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Sherman Guard Station and Bunkhouse
FSU.S. Forest Service — Big Piney · Wyoming · Bridger-Teton National Forest
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Bridger-Teton National Forest |
| Location | Big Piney · Wyoming · Bridger-Teton National Forest · 42.94315, -110.39155 · Map |
| Sites | 3 public sites counted from the federal listing — 3 cabin nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 3 sites Water hookups at 0 of 3 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 3 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 3 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Sherman Guard Station has 2 seperate cabins. During summer months June1-Oct 31, both cabins rent together under the Sherman Compound. Winter months Nov 1-May 31 cabins are rented seperatly, if you want both you will need to rent them both. During the winter months, cabin is only accesible by snowmachine, skis, or walk in. |
| Check-in / out | In 2:00 PM · Out 11:00 AM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 2 sites, as reported |
| Amenities, as reported | Vault toilets |
| Phone | 307-276-5800 |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-03-31.
From the official listing
Overview As the original Sherman Ranger Station built around 1929, this bunkhouse was used as a seasonal/ summer headquarters for early Forest Service management of timber and rangelands. The Sherman Guard Station and Bunkhouse is nestled in the Horse Creek drainage in a beautiful mountain setting with lots of hiking, bird watching, many verities of wild life, flowers and so much more. In the winter, Horse Creek is a saught out destination for snow machining.
Recreation Hunting, hiking, horse back riding, snow machining, bird watching, picnicking, sight seeing, and Fishing. Jackson Hole is less then 70 miles North, Granite Hot Sprins is about 50 miles North and East, Pinedale is less then 30 miles East.
Facilities There is NO GUARANTEE of Water, Wood or Cookware.
Access to the cabins during the winter is over the snow. Snowmobile, ski in, or walk in from the Horse Creek Parking lot. (~1/4 mile).
Wood stove,
Solor eneregy
Water (seasonal only)
Flushing toilet & shower when water is on (mid/late June-mid Sept)
Fridge and stove top (propane) NO Oven
Bring garbage bags and take garbage with you.
Fire pit,
Bunk beds w/ matress's & covers, no bedding provided
Cooking pans, Dishes & utensils,
Be prepared to cut wood as needed.
Pets & livestock are allowed at guard station. NO PASTURE, Weed FREE Hay only, Corrals are East of bunk houses, no water trough, creek is close by
Critters of all sizes inhabbit the area and are known to enter the cabins, this would include mice, bats, spiders and other small rodants or insects. Be prepared to have them in and around the cabin.
Natural Features Willows and Pines provide sparse Shade. Grasses and summer wildflowers are abundant. Horse Creek runs not far from the guard stations. Pleanty of wildlife to see amongst the beautiful view.
Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (307) 276-3375. Nearby Attractions Jackson Hole with in 70 miles, Yellowstone National Park is about 200 miles , Granit Hot Springs, 50 miles, Wyoming National Trail is on the Wyoming Range along with many Trail Heads and roads to travel on. Wind River Mountain Range is just East of the guard station with many opertunities of hiking. The Green River Lake is to the east
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Trip Card — Sherman Guard Station and Bunkhouse
Big Piney · Wyoming · Bridger-Teton National Forest
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Big Piney · Wyoming · Bridger-Teton National Forest |
| Fees | Sherman Guard Station has 2 seperate cabins. During summer months June1-Oct 31, both cabins rent together under the Sherman Compound. Winter months Nov 1-May 31 cabins are rented s… |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 3 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10190963 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.