Lost Creek Campground (Wy)

Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG — lakeside, hiking

Location: WY, WY

Price: From $20 per night

Rating: 5 out of 5 (7 reviews)

Season: May through October

Lost Creek Campground is west of Encampment, WY on Wyoming Highway 70 and includes 13 small campsites (trailers under 22’), picnic tables, toilets, fire grates and trash service. Across the Highway the Baby Lakes Trail accesses the Huston Park Wilderness. Forest Road 811 provides ATV riding along the Huston Park Wilderness area boundary in the Battle Creek drainage.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables

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

Lost Creek Campground offers 13 small sites with a 5/5 Google rating and serves as an excellent base for hiking and wilderness access. Campers praise it for no crowds, good water quality, and abundant wildlife viewing opportunities including moose, birds, and bears.

Wildlife alert: Moose, Wapiti, American Pika, Yellow-bellied Marmot, Long-tailed Weasel, Western Tanager, Common Raven, Canada Jay, Sharp-shinned Hawk

Insider tips for Lost Creek Campground (Wy): Book early—it's a popular federal campground Potable spring water available at hydrant; no hookups so plan accordingly Baby Lakes Trail across Highway 70 accesses Huston Park Wilderness for hiking Forest Road 811 provides ATV riding along Huston Park Wilderness boundary

Skip Lost Creek Campground (Wy) if: You need RV hookups (electricity, water, sewer not available). You have trailers over 22 feet. You prefer visiting outside May-October seasonal window. You're sensitive to road noise from Highway 70.

Best time to visit Lost Creek Campground (Wy): May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October; Highway 70 is an ideal scenic drive in summer and autumn.

Nearby campgrounds: Sandstone Cabin (SARATOGA, WY), Jack Creek Crew Quarters (SARATOGA, WY), Bottle Creek Group Picnic Site (SARATOGA, WY), Bottle Creek Campground (Wy) (Saratoga, WY).

Cell Phone Coverage at Lost Creek Campground (Wy)

Cell signal at Lost Creek Campground (Wy) (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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Lost Creek Campground (Wy)

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WY, WY★ 5 (7 reviews)From $20/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Lost Creek Campground is west of Encampment, WY on Wyoming Highway 70 and includes 13 small campsites (trailers under 22’), picnic tables, toilets, fire grates and trash service. Across the Highway the Baby Lakes Trail accesses the Huston Park Wilderness. Forest Road 811 provides ATV riding along the Huston Park Wilderness area boundary in the Battle Creek drainage.

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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
HookupsNo hookups.
ToiletsVault toilets
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire Rings
Recreation
Picnic Tables

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 (electricity, water, sewer not available)✕ You have trailers over 22 feet✕ You prefer visiting outside May-October seasonal window✕ You're sensitive to road noise from Highway 70

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

it's a popular federal campground

Potable spring water available at hydrant; no hookups so plan accordingly

Baby Lakes Trail across Highway 70 accesses Huston Park Wilderness for hiking

Forest Road 811 provides ATV riding along Huston Park Wilderness boundary

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October; Highway 70 is an ideal scenic drive in summer and autumn

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, Wapiti, American Pika, Yellow-bellied Marmot, Long-tailed Weasel, Western Tanager, Common Raven, Canada Jay, Sharp-shinned Hawk

Location

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Getting there →

From Encampment, WY: Travel west 18 miles on WY 70, Battle Highway.

Campground entrance

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Community

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Lost Creek Campground (Wy) cost per night?+
Lost Creek Campground (Wy) costs $20 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Lost Creek Campground (Wy) open?+
Lost Creek Campground (Wy) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Lost Creek Campground (Wy) have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Lost Creek Campground (Wy)?+
Lost Creek Campground (Wy) is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Lost Creek Campground (Wy)?+
Lost Creek Campground (Wy) 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 Creek Campground (Wy)?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Lost Creek Campground (Wy) is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Lost Creek Campground (Wy) open, and what are check-in times?+
Lost Creek Campground (Wy) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$20 /night★ 5 (7)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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