Can you reserve a site at Palmer Creek Trailhead (Lost Cabin #2)?

No. Palmer Creek Trailhead (Lost Cabin #2) is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Palmer Creek Trailhead (Lost Cabin #2)

Facility · Wyoming ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Norbeck Wildlife Preserve National Game Refuge (National Game Refuge) · Open Access

5,194 ft
Elevation

One of two National Recreation Trails in the Black Hills, the Palmer Creek Trail (Lost Cabin #2), starts with a steep climb to the Wilderness boundary. Then during a gradual descent, users are treated to numberous views of Harney Peak. This trail is a favorite of many hikers and riders, and is often used as a loop with Harney Trail #9 for a long day outing. Water is available at Nelson Creek and Lost Cabin Creek.

Getting there

43.88600, -103.55400 · 43°53'9.6"N 103°33'14.4"W

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Typical weather

Typically 83°F in Jul, down to 41°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	41	41	49	56	65	75	83	82	74	60	49	41
Low °F	10	10	19	26	37	45	51	48	39	28	18	10
Precip in	0.4	0.7	1.1	2.5	4.2	3.4	3.5	2.3	1.5	1.6	0.6	0.5

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Palmer Creek Trailhead (Lost Cabin #2)

Can you reserve a site at Palmer Creek Trailhead (Lost Cabin #2)?: No. Palmer Creek Trailhead (Lost Cabin #2) is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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