Established Camping
Sherman Guard Station And Bunkhouse — Bridger Teton National Forest
Sherman Guard Station and Bunkhouse is located in the Bridger-Teton National Forest near Big Piney, Wyoming. The area features forested terrain with elevations that can influence temperature ranges, typically between 30°F and 80°F depending on the season. Nearby attractions include the Green River and the Wind River Range, offering opportunities for hiking and fishing.
Description
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. 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
Fee Info
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.
Location
Sherman Guard Station And Bunkhouse — Bridger Teton National Forest is located in Wyoming
Address
10418 S US Hwy 189
Big piney, WY 83113
Coordinates
42.943155 N
110.39155 W
Detours Nearby
Granite Creek Trailhead
1 hr 20 min away
Greys River Corridor
1 hr 38 min away
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 2 min from Idaho Falls
- 3 hrs 40 min from Logan
- 3 hrs 46 min from Pocatello
- 3 hrs 50 min from Ogden
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Site Types
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Water Hookups
