Cabin camping near Moorcroft, Wyoming offers varied accommodations within a 30-mile radius. Situated in the northeastern Wyoming plains at approximately 4,200 feet elevation, the area serves as a gateway to Devils Tower National Monument and Keyhole State Park. Winter temperatures frequently drop below freezing, while summer days can reach 90°F with low humidity.
What to do
Fishing at Keyhole State Park: At Tatanka Campground, the lake provides excellent fishing opportunities. "Beautiful lake, not a ton of sandy beach areas but good size lake for water sports and walleye fishing," notes Cindy B. about Tatanka Campground.
Outdoor movie experience: Devils Tower KOA screens movies with the monument as backdrop. "They show 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind' every night, outside with the tower in the background. Very cheesy but very cool," reports Julie W. about Devils Tower KOA.
Hiking trails: Iron Creek Lake offers scenic walking paths around the water. "The trail around the lake is easy to walk and there is some beach area for frog catching and splashing around with little kids," explains Aaron S.
What campers like
Lake views from cabins: Many cabins at Keyhole State Park overlook the water. "Loved this park, the bay was very peaceful. Most sites have water and electric. There are some cabins also," mentions Debra M. about Tatanka Campground.
Stargazing opportunities: The open skies provide excellent star viewing. "The trade off is the wide open skies and STARS. Bathrooms and Showers are Awesome!" shares Mary J. about Devils Tower KOA.
Cabin locations: Many cabins offer strategic placement for views. "We stayed here for one night, but it was amazing! We picked a site with a view and we didn't regret that one bit!" says Kim N.
What you should know
Price considerations: Non-Wyoming residents pay significantly higher fees at state parks. "Wyoming state parks seem to be hostile to non residents. You can only reserve online. Online reservation fee $8. Fee for electric site $18. Electric fee additional $10. Non resident fee $12. Plus tax. $2.34," details Mike C.
Varied cabin amenities: Facilities differ between locations. "The bathroom/showers were very clean and had great bathroom music. A nice spot. I do think they were kinda close but that didn't bother us," notes Amy H. about Mountain View RV Park & Campground.
Seasonal considerations: Many campgrounds close during winter months. "We visited at the end of the season, so a lot of their sites were already closed up in preparation for shutting down for the year," mentions MickandKarla W.
Tips for camping with families
Kid-friendly amenities: Some locations offer recreational facilities. "They have a pool table and ping pong table (free!). They have a nice outside covered area with picnic tables and Giant Jenga! We spent 5 nights here and loved it!" shares Maureen M. about Mountain View RV Park & Campground.
Swimming options: Several campgrounds provide pools or lake access. "This is a great lake to have a water toy like a kayak, and there are rentals available too," notes Aaron S. about Iron Creek Lake Campground.
Weekday vs. weekend stays: Crowds differ significantly. "We happened to be here Father's Day weekend and let me say it was way over packed and a bit annoying. Reminded me of a summer camp which is cool if you're a kid...Come Monday however it was very peaceful again," advises Hannah P.
Tips from RVers
Site leveling challenges: Many campgrounds feature uneven terrain. "I have a 25' camper and the site they put me in was pretty tight and on a hill as most are here. Took all my blocks and a couple big stumps but we got it figured out," cautions Hannah P.
Facilities access: Some dump stations have positioning issues. "We didn't even use the dumpstation as the way it is positioned I couldn't get the tanks dumped, so that was a bummer," warns Aaron S.
Off-season opportunities: Shoulder seasons offer more solitude. "I stayed for 2 nights in the off season. When I called ahead the hosts said it was on them due to the off season and said to enjoy the space," shares Abigail C. about Iron Creek Lake Campground.
