Pole Creek Cabin

About this site

Overview 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. Recreation The cabin is conveniently located for access to a wide variety of year-round activities. Because this cabin is located on both ski and snowmobile trails, it is a great winter activity destination. Some of the summer activities that take place in and around the area include fishing, mountain biking, ATV riding, hiking and hunting. Facilities The cabin is conveniently located for access to a wide variety of year-round activities. Because this cabin is located on both ski and snowmobile trails, it is a great winter activity destination. Some of the summer activities that take place in and around the area include fishing, mountain biking, ATV riding, hiking and hunting. Natural Features The Pole Creek Cabin is located at 8,200 feet elevation on the Powder River Ranger District nearest Buffalo, Wyoming. The cabin is surrounded by a lodgepole pine forest and is nestled along the edge of a meadow frequented by moose and a variety of other wildlife species. A short drive from the cabin, one can tour the scenic Crazy Woman Canyon or fish in nearby Tie Hack Reservoir. Nearby Attractions The town of Buffalo, Wyoming, is located within a half hour drive for amenities such as grocery stores, swimming pool, historic downtown and a museum. Additional Info: The cabin is a two-room structure with two sets of bunk beds (sleeps 4-6 people), wood stove for heat, kitchen cabinets and counter, table, chairs, and benches. Basic utensils are available. A fire ring and picnic table are outside, and a vault toilet is located nearby. Firewood is provided. No drinking water, electricity, trash service, or cook stove are provided. Reservations are required through Recreation.gov. Cost is $35/night with a 14-day stay limit. Check-in/checkout is 12 PM. Entry is by combination lock; contact Powder River Ranger District at 307-684-7806 (Monday-Friday 8 AM-4:30 PM) for the combination. The cabin is available year-round.

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Contact

• 307-684-7806
• https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/250041

Location

44.193889, -106.942222