Sunlight Rangers Cabin
Open for reservations May through September. Reservations required via Recreation.gov; no walk-ins accepted. Check-in at 2:00 PM, check-out at 11:00 AM. 16-day maximum stay limit.
Flood Watch issued August 29 at 1:07PM MDT until August 30 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, northwest, and west central Wyoming, including the following areas, in central Wyoming, Wind River Mountains West. In northwest Wyoming, Absaroka Mountains, Jackson Hole, Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains and Yellowstone National Park. In west central Wyoming, Salt River and Wyoming Ranges and Star Valley. * WHEN...Through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Increased moisture from the Pacific will move across northwest Wyoming through the weekend, bringing an extended chance for showers and thunderstorms. The increased moisture will have the potential to produce locally heavy rainfall, providing excessive runoff in flood-prone and low-lying areas. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
From Recreation.gov
Walk-up is not available at this facility. Available by reservation only through the call-center or web.
Wheeled Vehicles in Wilderness
This order describes the prohibition of wheeled vehicles in all National Forest Wilderness Areas of the Rocky Mountain Region and any exceptions thereof.
About
Sunlight Rangers Cabin is a historic three-bedroom log cabin located within the Sunlight Ranger Station in Shoshone National Forest, approximately 40 miles northwest of Cody, Wyoming. The cabin sits in scenic Sunlight Valley near Sunlight Creek, surrounded by a grassy meadow with mixed conifer forest covering the mountainsides. The cabin accommodates up to eight guests with two queen beds and two sets of bunk beds across three bedrooms. It features a fully equipped kitchen with stove, refrigerator, microwave, toaster, coffee pot, and complete cookware and utensils. The living area has a fireplace, and there's an indoor bathroom with bathtub and shower. Guests must bring their own linens, bedding, pillows, towels, and toiletries. There is no cell service at this location. Sunlight Creek offers excellent fly-fishing for cutthroat, rainbow, and brook trout, with fishing best in July after high water recedes. The surrounding area provides numerous trails for hiking, mountain biking, and off-road riding. Food storage is required due to bear activity. The cabin has a 16-day stay limit and is not accessible to persons with mobility impairments.
Directions
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. Just before the Sunlight Bridge Overlook, turn left onto Sunlight Road (Forest Road 101) and drive west approximately 8 miles. The ranger station will be on your left; the cabin is on the east side of the station.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | No |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $225 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (307) 527-6921 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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