equipped with picnic shelters, camp sites, restroom facilities and BBQ grills.

Backpacking & Day Hikes Hiking in the Bighorn National Forest can be an enjoyable, rewarding experience. Trails are found along lakes and streams, across grassy parklands and climbing to reach the highest mountain summits.

Clear Creek Trail System stretches across the City of Buffalo, hugging the beautiful Clear Creek for almost 13 miles! The trail system is a wonderful way to enjoy Buffalo and the wildlife that abounds within the environs of the city. On your walks you may well encounter all kinds of birds, deer, elk, beaver, mink, rabbits, marmots, etc.

The Trail is divided into different sections and easily assessable along different points – depending on your interest and energy level. The trail is readily identified with signs and mileage markers. Dogs are especially welcome on certain portions.

CLOUD PEAK SKYWAY (US Hwy 16) traverses the southern Bighorn Mountains and offers breathtaking vistas of distant snowcapped peaks along its 45 mile length.