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.
Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 11:30AM 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...Northern Wyoming and portions of central Wyoming. * WHEN...Until 12 PM Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Smoke from western United States wildfires and the Weiser Knoll fire 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
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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