Mikesell Potts Recreation Area

  • $15.00 /night
  • (4.4)5 reviews

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Camping Style

Backpacker
Cabin
Other Camping
RV Camping
Tent Camping
Trailer Camping

About Campground

The Mikesell-Potts Recreation Area is a county owned facility located on the south shore of Lake DeSmet 8 miles north of Buffalo, WY off exit 51 of I-90. Each year, Lake DeSmet is visited by locals and travelers from across the country who enjoy fishing, boating, swimming, camping and pristine views of the water and surrounding mountains.

Camping is available on a first come/first serve basis at this site.

Over 60 overnight camping spots ($15 per night)

8 camping sites with electricity ($20 per night)

Available at no charge:

2 boat ramps

Picnic areas for day use at beach area on south side

4 restrooms (1 open year round)

Fees

Overnight camping fees are paid on the “honor ” system. Fees are $20 per night for sites with electricity and $15 per night for sites without electricity.

Reservation Details

Reservations are not accepted.

Access

Boat-In
Drive-in
Walk-in

Accommodations

RV Sites
Standard
Tent Sites

Features

Big Rig Friendly
Electric Hookups
Picnic Table
Toilets
Trash

Essentials

ADA Access
Alcohol Allowed
Fires Allowed
Mobile Service
Pets Allowed

Location Map

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4.4

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Martie

1 year ago
4/5

Great stop for an overnight or a few days. 8 sites have electricity but there is no water or rv dump at location. Be sure to come prepared as nearby campstore charged $15 to fill our water tank & another $15 to dump. Park fees are $15 for dry camping & $20 for 30/50 amp electric. Boat launch on-site and great little swimming beach in the day use & picnic area. Paved roads & gravelled pull-ins. Level-ish. Each site has a picnic table; some are covered and one or two have some trees for shade. No showers or flush toilets. Some of the sites are small but several have side-by space to park toads or toys. This park doesn't take advanced reservations & payment is cash by envelope.

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Lynne Fedorick

1 year ago
5/5

Lovely, quiet private campsites with good power and cell reception and a nice lake. The campground has horseshoe pits, beach volleyball and a group area with a big fire pit. Power was good here too!

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John Shrieves

1 year ago
4/5

Great campground. For the price we expected a dump station. Otherwise, I would have given 5 stars.

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Matthew Breese

1 year ago
4/5

A very nice campground for some amazing sunsets and some clear water. We stayed in a 45' toy hauler on a site that was along the lake. It was higher up than other sites but we had a beautiful North facing view. There is no electricity, water or sewer. It is dry camping! We stayed five days but extended for a few more. Great kayaking lake...so clear and clean.

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J Scott Lumsden

1 year ago
5/5

We found this campground while making and RV trip south out of Idaho and into Colorado. The great thing is it's first come first served and there are 8 sites with electricity. It's 50,30,15 amp at the pedestals. Then a bunch of sites without any utilities. We got an electric sure on October 1 st. Decided to stay 2 nights and explore Buffalo on the second day. The 8 electric sites are on a slope, but the county has leveled the driveway part where your RV will park and there's gravel under it. Our site, #6, want wide enough to allow our steps to open at the same level as our tires, which caused a problem for us. "Watch out for that last step it's a dousey..."

But I blocked up some did so we could get in and out.

The sites are big. We're in a 37 ft 5 th wheel and we parked our tow vehicle right in front.

I'm betting that in the summer this is a busy place. Price is $15 no electricity, and $20 with electricity. Can't hear I 90.

Good att but bad t mobile.

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