Lost Cabin Campground

Bighorn National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Worland, WY, WY

Price: From $18.5 per night

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (51 reviews)

Season: May through October

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.comScenic off-road driving is available on nearby Elgin Park, Pole Creek and Crazy Woman Canyon Roads

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Dump Station, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/lost-cabin-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Lost Cabin Campground offers 19 sites nestled under trees near Cloud Peak Wilderness Area with a 4.8/5 Google rating. Campers praise the friendly hosts and clean facilities in this scenic location 29 miles west of Buffalo on the Cloud Peak Skyway.

Wildlife alert: Moose, Mule Deer, White-tailed Deer, Wild Turkey, Mountain Bluebird, and Canada Jay documented in the area

Insider tips for Lost Cabin Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand and only 19 sites Bring a self-contained RV or plan for camping; no hookups available Hand pump water has experienced bacterial issues; verify water status before relying on it

Skip Lost Cabin Campground if: You need RV hookups (water, electric, sewer). You're traveling outside May-October season. You require frequent trash service or on-site host presence.

Best time to visit Lost Cabin Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Muddy Guard Cabin (BUFFALO, WY), Pole Creek Cabin (Buffalo, WY), Sheep Mountain Fire Lookout (Buffalo, WY), Doyle Creek Campground (Worland, WY).

Cell Phone Coverage at Lost Cabin Campground

Cell signal at Lost Cabin Campground (Worland, WY): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Worland, WY, WY★ 4.6 (51 reviews)From $18.5/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.comScenic off-road driving is available on nearby Elgin Park, Pole Creek and Crazy Woman Canyon Roads.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV90 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
Pull-throughsAvailable
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesDump Station
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsFishing

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups (water, electric, sewer)✕ You're traveling outside May-October season✕ You require frequent trash service or on-site host presence

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with high demand and only 19 sites

Bring a self-contained RV or plan for camping; no hookups available

Hand pump water has experienced bacterial issues; verify water status before relying on it

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Moose, Mule Deer, White-tailed Deer, Wild Turkey, Mountain Bluebird, and Canada Jay documented in the area

Location

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Getting there →

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

Campground entrance

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Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Bighorn National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Bighorn National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Lost Cabin Campground cost per night?+
Lost Cabin Campground costs $18.5 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Lost Cabin Campground open?+
Lost Cabin Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Lost Cabin Campground have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Lost Cabin Campground?+
Lost Cabin Campground can accommodate RVs up to 90 feet.
How do I make reservations at Lost Cabin Campground?+
Lost Cabin Campground is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Lost Cabin Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Lost Cabin Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Lost Cabin Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Lost Cabin Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$18.5 /night★ 4.6 (51)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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