USDA Forest Service · Wyoming

Sherman Guard Station and Bunkhouse

USDA Forest Service · Wyoming, United States

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Sites
6
Hookups
2 with water, 3 no hookups
Season
Year-round
Drinking water
Yes
Restrooms
Yes
Showers
Yes
Pets
Yes
Elevation
7,795 ft
Dark sky
Bortle class 1
Cell coverage
T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
Lake
Bridger-Teton National Forest
Nearest town
Big Piney
Address
10418 S US Hwy 189, Big Piney, WY, 83113
Phone
307-276-5800
Activities
Birding, Camping, Cross Country Skiing, Hiking, Historic & Cultural Site, Horse Camping, Horseback Riding, Hunting, Ice Fishing, Mountain Biking, Mushroom Picking, Photography

About

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

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.

Weather, month by month

MonthTypical highTypical lowColdest nightHottest dayYears with a night below 32°F
January25°7°-17°35°11 of 11
February27°11°-15°43°11 of 11
March35°17°1°51°11 of 11
April40°22°1°57°11 of 11
May52°31°21°65°10 of 11
June67°41°27°83°7 of 11
July79°51°35°89°0 of 11
August75°50°41°85°0 of 11
September66°40°27°76°3 of 11
October52°28°-1°67°10 of 10
November37°16°-12°52°10 of 10
December27°7°-10°44°10 of 10

Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.

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