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Lost Cabin Campground

Lost Cabin Campground is located near Buffalo, Wyoming, within the Bighorn National Forest. The terrain features forested areas and open spaces, providing a mix of natural settings for campers. Temperatures can range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit in spring and fall to highs in the 80s during summer, with nearby attractions including hiking trails and scenic viewpoints in the national forest.

Description

National Forest

Bighorn National Forest

Overview

Lost Cabin Campground is located 29 miles west of Buffalo, Wyoming on the east side of scenic Cloud Peak Skyway, near the Cloud Peak Wilderness Area. The Bighorn National Forest offers a wide variety of activities, including hiking, fishing, scenic driving and a number of historic sites. The administering organization is Gallatin Canyon Campgrounds; e-mail: gccampgrounds13@gmail.com

Recreation

Scenic off-road driving is available on nearby Elgin Park, Pole Creek and Crazy Woman Canyon Roads. Hiking and mountain biking are allowed on these roads as well. Many additional hiking trails are available in the Cloud Peak Wilderness. A short trail leads from the campground to a scenic creek below.

Facilities

Scenic off-road driving is available on nearby Elgin Park, Pole Creek and Crazy Woman Canyon Roads. Hiking and mountain biking are allowed on these roads as well. Many additional hiking trails are available in the Cloud Peak Wilderness. A short trail leads from the campground to a scenic creek below.

Natural Features

The campground is situated on a hillside above Highway 16. A dense forest of lodgepole pine covers the area and North Fork Creek flows nearby.

Nearby Attractions

Meadowlark Lake is 20 minutes west of the campground, and Tie Hack Reservoir is 20 minutes north. Both lakes are great locations for canoeing and fishing. The High Park Lookout is located just east of Meadowlark Lake. This old fire lookout was built by the CCC decades ago and is no longer active. A short hike leads to the lookout, where hikers are awarded panoramic views of the surrounding area. South Fork Lodge is nearby, offering dining options, lodging, guided horseback riding and fishing and camping supplies.

Charges & Cancellations

Refunds: Refund requests made through www.recreation.gov will be charged a $10 processing fee. This cancellation processing fee is retained by the reservation service contractor along with the non-refundable reservation fee. All requests for the return of the non-refundable reservation fee and the cancellation processing fee will be declined by the campground concessionaire as they did not receive these fees (these are the fees retained by the reservation contractor, a different entity).

Fee Info

Two non-towed vehicles allowed per site. The first vehicle is included in the basic fee; the second vehicle will be charged an extra $9.00/day fee at the campground. <br>Firewood bundles can be purchased from the campground host. <br>Site # 7 is a double site. The single site fee (1-8 people) is $17.00 for one non-towed vehicle with trailer per site per day; an extra car, including what it tows, is an additional $9.00/day. <br>The double site fee (9-16 people) is $34.00 for two non-towed vehicles with trailers per site per day; an extra car, including what it tows, is an additional $9.00/day. A 4th car (maximum) is free.

Location

Lost Cabin Campground is located in Wyoming

Detail location of campground

Directions

From Buffalo, Wyoming, take U.S. Highway 16 southwest about 27 miles.

Address

US HIGHWAY 16
Buffalo, WY 82834

Coordinates

44.1483333 N
106.9530556 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Hike-In
    Backcountry sites.

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  • WiFi
    Good
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    Available
  • AT&T
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  • T-Mobile
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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Big Rig Friendly

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Reviewed Jul. 29, 2020

Average National Forest Campground

Lost Cabin Campground is your run of the mill National Forest campground. There are 19 spots and it looked like they could accommodate some pretty large rigs.

There are two vault toilets as well as a water pump. All campgrounds have a fire ring, table and grill. The whole campground is shaded. There isn’t any recreational access from the campground however. You’ll have to drive to find trails or lakes.

  • Review photo of Lost Cabin Campground by Mark S., July 29, 2020
  • Review photo of Lost Cabin Campground by Mark S., July 29, 2020
  • Review photo of Lost Cabin Campground by Mark S., July 29, 2020
Reviewed Jul. 3, 2019

Loop campground near the toad but far from town

Right off the main road you climb up and around a scenic forest. It’s just far enough to provide some insulation from the road noise. One loop of campsites go around a clean vault toilet and 2 water pumps. One water pump was not working. A few sites are tent only and there were a couple that had pull throughs. We drove in on the Fourth of July weekend and there were still a couple open sites. Some were reserved for the 2 week limit. This weekend found a few families and lots of dogs enjoying the holiday. 

This is a nice spot but it was farther away from town and hiking trails.

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  • Review photo of Lost Cabin Campground by Art S., July 3, 2019
  • Review photo of Lost Cabin Campground by Art S., July 3, 2019
  • Review photo of Lost Cabin Campground by Art S., July 3, 2019
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the max vehicle length at Lost Cabin Campground?

    Lost Cabin Campground allows vehicles up to 90 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Lost Cabin Campground?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Lost Cabin Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Lost Cabin Campground?

    Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Lost Cabin Campground. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Lost Cabin Campground, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

  • Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Lost Cabin Campground?

    There are 19 campsites at Lost Cabin Campground and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts