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Sherman Guard Station And Bunkhouse

Bridger-Teton National Forest — lakeside, hiking

Location: Big Piney, WY, WY

Price: From $40 per night

Price range: $40–$80 per night

Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (9 reviews)

Season: May through October

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.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Showers

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/sherman-guard-station-and-bunkhouse to be notified when sites open up.

Historic 1929 Forest Service bunkhouse nestled in Horse Creek drainage with abundant recreation including hiking, horseback riding, hunting, and wildlife viewing in a beautiful mountain setting.

Wildlife alert: American Bison, American Black Bear, Pronghorn, and Greater Sage-Grouse present within 8km

Insider tips for Sherman Guard Station And Bunkhouse: Book early as this is a popular federal campground Only 3 tent sites available Bunkhouse equipped with propane heater, propane lanterns, stove, and furniture for rustic accommodations with modern amenities

Skip Sherman Guard Station And Bunkhouse if: You need hookups - no hookups available. You prefer full-service amenities - water and electricity no longer provided. You visit outside May-October season - campground is seasonal.

Best time to visit Sherman Guard Station And Bunkhouse: May-October — Official operating season for the campground. Winter — Horse Creek is a sought-out destination for snow machining, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing.

Nearby campgrounds: East Table Campground (Alpine, WY), Meadows Cabin (AFTON, WY), Hoback Guard Station (BIG PINEY, WY), Granite Creek Campground (Bondurant, WY).

Cell Phone Coverage at Sherman Guard Station And Bunkhouse

Cell signal at Sherman Guard Station And Bunkhouse (Big Piney, WY): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

    Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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    Big Piney, WY, WY★ 4.2 (9 reviews)From $40/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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    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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    Verified facts

    RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
    SeasonMay through October
    Stay limit14 days
    HookupsNo hookups.
    Pull-throughsAvailable
    ToiletsVault toilets
    PetsAllowed
    CampfiresAllowed
    Max/site6 people

    Amenities

    RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
    Essentials
    Fire Rings
    Recreation
    Picnic Tables
    Family & Pets
    Showers

    Straight talk

    CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

    Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

    Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
    Skip it if:✕ You need hookups - no hookups available✕ You prefer full-service amenities - water and electricity no longer provided✕ You visit outside May-October season - campground is seasonal

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    Book early as this is a popular federal campground

    Only 3 tent sites available

    Bunkhouse equipped with propane heater, propane lanterns, stove, and furniture for rustic accommodations with modern amenities

    Best: May-October

    Official operating season for the campground

    Best: Winter

    Horse Creek is a sought-out destination for snow machining, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing

    Things to do nearby

    RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

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    Cell signal

    FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
    T-Mobile
    4G · 0%
    Verizon
    4G · 0%
    AT&T
    4G · 0%

    FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

    Wildlife nearby

    iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
    Alert: American Bison, American Black Bear, Pronghorn, and Greater Sage-Grouse present within 8km

    Location

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    307-276-5800· Bridger-Teton National Forest

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    Pro tips

    • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Bridger-Teton National Forest fills fast in peak season.
    • Check current road conditions at Bridger-Teton National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

    Frequently asked questions

    RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
    How much does Sherman Guard Station And Bunkhouse cost per night?+
    Sherman Guard Station And Bunkhouse costs $40–$80 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
    What season is Sherman Guard Station And Bunkhouse open?+
    Sherman Guard Station And Bunkhouse is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does Sherman Guard Station And Bunkhouse have hookups?+
    No hookups.
    What is the maximum RV length at Sherman Guard Station And Bunkhouse?+
    Sherman Guard Station And Bunkhouse is primarily a tent camping facility.
    How do I make reservations at Sherman Guard Station And Bunkhouse?+
    Sherman Guard Station And Bunkhouse is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
    What is the cell service like at Sherman Guard Station And Bunkhouse?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Sherman Guard Station And Bunkhouse is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
    What season is Sherman Guard Station And Bunkhouse open, and what are check-in times?+
    Sherman Guard Station And Bunkhouse is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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    $40 /night★ 4.2 (9)
    SeasonMay through October
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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    Nearby Campgrounds

    East Table Campground

    Alpine, WY

    From $20/night

    Meadows Cabin

    AFTON, WY

    From $50/night

    Hoback Guard Station

    BIG PINEY, WY

    From $80/night

    Granite Creek Campground

    Bondurant, WY

    From $20/night

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