Sunlight Rangers Cabin
Shoshone National Forest — fishing, hiking
Location: CODY, WY, WY
Price: From $225 per night
Rating: 5 out of 5 (16 reviews)
Season: May through October
Sunlight Rangers Cabin lies within the Sunlight Ranger Station, located approximately 40 miles northwest of Cody, Wyoming, in the Shoshone National Forest. Guests enjoy the area for its abundant trails for hiking, biking and off-road riding.The spacious, three-room log cabin can accommodate up to eight people. It has two queen beds and two sets of bunk beds.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/sunlight-rangers-cabin to be notified when sites open up.
Sunlight Rangers Cabin offers a unique forest service property in the Shoshone National Forest with excellent hiking, biking, and fly-fishing opportunities. Google reviews consistently praise the well-maintained grounds and comfortable accommodations, with campers highlighting nearby brook trout fishing.
Wildlife alert: Moose, Coyote, Mountain Bluebird, American Kestrel, Western Tanager, and Red Crossbill documented in the area
Insider tips for Sunlight Rangers Cabin: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 1 site Fly-fish Sunlight Creek for cutthroat, rainbow, and brook trout Plan for high-elevation hiking and biking trails in the Shoshone National Forest
Skip Sunlight Rangers Cabin if: You need hookups — no hookups available. You want year-round access — seasonal operations May through October only. You require late-notice bookings — book early is emphasized.
Best time to visit Sunlight Rangers Cabin: July-September — Fishing is good in July after high-water season; full operational season runs May through October.
Nearby campgrounds: Hunter Peak (CODY, WY), Wapiti Campground (CODY, WY), Big Game Campground (CODY, WY), Clearwater Campground (Cody, WY).
Cell Phone Coverage at Sunlight Rangers Cabin
Cell signal at Sunlight Rangers Cabin (CODY, 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.
Sunlight Rangers Cabin lies within the Sunlight Ranger Station, located approximately 40 miles northwest of Cody, Wyoming, in the Shoshone National Forest. Guests enjoy the area for its abundant trails for hiking, biking and off-road riding.The spacious, three-room log cabin can accommodate up to eight people. It has two queen beds and two sets of bunk beds.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 1 site
Fly-fish Sunlight Creek for cutthroat, rainbow, and brook trout
Plan for high-elevation hiking and biking trails in the Shoshone National Forest
Fishing is good in July after high-water season; full operational season runs May through October
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Cody, drive approximately 16 miles north on Highway 120, then take Chief Joseph Scenic Highway/Highway 296 west for 22 miles, up and over Dead Indian Pass and on to Sunlight. Sunlight Road/Forest Road 101 will be on your left just before you reach the Sunlight Bridge Overlook. Drive west on Sunlight Road for about 8 miles. The ranger station will be on your left. Upon pulling into the parking lot, you will find the cabin on your left on the east side of the station.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Shoshone National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Shoshone National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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