Sherman Guard Station And Bunkhouse

Summary

Sherman Guard Station and Bunkhouse is a historic campground nestled in Horse Creek drainage in a beautiful mountain setting with a variety of activities such as hunting, hiking, wildlife viewing, fishing and snow machining. With Jackson Hole and Yellowstone National Park nearby, there is plenty to explore, as well as grasses, wildflowers and ample wildlife around the guard station. Campers should bring their own supplies, such as bedding and cookware, and be prepared to cut wood as needed.

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.

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

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. 

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