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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Sherman Guard Station And Bunkhouse

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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

Conditions today

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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

Campground entrance

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Community

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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.
●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$40 /night★ 4.2 (9)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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