LOST CABIN CAMPGROUND
federal · Worland, WY
- dump station7.9 mi
- fuel station19 mi

Esther Fishbaugh · Data Source: Recreation.gov
About
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 Rustic Freedom / Gallatin Canyon Campgrounds; e-mail: support@rusticfreedom.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 The campground offers several single-family sites each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Accessible vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. The nearest dump station is 12 miles away on Powder River Pass. 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. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (307) 431-7446. 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 This old fire lookout was built by the CCC decades ago and is no longer active.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).
Around this stay
Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.
- 7.9 mi
dump station
Leigh Creek RV Dump Station
- 19 mi
fuel station
Fuel station
- 18 mi
grocery
DJ's Grocery
- 5.4 mi
potable water
Potable water
- 8.4 mi
trailhead
Elgin Park Trailhead
- 6.3 mi
attraction
Powder River Pass information sign
- 9.6 mi
recreation site
Boat launch
Contact & access
- 1240 Lane 14 · Worland, WY 82401
- 406-587-9054
Reservations & demand
August weekends are typically reserved about 24 days ahead.
Based on 42 Recreation.gov reservations (Oct 2023–Sep 2024). Historical demand — not live availability.
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Source and verification
Last verified: 10/5/2026
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