Sherman Guard Station and Bunkhouse

About this site

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 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. 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 Additional Info: Two separate rental buildings: Sherman Guard Station and Sherman Bunkhouse, both with full kitchens including gas stove, gas refrigerator, pots, pans, dishes, and cutlery. Potable water, flushing toilets, and showers available seasonally (mid/late June to mid September). Vault toilet available year-round. Wood stove, solar energy, fire pit, bunk beds with mattresses and covers (no bedding provided). Access requires key from Big Piney District Office; winter access may require snowmobile, ski, or walk-in (~1/4 mile). Pets and livestock allowed with restrictions (weed-free hay only, corrals available). Pack out all garbage. Reservations required via Recreation.gov.

Amenities & access

Contact

• 307-276-3375
• https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10190963

Location

42.943155, -110.391550