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

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.

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Hunting

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Skiing

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Snowmobile

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Seasonal information

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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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  • 6 guests
  • Pet Friendly

Site Details

Up to 6 guests
Shade
Campfire
Pet Friendly
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Reviews

47 reviews

Summary

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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.

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4.5

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Julie B

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September 4, 2025 Stayed at: Pole Creek Cabin, Loop: POLE CREEK CABIN

This is our third visit to Pole Creek Cabin. We enjoy the beautiful scenery and abundance of hiking possibilities. Part of the magic is not having cell service and that lends to more quality time with your people and animals. Please take plenty of water and stay hydrated and always plan for every type of weather.

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patricia r

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February 15, 2026 Stayed at: Pole Creek Cabin, Loop: POLE CREEK CABIN

Love this cabin! I try to get to it once or twice a year. I really appreciate how well the FS and the community of renters keep it clean and cared for. I've learned that the cabin is so well insulated, that I have the best luck opening the cabin door to get the fire going in the stove

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Michael W

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August 1, 2026 Stayed at: Pole Creek Cabin, Loop: POLE CREEK CABIN

I like the cabin, it was very clean. The area has alot of wildlife, although I didn't see any this particular day, oh I did see what I think is a pine marten.

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Jamie S

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August 30, 2026 Stayed at: Pole Creek Cabin, Loop: POLE CREEK CABIN

We have stayed at the Pole Creek Cabin several times. This time was a 4 night stay. The Forest Service spent some time cleaning and making some improvements to the site this summer, which was great! The gravel around the fire pit area was a major improvement in my opinion. I reccommend bringing plenty of water and some of your own cleaning supplies (Especially disposable gloves for cleaning the bathroom). The descriptions says cleaning supplies are supplied but every time we've stayed there hasn't been much. The only complaint I have is the people that left the day we checked in had left the fire going in the fire pit - NOT OK. Thank goodness we got there when we did to keep an eye on it, as it was very dry and the wind picked up in the afternoon. Please take enough water to put out your fires.

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Location & Directions for Pole Creek Cabin

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

Elevation: 2,506 ft

Getting There

From Buffalo, Wyoming, take State Highway 16 west 22 mi. Turn right on Forest Developed Road (FDR) 456 and travel approximately 1 mi 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...

Nearest town

Buffalo, WY - 24 mi

About 33 min to downtown

Highway access

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

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: October 22, 2026

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