Lost Cabin Campground

Us Highway 16, Buffalo, Wyoming, United States
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Campsite at Lost Cabin

Featured amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Pull Through Site Pull Through Site
Restrooms Restrooms
Fire Pit Fire Pit
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About Lost Cabin Campground

Lost Cabin Campground is located 29 mi 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: [email protected]

Available sites

15 total sites
RV Sites 14 sites Check Availability Tent Sites 1 site Check Availability

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Pull Through Site Pull Through Site
Restrooms Restrooms
Fire Pit Fire Pit
Site Setup and Access

Site Setup and Access

  • Pull Through Site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Restrooms
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • Grill
  • Fire Pit
  • Campfire Ring
  • Firewood Available
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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15 Sites Available

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Price
🚐 001, Loop: LOST CABIN RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 002, Loop: LOST CABIN RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 003, Loop: LOST CABIN RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 004, Loop: LOST CABIN RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 005, Loop: LOST CABIN RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 006, Loop: LOST CABIN RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 007, Loop: LOST CABIN RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 009, Loop: LOST CABIN RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 010, Loop: LOST CABIN RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 011, Loop: LOST CABIN RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 012, Loop: LOST CABIN RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 013, Loop: LOST CABIN RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 014, Loop: LOST CABIN RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
⛺ 015, Loop: LOST CABIN Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 016, Loop: LOST CABIN RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Parallel

Reviews

124 reviews

Summary

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Lost Cabin Campground is praised for its beautiful location, spacious and well-maintained sites, and a clean, quiet atmosphere. Many reviewers appreciated the friendly campground hosts and the well-kept bathrooms, enhancing their overall experience. Although some noted minor inconveniences, such as locked trash cans and occasional noise from ATVs, the positives overwhelmingly highlight it as a favorite camping destination.

Based on guest feedback

4.6

Overall rating

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Brian R

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August 9, 2025 Stayed at: 004, Loop: LOST CABIN

It is a rustic but beautiful camp site.

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Brian R

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August 9, 2025 Stayed at: 004, Loop: LOST CABIN

It is a rustic but beautiful camp site.

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William M

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August 10, 2025 Stayed at: 009, Loop: LOST CABIN

Nice quiet campground with plenty of space between sites. Dry camping only, but hand pumped drinking water is available. Very pleasant experience!

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William M

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August 10, 2025 Stayed at: 009, Loop: LOST CABIN

Nice quiet campground with plenty of space between sites. Dry camping only, but hand pumped drinking water is available. Very pleasant experience!

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Sally P

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August 18, 2025 Stayed at: 004, Loop: LOST CABIN

Great one night stop between Yellowstone and Black Hills/Custer. Beautiful drive and easy in/out with level wooded pull through spots. Very clean bathrooms!

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Sally P

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August 18, 2025 Stayed at: 004, Loop: LOST CABIN

Great one night stop between Yellowstone and Black Hills/Custer. Beautiful drive and easy in/out with level wooded pull through spots. Very clean bathrooms!

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Brian L

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August 24, 2025 Stayed at: 006, Loop: LOST CABIN

Nice, quiet location and easy access

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Brian L

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August 24, 2025 Stayed at: 006, Loop: LOST CABIN

Nice, quiet location and easy access

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Paul S

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August 29, 2025 Stayed at: 011, Loop: LOST CABIN

We've camped here many times. Always a great experience.

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Paul S

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August 29, 2025 Stayed at: 011, Loop: LOST CABIN

We've camped here many times. Always a great experience.

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Location & Directions for Lost Cabin Campground

Us Highway 16, Buffalo, WY 82834 United States

Elevation: 2,506 ft

Getting There

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

Nearest town

Buffalo, WY - 28 mi

About 37 min to downtown

Highway access

Lost Cabin Campground is accessible via U.S. Highway 16, approximately 27 miles southwest of Buffalo, Wyoming.

Policies & Rules

General

  • The administering organization reserves the right to substitute sites without prior notice
  • This campground allows 14-day stays; however, a move out of the campground for 14 days is required before a second 14-day stay can be reserved.
  • Reservations must be made at least 3 days in advance.
  • Two non-towed vehicles allowed per site. The first vehicle is included in the basic fee; the second vehicle will be charged an extra $9.00 fee at the campground.
  • Firewood bundles can be purchased from the campground host.
  • Site # 7 is a double site. The double site fee (1-16 people) is $34.00 for two non-towed vehicles with trailers per site per day; an extra cars, including what it tows, are free.
  • Click here for more information on the Bighorn National Forest
  • Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
  • Refunds: Refund requests made through www.recreation.gov will be charged a $10 processing fee. This fee is retained by the reservation service contractor along with the non-refundable reservation fee. All requests for the return of the non-refundable reservation fee and the cancellation fee will be declined by the campground concessionaire as they did not receive these fees (these are the fees retained by the reservation contractor, a different entity).

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