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Lost Cabin Campground

North Bend, Wyoming
4.3 (257 reviews)

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About Lost Cabin Campground

Overview Lost Cabin Campground is located 29 miles 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: support@rusticfreedom.comRecreation Scenic off-road driving is available on nearby Elgin Park, Pole Creek and Craz...

Overview
Lost Cabin Campground is located 29 miles 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: support@rusticfreedom.comRecreation
Scenic off-road driving is available on nearby Elgin Park, Pole Creek and Crazy Woman Canyon Roads. Hiking and mountain biking are allowed on these roads as well.
Many additional hiking trails are available in the Cloud Peak Wilderness. A short trail leads from the campground to a scenic creek below.Facilities
The campground offers several single-family sites each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Accessible vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided.
The nearest dump station is 12 miles away on Powder River Pass.Natural Features
The campground is situated on a hillside above Highway 16. A dense forest of lodgepole pine covers the area and North Fork Creek flows nearby.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (307) 431-7446.
Nearby Attractions
Meadowlark Lake is 20 minutes west of the campground, and Tie Hack Reservoir is 20 minutes north. Both lakes are great locations for canoeing and fishing.

The High Park Lookout is located just east of Meadowlark Lake. This old fire lookout was built by the CCC decades ago and is no longer active. A short hike leads to the lookout, where hikers are awarded panoramic views of the surrounding area.

South Fork Lodge is nearby, offering dining options, lodging, guided horseback riding and fishing and camping supplies. Charges & Cancellations
Refunds: Refund requests made through www.recreation.gov will be charged a $10 processing fee. This cancellation processing 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 processing 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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Book Early

North Bend is popular during peak season. Reserve 2-4 weeks in advance for weekends and holidays.

Check-in Time

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Local Weather

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Lost Cabin Campground Reviews

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Chris C

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Chris C

Wonderful camping location set right in the middle of Grand Teton and Yellowstone. Full hook ups available. Though camp sites may be close to one another the trees give you a great sense of privacy. Sites are well maintained and bathrooms were well kept. Laundry available in campground with multiple units available. Gas pumps and convenience store on property as well. Definitely recommend to anyon... Wonderful camping location set right in the middle of Grand Teton and Yellowstone. Full hook ups available. Though camp sites may be close to one another the trees give you a great sense of privacy. Sites are well maintained and bathrooms were well kept. Laundry available in campground with multiple units available. Gas pumps and convenience store on property as well. Definitely recommend to anyone hoping to see both national parks without moving sites and the convenience of full RV hook ups.

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xs2 Guds

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by xs2 Guds

This is a gem of a place. We stayed in the cabin and it’s so amazing. Cabins have bunk beds, perfect for a family of 4-5. There’s a picnic table & fireplace outside for each site. Very quiet place, perfectly located to explore both Yellowstone National Park & Grand Tetons. Both Mammoth springs & Beartooth Highways are very far out from this place - it will take an entire day for these place from t... This is a gem of a place. We stayed in the cabin and it’s so amazing. Cabins have bunk beds, perfect for a family of 4-5. There’s a picnic table & fireplace outside for each site. Very quiet place, perfectly located to explore both Yellowstone National Park & Grand Tetons. Both Mammoth springs & Beartooth Highways are very far out from this place - it will take an entire day for these place from this campground. There’s a convenience store & gas station located onsite. Laundry facility is 24x7. Front desk at the lodge is open 24x7 for checkin after 6pm. Wonderful place.

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wanda kelley

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by wanda kelley

Beautiful place!! Their restaurant and amenities were far better than in Yellowstone. The food was top class!! Great service. We stayed in the cabins. We had our own restroom. Pets everywhere! I was nice to see them around!

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I B

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by I B

Just got back from a fantastic trip and this campground just added to the experience. Great location between Yellowstone and Grand Teton with easy access to anywhere. Quiet and peaceful, we didn't encounter anyone who was disrespectful to their neighbors. The staff is very friendly, they care about the safety of their guests and are very attentive. Each site has a bear box and all the other amenit... Just got back from a fantastic trip and this campground just added to the experience. Great location between Yellowstone and Grand Teton with easy access to anywhere. Quiet and peaceful, we didn't encounter anyone who was disrespectful to their neighbors. The staff is very friendly, they care about the safety of their guests and are very attentive. Each site has a bear box and all the other amenities. The odd thing is the sewage system, I don't understand why it is so high above the ground, but you can live with it. We didn't use the shared showers and toilets, but it is very useful that there is a laundry room, gas station and a store, although the prices are higher than usual. The wifi is pretty weak, but if you have AT&T it is not a problem, the internet and connection works great in this place, but you are unlikely to get internet in Yellowstone itself. Beautiful views around, magical atmosphere, I am very glad I visited here!

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J Bec

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by J Bec

We had a great 5-night stay at Headwaters campground. Nice spaces with electric and water, clean, warm shower and bathroom. Handy dishwashing station. Met some nice people there. NPS staff was great. The location between Yellowstone and Grand Teton cannot be beat.

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