Pole Creek Cabin
Pole Creek Cabin is unique in not only its quiet end-of-the-road location, but that it is also located along both a winter snowmobile trail and within the Pole Creek Cross Country Ski Area trail system. In the spring the area is full of wildflowers and wildlife to view and in the fall it would make an ideal hunting camp. The cabin was built in the mid-1950s by the E-La-Ka-Wee boy scouts for a summer camp retreat. In the early 1990s the cabin was refurbished and used as a winter snowmobile and ski warming hut. Winter access is possible from the Nordic Ski area parking lot at Forest Developed Road (FDR) 473 and Highway 16, but only by cross country skis or snowmobiles.
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| Site | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pole Creek Cabin | Partial | 6 / 5 | Yes | Standard |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
Pole Creek Cabin is a two room cabin that can sleep 4-6 people in the two sets of bunk beds with room on the floor for additional cots or sleeping bags. The main room contains a wood stove for heat, kitchen cabinets and counter, table, chairs and benches. Basic utensils are available in the cabinets. A fire ring and picnic table are just outside the door and a vault toilet is located nearby. Firewood is provided at the site. No drinking water, electricity, trash service or cook stove are provided. Guests should consider packing a cook stove and most other gear they would bring on a regular camping trip.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Buffalo, Wyoming, take State Highway 16 west 22 miles. Turn right on Forest Developed Road (FDR) 456 and travel approximately 1 mile to a large open meadow. The cabin is situated on the west side of the road, back in the trees 50 yards and can be hard to spot from FDR 456.
| Nearest town | Buffalo, Wyoming |
| Coordinates | 44.1939° N, 106.9422° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- WildfirePk
41 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 | Leigh Creek RV Dump Station ↗ | 8.6 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Sportsman's Warehouse ↗ | 40 mi |
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Trails nearby
- 2.5 miLittle North Crazy1.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 3.3 miHesse Creek Cutoff1.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 3.8 miLoaf Spur0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 3.9 miParallel Us 16 ↗6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 4.3 miHanson Sawmill1.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 4.3 miLittle Sourdough1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
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 8.5 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 8.5 miBighorn National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,112,948 acres
- 9.7 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 · 13.3 mi
Natural features
The Pole Creek Cabin is located at 8,200 feet elevation on the Powder River Ranger District nearest Buffalo, Wyoming. The cabin is surrounded by a lodgepole pine forest and is nestled along the edge of a meadow frequented by moose and a variety of other wildlife species. A short drive from the cabin, one can tour the scenic Crazy Woman Canyon or fish in nearby Tie Hack Reservoir.
Recreation
The cabin is conveniently located for access to a wide variety of year-round activities. Because this cabin is located on both ski and snowmobile trails, it is a great winter activity destination. Some of the summer activities that take place in and around the area include fishing, mountain biking, ATV riding, hiking and hunting.
Nearby
The town of Buffalo, Wyoming, is located within a half hour drive for amenities such as grocery stores, swimming pool, historic downtown and a museum.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Pole Creek Cabin?
Sites at Pole Creek Cabin are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Pole Creek Cabin?
Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Pole Creek Cabin have?
1 site, including 1 cabin.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Pole Creek Cabin?
Yes, pets are allowed at Pole Creek Cabin. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Pole Creek Cabin?
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.
Source: Fire nearby
What is there to do at Pole Creek Cabin?
The cabin is conveniently located for access to a wide variety of year-round activities. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Pole Creek Cabin?
Buffalo, Wyoming. The town of Buffalo, Wyoming, is located within a half hour drive for amenities such as grocery stores, swimming pool, historic downtown and a museum.
Source: Getting there
What if Pole Creek Cabin is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Lost Cabin Campground (3.2 mi), South Fork (Wyoming) (6 mi), and Tie Hack (6.2 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby