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.
Flood Watch issued September 19 at 1:34AM MDT until September 20 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by moderate to heavy rainfall is possible, especially in terrain and poor drainage areas. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northwest Wyoming, including the following areas, in central Wyoming, Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains. In north central Wyoming, Bighorn Mountains Southeast, Bighorn Mountains West, Northeast Johnson County and Southeast Johnson County. In northwest Wyoming, Absaroka Mountains, Cody Foothills and Yellowstone National Park. * WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive rainfall may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas and around steep terrain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A slow moving weather system will move across Wyoming today through Sunday and bring rounds of showers and thunderstorms to the region, especially northern Wyoming. Any shower or thunderstorm could produce moderate to heavy rainfall across the Watch Area. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Hydrologic Outlook issued September 18 at 10:20AM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
ESFRIW A wet weather system will support periods of showers and thunderstorms across Wyoming Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. This weather system is funneling abundant tropical moisture into the state. Given this anomalously high moisture, many thunderstorms will feature heavy rainfall, possibly leading to localized flooding. Poor drainage areas, urban areas, and steep terrain will be the most susceptible locations for this isolated flooding. Many locations could see rainfall totals anywhere between 0.75" to 1.75" through Sunday afternoon, with a majority of this rain falling quickly in thunderstorms. Remember, if you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around don't down!
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.
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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