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Sherman Guard Station and Bunkhouse

Big Piney, WY

Sherman Guard Station Compound

October 2026

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About

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

Amenities

  • fire rings
  • showers
  • toilets

Phone: 307-276-5800

Is Sherman Guard Station and Bunkhouse fully booked?

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