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.

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CODY, WY, WY★ 5 (16 reviews)From $225/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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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Verified facts

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

Amenities

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

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 want year-round access — seasonal operations May through October only✕ You require late-notice bookings — book early is emphasized

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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

Best: July-September

Fishing is good in July after high-water season; full operational season runs May through October

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

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: Moose, Coyote, Mountain Bluebird, American Kestrel, Western Tanager, and Red Crossbill documented in the area

Location

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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.

Campground entrance

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Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Sunlight Rangers Cabin cost per night?+
Sunlight Rangers Cabin costs $225 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Sunlight Rangers Cabin open?+
Sunlight Rangers Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Sunlight Rangers Cabin have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Sunlight Rangers Cabin?+
Sunlight Rangers Cabin is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Sunlight Rangers Cabin?+
Sunlight Rangers Cabin 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 Sunlight Rangers Cabin?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Sunlight Rangers Cabin is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Sunlight Rangers Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
Sunlight Rangers Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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●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
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
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
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$225 /night★ 5 (16)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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