Sherman Guard Station And Bunkhouse
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.
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Site mix
| Cabins | 3 |
| Host/management | 3 |
Site guide
2 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Surface | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherman Compound | Gravel | No / – | 8 / 3 | Yes | Standard | |
| Sherman Guard Station | Pull-through | Gravel | No / – | 4 / 3 | Yes | Standard |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Amenities & rules
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| 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. |
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.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
| Nearest town | Big Piney, Wyoming |
| Coordinates | 42.9432° N, 110.3915° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 14.7 mi |
| Outdoor gear | The Great Outdoor Shop ↗ | 27.1 mi |
| RV sales & service | Airstream of Wyoming ↗ | 32.3 mi |
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Trails nearby
- 0.6 miBlind Bull/Horse Creek (E) ↗11.5 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 1.4 miHorse Mountain ↗7.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 4.5 miOld Indian ↗22.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 4.9 miProspect Mountain4.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trailheads within three miles
- 0.6 miNorth Horse Creek SnowmobileTrailhead ↗Bridger-Teton National Forest
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Bridger-Teton National Forest.
- inBridger-Teton National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 3,466,359 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Fort BonnevilleSite · Pinedale · 13.4 mi
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.
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.
Nearby
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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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Sherman Guard Station And Bunkhouse?
Sites at Sherman Guard Station And Bunkhouse are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Sherman Guard Station And Bunkhouse?
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.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Sherman Guard Station And Bunkhouse?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Sherman Guard Station And Bunkhouse have?
6 sites, including 3 cabins.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Sherman Guard Station And Bunkhouse?
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.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Sherman Guard Station And Bunkhouse?
Yes, pets are allowed at Sherman Guard Station And Bunkhouse. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Sherman Guard Station And Bunkhouse?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Sherman Guard Station And Bunkhouse?
Hunting, hiking, horse back riding, snow machining, bird watching, picnicking, sight seeing, and Fishing. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Sherman Guard Station And Bunkhouse?
Big Piney, Wyoming. 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.
Source: Getting there
What if Sherman Guard Station And Bunkhouse is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Warren Bridge Campground (14.7 mi, first-come), Forest Park Campground (17.1 mi, first-come), and Moose Flat Campground (19.2 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby