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.
Air Quality Alert issued August 8 at 11:39AM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
The following message is transmitted on behalf of the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, and the Wyoming Department of Health. * WHAT...Air Quality Alert for Wildfire Smoke. * WHERE...All of Western and Central Wyoming * WHEN...Now through Noon Monday. * IMPACTS...Smoke from western United States wildfires continues to be observed across much of western and central Wyoming. The smoke is limiting visibilities at times. HEALTH INFORMATION...The Wyoming Department of Health recommends that the elderly, young children, and individuals with respiratory problems avoid excessive physical exertion and minimize outdoor activities during this time. Wildfire smoke is made up of a variety of pollutants, including particulate matter and ozone, which can cause respiratory health effects. Although these people are most susceptible to health impacts, the Department of Health also advises that everyone should avoid prolonged exposure to poor air quality conditions. CURRENT CONDITIONS...The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division offers near real-time air quality data for Wyoming's monitoring stations and health effects information to help the public interpret current conditions. Current air quality conditions across the state of Wyoming can be found at http://www.wyvisnet.com/.
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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