Lost Cabin Campground
Lost Cabin Campground is located 29 miles west of Buffalo, Wyoming on the east side of scenic Cloud Peak Skyway, near the Cloud Peak Wilderness Area. The Bighorn National Forest offers a wide variety of activities, including hiking, fishing, scenic driving and a number of historic sites.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 18 |
| Group sites | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 90 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
19 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Standard | Back-in | 60 | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 002 | Standard | Back-in | 45 | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 003 | Standard | Back-in | 75 | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 004 | Standard | Pull-through | 65 | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 005 | Standard | Pull-through | 75 | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 006 | Standard | Back-in | 50 | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 007 | Group | Pull-through | 90 | Gravel | Partial | 16 / 4 | Yes |
| 008 | Standard | Pull-through | 90 | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 009 | Standard | Pull-through | 90 | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 010 | Standard | Pull-through | 90 | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 2 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 90 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | Two non-towed vehicles allowed per site. The first vehicle is included in the basic fee; the second vehicle will be charged an extra $9.00/day fee at the campground. Firewood bundles can be purchased from the campground host. Site # 7 is a double site. |
The campground offers several single-family sites each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Accessible vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. The nearest dump station is 12 miles away on Powder River Pass.
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 | Memorial Day - Labor Day |
| Forest | Bighorn National Forest |
| Booking | This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line. |
| Fees | $20 per night. Additional vehicle $9. Limit 2 vehicles per site and 8 people per site. 13 reservable sites. Double site (site #7): $40 for 1-16 people. |
| Rules | 14 day stay limit |
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Getting there
From Buffalo, Wyoming, take U.S. Highway 16 southwest about 27 miles.
| Nearest town | Buffalo, Wyoming |
| Coordinates | 44.1483° N, 106.9531° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- The administering organization is Rustic Freedom / Gallatin Canyon Campgrounds; e-mail: [email protected]
Charges and cancellations
This cancellation processing fee is retained by the reservation service contractor along with the non-refundable reservation fee. All requests for the return of the non-refundable reservation fee and the cancellation processing fee will be declined by the campground concessionaire as they did not receive these fees (these are the fees retained by the reservation contractor, a different entity).
Fire nearby
- WildfirePk
44 mi from the campground · 1,645 acres · 85% contained
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 7.8 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Sportsman's Warehouse ↗ | 43.2 mi |
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Trails nearby
- 1.3 miHesse Creek Cutoff1.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 2.9 miUpper Muddy0.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 3.2 miSheep Cutoff0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 3.3 miUpper Hesse Creek1.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
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
Bighorn National Forest begins about 10.6 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 10.6 miBighorn National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,112,948 acres
- 11.9 miCloud Peak Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 191,914 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.
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On the National Register nearby
- James T. Saban LookoutStructure · Ten Sleep · 12.4 mi
Natural features
The campground is situated on a hillside above Highway 16. A dense forest of lodgepole pine covers the area and North Fork Creek flows nearby.
Recreation
Scenic off-road driving is available on nearby Elgin Park, Pole Creek and Crazy Woman Canyon Roads. Hiking and mountain biking are allowed on these roads as well. Many additional hiking trails are available in the Cloud Peak Wilderness. A short trail leads from the campground to a scenic creek below.
Nearby
Meadowlark Lake is 20 minutes west of the campground, and Tie Hack Reservoir is 20 minutes north. Both lakes are great locations for canoeing and fishing. The High Park Lookout is located just east of Meadowlark Lake. This old fire lookout was built by the CCC decades ago and is no longer active. A short hike leads to the lookout, where hikers are awarded panoramic views of the surrounding area. South Fork Lodge is nearby, offering dining options, lodging, guided horseback riding and fishing and camping supplies.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Lost Cabin Campground?
Sites at Lost Cabin Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Lost Cabin Campground?
Two non-towed vehicles allowed per site. The first vehicle is included in the basic fee; the second vehicle will be charged an extra $9.00/day fee at the campground. Firewood bundles can be purchased from the campground host.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Lost Cabin Campground?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Lost Cabin Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season Memorial Day - Labor Day.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Lost Cabin Campground have?
19 sites, including 18 standard sites without power and 1 group site.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Lost Cabin Campground?
Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are there showers or a dump station at Lost Cabin Campground?
The nearest dump station is 12 miles away on Powder River Pass.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Lost Cabin Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Lost Cabin Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Lost Cabin Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. 14 day stay limit
Source: Fire nearby
What is there to do at Lost Cabin Campground?
Scenic off-road driving is available on nearby Elgin Park, Pole Creek and Crazy Woman Canyon Roads. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Lost Cabin Campground?
Buffalo, Wyoming. Meadowlark Lake is 20 minutes west of the campground, and Tie Hack Reservoir is 20 minutes north.
Source: Getting there
What if Lost Cabin Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Doyle Creek Campground (5.5 mi), South Fork (Wyoming) (9.1 mi), and Tie Hack (9.3 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby