Sherman Guard Station and Bunkhouse
Campground · Wyoming · 3 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Wyoming Range Withdrawal Area Special Designated Area (Special Designated Area) · Restricted Access
- 3
- Bookable sites
- up to 8
- People per site
- 7,799 ft
- Elevation
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
The facts
- 3 bookable sites
- 6 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Up to 8 people per site
- Loops: Scan & Pay
Site types
- 3 Cabin Nonelectric
- 3 Management
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Pets allowed
- Water hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, shade.
6 campsites at Sherman Guard Station and Bunkhouse
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherman Bunkhouse | — | Cabin Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sherman Compound | — | Cabin Nonelectric | — | Gravel | Moderate | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| Sherman Guard Station | — | Cabin Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | Moderate | — | 4 | 🐾 |
| S&P Site Type 0 | Scan & Pay | Management | — | — | — | — | — | |
| S&P Site Type 1 | Scan & Pay | Management | — | — | — | — | — | |
| S&P Site Type 2 | Scan & Pay | Management | — | — | — | — | — |
Getting there
42.94315, -110.39155 · 42°56'35.4"N 110°23'29.6"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 3.6 | 3.2 | 2.8 | 2.6 | 3.0 | 2.1 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.8 | 2.1 | 3.0 | 3.8 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 11.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Map
Fees and stay limits
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.
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
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Common questions about Sherman Guard Station and Bunkhouse
- Can you reserve a site at Sherman Guard Station and Bunkhouse?
- Yes, Sherman Guard Station and Bunkhouse is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Sherman Guard Station and Bunkhouse have?
- 6 sites in total, of which 3 can be booked.
- Are pets allowed at Sherman Guard Station and Bunkhouse?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Sherman Guard Station and Bunkhouse.
- Does Sherman Guard Station and Bunkhouse have hookups?
- No hookups are recorded here.
- Are campfires allowed at Sherman Guard Station and Bunkhouse?
- Campfires are allowed at Sherman Guard Station and Bunkhouse. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
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Contact
- Phone 307-276-5800
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-31.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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