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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)
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.
Reservations are not accepted.
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.
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!
Great campground. For the price we expected a dump station. Otherwise, I would have given 5 stars.
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.
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.
