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 September 20 at 2:10AM 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 and north central 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. * WHEN...Through this 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 bring rounds of showers and thunderstorms to the region. Any shower or thunderstorm could produce moderate to heavy rainfall across the Watch Area. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Hydrologic Outlook issued September 19 at 11:59AM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
ESFRIW Periods of showers and thunderstorms are expected across the northern half of Wyoming Saturday and Sunday as a wet weather system shifts east across the state. This weather system is funneling abundant tropical moisture into northern and eastern portions of the state with it's eastward progression. Given the high moisture content, many thunderstorms could feature heavy rainfall and possibly lead 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 an additional 0.5" to 1.25" of rain 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
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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