Sunlight Rangers Cabin

Yellowstone

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Sunlight Rangers Cabin

Yellowstone

About this campsite

Overview

Sunlight Rangers Cabin lies within the Sunlight Ranger Station, located approximately 40 miles northwest of Cody, Wyoming, in the Shoshone National Forest. Guests enjoy the area for its abundant trails for hiking, biking and off-road riding.

Recreation

Sunlight Creek is a popular fly-fishing stream. Anglers cast for cutthroat, rainbow and brook trout. Fishing is good in July, after the high-water season.

Hikers, mountain bikers and off-road enthusiasts will find several motorized and non-motorized trails in the surrounding area.

Facilities

The spacious, three-room log cabin can accommodate up to eight people. It has two queen beds and two sets of bunk beds. No linens, bedding or pillows are provided. The fully-equipped kitchen includes a stove, refrigerator, microwave, toaster, coffee pot, pots, pans, dishes and utensils. The dining room has seating for eight. A fireplace is located in the living room. A telephone is available FOR EMERGENCIES ONLY. An indoor bathroom is available. Guests must bring their own towels and toiletries.

Natural Features

The cabin is situated in beautiful Sunlight Valley near Sunlight Creek. A scenic, grassy meadow surrounds the cabin, and a mixed conifer forest covers the mountainsides.

Location

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Common questions about SUNLIGHT RANGERS CABIN

Is SUNLIGHT RANGERS CABIN free to camp at?

Yes. SUNLIGHT RANGERS CABIN in WY is a free camp, so there is no nightly fee to stay. There is no booking system for it, so plan on first in, best dressed, especially on long weekends. We hold no facilities list for it, so go in self sufficient with your own water and a way to deal with rubbish.

Can you book SUNLIGHT RANGERS CABIN online?

We hold no online booking link for SUNLIGHT RANGERS CABIN, so it is not bookable through this page. For sites like this, turning up early in the day is the surest way to get a spot, particularly in peak season.

Where is SUNLIGHT RANGERS CABIN?

SUNLIGHT RANGERS CABIN sits in WY. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

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