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
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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.
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.
Verified facts
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook 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
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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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 · 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.
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