Pole Creek Cabin

POLE CREEK CABIN
Pole Creek Cabin
POLE CREEK CABIN
POLE CREEK CABIN
POLE CREEK CABIN

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1 site

About Pole Creek Cabin

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. In the early 1990s the cabin was refurbished and used as a winter snowmobile and ski warming hut. Winter access is possible from the Nordic Ski area parking lot at Forest Developed Road (FDR) 473 and Highway 16, but only by cross country skis or snowmobiles.

Number of accommodations: 1

Activities & Attractions

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Hunting

Hunting

Year-round
Skiing

Skiing

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Snowmobile

Snowmobile

Winter

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Open year round

This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

365 Days

Campground Amenities

Cabin Interior

  • Heating
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Pole Creek Cabin, Loop: POLE CREEK CABIN

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Site Details

Up to 6 guests
Shade
Campfire
Pet Friendly
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Reviews (45)

What Guests Are Saying

Pole Creek Cabin is a clean, well-maintained retreat, appreciated for its beautiful scenery and comfortable accommodations, including cozy bunk beds and a stocked wood supply. Guests enjoy the rustic charm and peaceful environment, making it a great spot for quality time away from cell service. However, noise from nearby camping can be a drawback on weekends, suggesting off-season visits for more solitude.

Review Summary

4.5
45 reviews
5
66.7%
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4
24.4%
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4.4%
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Becky W

Verified

August 20, 2023 Stayed at: Pole Creek Cabin, Loop: POLE CREEK CABIN

5

Enjoyed getting away. Cabin is nice. Location was nice. Enjoyed a short hike and enjoyed being in the outdoors. Looking forward to going again.

Seth H

Verified

May 27, 2024 Stayed at: Pole Creek Cabin, Loop: POLE CREEK CABIN

5

So peaceful and secluded-we loved it! A little hard to find even with multiple direction preparations, but we made it. I would suggest setting a trip odometer from leaving Buffalo (or any other landmark) to make it easier not to miss the service road turn.

Cabin was clean, plenty of firewood, and lots to see around the site. We plan to go back one day!

Becky W

Verified

July 9, 2024 Stayed at: Pole Creek Cabin, Loop: POLE CREEK CABIN

5

Love getting away for a few days. Enjoyed spending time with family. Nice cabin.

Becky W

Verified

July 9, 2024 Stayed at: Pole Creek Cabin, Loop: POLE CREEK CABIN

3

Enjoyed family time.

Jeremy L

Verified

July 18, 2024 Stayed at: Pole Creek Cabin, Loop: POLE CREEK CABIN

4

Quiet and peaceful. No cell reception which is great. The road back into the cabin is pretty rough. A truck is recommended. I would love to see a few more cabin put up in the Bighorns. Maybe a some in the northern half as well as a few more on the southern end. I'm certain they would be booked just like Pole Creek and Muddy Guard are.

Marisa L

Verified

August 16, 2024 Stayed at: Pole Creek Cabin, Loop: POLE CREEK CABIN

5

Gorgeous location. Cabin exactly as described. We didn't realize other people could camp very near cabin, so we did have an RV neighbor near us but no issues, just not as remote as we were thinking it would be. Also some trails cut through the cabin property grounds, though we only saw a couple of people on horseback once so not tons of traffic. Excellent place for a base camp, beautiful trails very close by.

Lindsay N

Verified

December 7, 2024 Stayed at: Pole Creek Cabin, Loop: POLE CREEK CABIN

5

Such a great place. Canned food, paper towels and fire starters left by last occupants even a little extra water. Mattresses for the beds required less stuff to bring /carry. Plenty of wood. We enjoyed the solitude and reading the scary stories written by previous guests. The 1/2 mile hike was a great adventure by starlight Basic cabin but pans and basics made it easier than expected.

Lloyd L

Verified

May 12, 2025 Stayed at: Pole Creek Cabin, Loop: POLE CREEK CABIN

5

Found the Pole Creek Cabin very comfortable. Wood supply was well stocked as was housewares in the kitchen. Our bonus was the appearance of the Aurora Borealis on Friday night. We will be back! Thank you.

Patrick W

Verified

June 11, 2025 Stayed at: Pole Creek Cabin, Loop: POLE CREEK CABIN

5

Amazing cabin. Clean. Well appointed. Everything you’d want - except for the neighbors.

The Forest Service allows camping literally almost right up to the door of the cabin - so you’re subjected to music, generators, noise, 4-wheelers, and boozing.

Skip this on weekends or anytime you’re looking for solitude. Off season - it’s amazing!

Kathryn M

Verified

August 7, 2025 Stayed at: Pole Creek Cabin, Loop: POLE CREEK CABIN

5

This is a piece of heaven tucked away in the mountains! It offers just enough”luxury” yet still is rustic with no running water or electricity. It’s beautiful, peaceful, quiet. The wood burning stove on a chilly night is my favorite part. It’s close to Crazy Woman Canyon and other really fun places to explore. The cabin has a very well made and the bunk beds are comfortable.

Location Pole Creek Cabin

Address:
Powder River Ranger District, 1415 Fort Street
Buffalo, WY, 82834
United States

Highway access

The campground is accessible via State Highway 16, which is approximately 22 miles west of Buffalo, Wyoming.

Elevation: 2506 feet

Distance to downtown

24 mi drive to downtown Buffalo (about 33 min)

Policies & Rules

General

  • Entry is by combination lock; contact the ranger district at (307) 684-7806 during office hours for combination
  • No drinking water is available at the cabin
  • Please bring garbage bags; this is a 'pack it in, pack it out' facility
  • Please clean cabin before leaving; cleaning supplies are provided
  • Bears frequent the area; keep all food out of sight in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from area after eating
  • 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.
  • Click here https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/bighorn/home for more information about the Bighorn National Forest

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Last updated: September 8, 2026

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