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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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    307-326-5258· Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG
    Getting there →

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

    Campground entrance

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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

    RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
    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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    $20 /night★ 5 (7)
    SeasonMay through October
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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