Pole Creek Cabin

Bighorn National Forest — riverside, fishing

Location: Buffalo, WY, WY

Price: From $35 per night

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (44 reviews)

Season: Year-round

Pole Creek Cabin is unique in not only its quiet end-of-the-road location, but that it is also located along both a winter snowmobile trail and within the Pole Creek Cross Country Ski Area trail system. In the spring the area is full of wildflowers and wildlife to view and in the fall it would make an ideal hunting camp. The cabin was built in the mid-1950s by the E-La-Ka-Wee boy scouts for a summer camp retreat.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Firewood for Sale

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

Pole Creek Cabin offers a unique end-of-the-road experience in a quiet location with access to winter snowmobile trails and Pole Creek Cross Country Ski Area, earning a 4.8/5 rating from real campers who praise the simple, unplugged atmosphere and stargazing opportunities.

Wildlife alert: Moose, Mule Deer, White-tailed Deer, Yellow-bellied Marmot, American Three-toed Woodpecker, Mountain Bluebird, Canada Jay, and Wild Turkey documented in the area.

Insider tips for Pole Creek Cabin: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Cabin sleeps four and includes kitchen basics and pantry items Vault toilet is across from cabin with locking handle

Skip Pole Creek Cabin if: You require electric hookups or modern amenities. You expect commercial-level cleaning standards between rentals. You need confirmed seasonal operations — verify dates before booking.

Best time to visit Pole Creek Cabin: Winter — Located on winter snowmobile trail and within cross country ski area trail system. Spring — Area is full of wildflowers and wildlife to view. Fall — Ideal hunting camp location.

Nearby campgrounds: Muddy Guard Cabin (BUFFALO, WY), Sheep Mountain Fire Lookout (Buffalo, WY), Lost Cabin Campground (Worland, WY), South Fork (Wyoming) (Worland, WY).

Cell Phone Coverage at Pole Creek Cabin

Cell signal at Pole Creek Cabin (Buffalo, 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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Buffalo, WY, WY★ 4.5 (44 reviews)From $35/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Pole Creek Cabin is unique in not only its quiet end-of-the-road location, but that it is also located along both a winter snowmobile trail and within the Pole Creek Cross Country Ski Area trail system. In the spring the area is full of wildflowers and wildlife to view and in the fall it would make an ideal hunting camp. The cabin was built in the mid-1950s by the E-La-Ka-Wee boy scouts for a summer camp retreat.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonYear-round
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking WaterFirewood for Sale
Recreation
Picnic TablesElectric Hookups
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 require electric hookups or modern amenities✕ You expect commercial-level cleaning standards between rentals✕ You need confirmed seasonal operations — verify dates before booking

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with high demand

Cabin sleeps four and includes kitchen basics and pantry items

Vault toilet is across from cabin with locking handle

Best: Winter

Located on winter snowmobile trail and within cross country ski area trail system

Best: Spring

Area is full of wildflowers and wildlife to view

Best: Fall

Ideal hunting camp location

Things to do nearby

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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, Yellow-bellied Marmot, American Three-toed Woodpecker, Mountain Bluebird, Canada Jay, and Wild Turkey documented in the area.

Location

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From Buffalo, Wyoming, take State Highway 16 west 22 miles. Turn right on Forest Developed Road (FDR) 456 and travel approximately 1 mile to a large open meadow. The cabin is situated on the west side of the road, back in the trees 50 yards and can be hard to spot from FDR 456. Vehicles can be parked along the timber edge in front of the buck-and-rail wooden fence.

Campground entrance

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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

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How much does Pole Creek Cabin cost per night?+
Pole Creek Cabin costs $35 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Pole Creek Cabin open?+
Pole Creek Cabin is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Pole Creek Cabin have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Pole Creek Cabin?+
Pole Creek Cabin is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Pole Creek Cabin?+
Pole Creek Cabin 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 Pole Creek Cabin?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Pole Creek Cabin is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Pole Creek Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
Pole Creek Cabin is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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$35 /night★ 4.5 (44)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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South Fork (Wyoming)

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