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Lost Cabin Campground

Bighorn National Forest, Wyoming

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As of October 2026, Lost Cabin Campground is a campground in Bighorn National Forest, Wyoming with 15 campsites. Lost Cabin Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Lost Cabin Campground is located at 44.1483° N, 106.9531° W.

people allowed on 14 of 15 sites: 8
people allowed on the largest site: 16

Lost Cabin Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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Published by Recreation.gov for Lost Cabin Campground, read on September 30, 2026.

Campsites at Lost Cabin Campground

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Standard 14
Group 1

What an RV fits

45 ft1 site
50 ft1 site
60 ft1 site
65 ft1 site
75 ft2 sites
90 ft7 sites

Amenities

restrooms
potable water
dump station

At a glance: Setting: Mountain.

Things to do: fishing, boating, hiking, photography, offroad, horse riding.

All sites at Lost Cabin Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the LOST CABIN loop.

Site	Type	Sleeps	Max RV
001	Standard	8	60 ft
002	Standard	8	45 ft
003	Standard	8	75 ft
004	Standard	8	65 ft
005	Standard	8	75 ft
006	Standard	8	50 ft
007	Group	16	90 ft
009	Standard	8	90 ft
010	Standard	8	90 ft
011	Standard	8	90 ft
012	Standard	8	90 ft
013	Standard	8	90 ft
014	Standard	8	90 ft
015	Standard	8	-
016	Standard	8	-

About Lost Cabin Campground

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

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.

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).

Rules and notices at Lost Cabin Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 30, 2026. Check Lost Cabin Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

The administering organization reserves the right to substitute sites without prior notice

This campground allows 14-day stays; however, a move out of the campground for 14 days is required before a second 14-day stay can be reserved.

Reservations must be made at least 3 days in advance.

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 fee at the campground.

Firewood bundles can be purchased from the campground host.

Site # 7 is a double site. The double site fee (1-16 people) is $34.00 for two non-towed vehicles with trailers per site per day; an extra cars, including what it tows, are free.

Click here for more information on the Bighorn National Forest

Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.

Refunds: Refund requests made through www.recreation.gov will be charged a $10 processing fee. This 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 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).

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Lost Cabin Campground FAQ

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

Lost Cabin Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Lost Cabin Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Lost Cabin Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Lost Cabin Campground have?

Lost Cabin Campground has 15 campsites.