Pole Creek Cabin
Open year-round. Reservations required via Recreation.gov. Entry is via combination lock; contact the Powder River Ranger District for the access code. Summer access by vehicle on FSR 456; winter access by cross-country skis or snowmobile only from the Nordic Ski area parking lot at FSR 473 and Highway 16. 14-day stay limit.
Flood Watch issued July 21 at 12:59PM MDT until July 23 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest, south central, southwest, and west central Wyoming, including the following areas, in central Wyoming, Casper Mountain, Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range, Lander Foothills, Natrona County Lower Elevations, Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains, Southwest Bighorn Basin, Upper Wind River Basin, Wind River Basin, Wind River Mountains East and Wind River Mountains West. In north central Wyoming, Bighorn Mountains Southeast, Bighorn Mountains West, Northeast Johnson County, Southeast Bighorn Basin and Southeast Johnson County. In northwest Wyoming, Absaroka Mountains, Cody Foothills, Jackson Hole, North Bighorn Basin, Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains and Yellowstone National Park. In south central Wyoming, East Sweetwater County, Flaming Gorge and Rock Springs and Green River. In southwest Wyoming, South Lincoln County. In west central Wyoming, Salt River and Wyoming Ranges, Star Valley, Upper Green River Basin and Upper Green River Basin Foothills. * WHEN...Until late Wednesday night. The most likely period of possible flooding is Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Slow moving showers and thunderstorms and abnormally high moisture in the air can bring locally heavy rainfall that could lead to flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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
Pole Creek Cabin is a historic Forest Service rental cabin located at 8,200 feet elevation in the Bighorn National Forest, approximately 22 miles west of Buffalo, Wyoming. Originally built in the mid-1950s by the E-La-Ka-Wee Boy Scouts as a summer camp retreat, the cabin was refurbished in the early 1990s and converted into a winter warming hut for skiers and snowmobilers. The cabin is uniquely positioned along both a winter snowmobile trail and within the Pole Creek Cross Country Ski Area trail system. The two-room cabin features twin bunk beds sleeping up to four people, a wood stove for heating (with instructions posted), a kitchen area with cabinets, counter, table, and chairs, plus a Coleman lantern (fuel not provided). Outside you'll find a fire ring and picnic table. A vault toilet is located near the cabin. No potable water, electricity, or trash service is provided, so renters must bring their own water supply and pack out all trash. The cabin is surrounded by lodgepole pine forest and sits at the edge of a meadow where moose and other wildlife are frequently spotted. Spring brings wildflowers, while fall makes it an ideal hunting camp. A short drive away, visitors can tour scenic Crazy Woman Canyon or fish at Tie Hack Reservoir. The town of Buffalo is about 30 minutes away for supplies and amenities.
Directions
From Buffalo, Wyoming, take Highway 16 west 22 miles. Turn right on Forest System Road (FSR) 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 about 50 yards and can be hard to spot from FSR 456. Park vehicles along the timber edge in front of the buck-and-rail fence. Winter access: from the Nordic Ski area parking lot at FSR 473 and Highway 16, accessible only by cross-country skis or snowmobiles.
Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $35 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (307) 684-7806 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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