Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-10190963
When Sherman Guard Station and Bunkhouse reopens
Sherman Guard Station and Bunkhouse's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
1
Openings · last 90 days
1
Only 1 opening in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 3 monitored sites
Of the 549 tracked site-nights (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 208 open for online reservation · 19 reserved · 88 closed · 234 not yet released.
Where the open windows are
62.1% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 208 of 549 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Not open online62.1%
Open site-nights208 / 549
Reserved (of online inventory)19 / 227
Weekday openings50
Weekend openings36
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 50 fall on weekdays and 36 on weekends (Fri–Sun). The split covers the 86 open site-nights on mapped sites; 208 site-nights are open across all monitored inventory.
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027January shows no online availability. 0 of 93 tracked site-nights are open there — 93 not yet released.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 1 site| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 1 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 1 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 1 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: 1 site is available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: 1 site is available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: no online availability on any tracked night.
Availability
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| Sherman Compound | 86 |
This site currently has 86 site-nights available.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateWed · Sep 23
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
January0 of 93 · not yet released
The next bookable night is Sep 23; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
86 open site-nights across 1 site at Sherman Guard Station and Bunkhouse, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 4 2-night, 3 3-night, 1 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 23 at site Sherman Compound.
All 1 site with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherman Compound | Not recorded | None | 86 | 73 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14 +74 more |
About Sherman Guard Station and Bunkhouse
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.
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
3 monitored sitesNo hookupsPets OKFire pitsMax party 8
Getting there
10418 Us Hwy 189, Big Piney, WY 83113307-276-5800
BirdingCampingCross Country SkiingHikingHistoric & Cultural SiteHorse CampingHorseback RidingHuntingIce FishingMountain BikingMushroom PickingPhotographyScenic DriveSnowmobile TrailsSnowshoeingWood Cutting
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Sherman Guard Station and Bunkhouse?
Reservations for Sherman Guard Station and Bunkhouse are made through Recreation.gov. 208 of 549 tracked site-nights are currently open (37.9%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 1 site opening here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 14:17 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Sherman Guard Station and Bunkhouse?
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site-date opening here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Sherman Guard Station and Bunkhouse?
3 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 23 at site Sherman Compound. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Sherman Guard Station and Bunkhouse?
December 2026, with 92 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 93.
When is the next open date at Sherman Guard Station and Bunkhouse?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Wed, Sep 23 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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