Lost Creek Campground
Lost Creek Campground is west of Encampment, WY on Wyoming Highway 70 and includes 13 small campsites (trailers under 22'), picnic tables, toilets, fire grates and trash service. Across the Highway the Baby Lakes Trail accesses the Huston Park Wilderness. Forest Road 811 provides ATV riding along the Huston Park Wilderness area boundary in the Battle Creek drainage. Highway 70 is an ideal scenic drive in summer and autumn.
Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
More like this: first-come in Wyoming · reservable in Wyoming · tent only in Wyoming
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 13 |
Site guide
13 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | People / vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Back-in | 46 | Gravel | – / 2 |
| 002 | Back-in | 48 | Gravel | – / 1 |
| 003 | Back-in | 31 | Gravel | – / 2 |
| 004 | Back-in | 25 | Gravel | – / 2 |
| 005 | Back-in | 34 | Gravel | – / 2 |
| 006 | Back-in | 36 | Gravel | – / 2 |
| 007 | Back-in | 34 | Gravel | – / 2 |
| 008 | Back-in | 38 | Gravel | – / 2 |
| 009 | Back-in | 45 | Gravel | – / 2 |
| 010 | Back-in | 70 | Gravel | – / 2 |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site.
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | $20 per night per site. Self Services Fee area. Cash & Checks only. Please make Checks out To: (USDA Forest Service) |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Season | mid-June to September |
| Forest | Medicine Bow-Routt NFs and Thunder Basin NG |
| Booking | Of the 13 campsites, 8 can be reserved through recreation.gov, all others are first come, first served. |
| Fees | $20 per site. |
Medicine Bow-Routt NFs and Thunder Basin NG recreation page ↗
Getting there
From Encampment, WY: Travel west 18 miles on WY 70, Battle Highway.
| Coordinates | 41.1417° N, 107.0767° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 23.6 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Koyoty Sports & Trophy Room Artistry ↗ | 25.8 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
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Exploring Lost Creek Campground
Worth a stop
- 7.4 miCdnst - Deep Jack Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 7.9 miVerde Mine Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.3 miBaby Lake ↗5.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 4 miUnmitigable0.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 4.5 miYork0.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 4.7 miContinental Divide ATV ↗12.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
Trailheads within three miles
- 0.3 miBaby Lake Trailhead ↗Medicine Bow-Routt NFs and Thunder Basin NG · Season July to September
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
Huston Park Wilderness begins about 1.8 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 1.8 miHuston Park Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 31,057 acres
- 13.1 miEncampment River Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 10,208 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Jack Creek Guard StationBuilding · Saratoga · 9.2 mi
- Divide Sheep CampBuilding · Baggs · 11.2 mi
Recreation
This is A great home base if your looking for hiking trails, BIKING, and hunting during season. You can also find great streams for fishing and many chances to see wildlife
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Lost Creek Campground?
For some sites. Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Lost Creek Campground?
$20 per night per site. Self Services Fee area. Cash & Checks only.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Lost Creek Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season mid-June to September.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Lost Creek Campground have?
13 sites, including 13 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Lost Creek Campground?
Lost Creek Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Lost Creek Campground?
This is A great home base if your looking for hiking trails, BIKING, and hunting during season. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What if Lost Creek Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Hog Park Campground (13.7 mi), Encampment River Campground (14.9 mi, first-come), and Hahns Peak Lake Campground (21.4 mi, partly first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby