Lost Cabin Campground
The campground is closed for the season. Opens Memorial Day weekend (May 25, 2026) through Labor Day, weather dependent. Reservations can be made through Recreation.gov at least 3 days in advance.
Red Flag Warning issued October 9 at 10:40AM MDT until October 9 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
* IMPACTS: Low humidities, unseasonably warm temperatures, and strong gusty winds will create erratic fire behavior and rapid spread of new or existing fires. * AFFECTED AREA: In North Central WY Fire Zones...274...284. In South Central MT Fire Zones...123...124...126. * COUNTIES AFFECTED: In Central MT...Wheatland. In North Central WY...Big Horn...Johnson...Sheridan...Washakie. In South Central MT...Carbon...Park...Stillwater...Sweet Grass. In Southwest MT...Gallatin. * WIND: Southwest 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * HUMIDITY: As low as 8 percent. * TEMPERATURES: 84 to 90 degrees, warmest over Zone WY274. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS: The worst conditions are expected across the lower to middle elevations in fine fuels. The strongest winds are expected in mountain locations and the foothills west of Billings. Zone WY274 will see lower wind gusts of 15 to 25 mph.
Wheeled Vehicles in Wilderness
This order describes the prohibition of wheeled vehicles in all National Forest Wilderness Areas of the Rocky Mountain Region and any exceptions thereof.
Weed Free Forage Products
The purpose of this Order is to prevent the introduction or spread of noxious weeds.
About
Lost Cabin Campground is located 29 miles west of Buffalo, Wyoming at 8,200 feet elevation on the east side of the Cloud Peak Skyway (US Highway 16). The campground occupies a hillside draped in dense lodgepole pine forest with North Fork Creek flowing nearby. A short trail leads from the campground down to the creek. The 19 sites include 18 standard single-family sites and one double site (Site 7). Each site has a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Accessible vault toilets and potable drinking water from a hand pump are provided. Trash collection is available during the season. The nearest dump station is 12 miles away at Powder River Pass. Recreation options abound in the area. Scenic off-road driving on Elgin Park, Pole Creek, and Crazy Woman Canyon Roads attracts hikers and mountain bikers. Cloud Peak Wilderness trails are accessible nearby. Meadowlark Lake (20 minutes west) and Tie Hack Reservoir (20 minutes north) offer fishing and paddling. High Park Lookout, a historic CCC-era fire tower near Meadowlark Lake, rewards hikers with panoramic views.
Directions
From Buffalo, WY, take Highway 16 west approximately 25 miles to the campground sign. Turn right and continue 0.3 miles to the campground.
Location
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $18.5 - $37 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 90ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 90ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| gccampgrounds13@gmail.com | |
| Phone | +1 (406) 587-9054 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov | |
| USFS Lost Cabin Campground |
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