SUNLIGHT RANGERS CABIN
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Check in: 2:00 p.m.; Check-out: 11:00 p.m.
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Phone
- 307-527-6921 - THIS NUMBER IS NOT FOR RESERVATIONS. FOR RESERVATION OR INQUIRIES ABOUT RESERVATION STATUS, GO TO RECREATION.GOV 1-877-444-6777
- Coordinates
- 44.7269, -109.5542
- Last verified
- September 19, 2026
About this place
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.
From the USFS.
Is SUNLIGHT RANGERS CABIN free?
No. SUNLIGHT RANGERS CABIN charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to SUNLIGHT RANGERS CABIN?
The Sunlight Ranger Cabin is located approximately 40 miles northwest of Cody at 724 Sunlight Road. Take Highway 120 north from Cody approximately 16 miles, turn left onto Chief Joseph Scenic Highway 296, and drive west 22 miles up and over Dead Indian Pass. At the bottom of the pass turn left onto Sunlight Road 101, then drive west approximately 8 miles, the cabin will be on your left.
Nearby
- Little Sunlight Campground1.9 mi
- Dead Indian Campground7.0 mi
- Hunter Peak Campground11.9 mi
- HUNTER PEAK12.0 mi
- Island Lake Campground14.8 mi
- Hogan and Luce Campsite 515.1 mi
- Hogan and Luce Campsite 415.1 mi
- Hogan and Luce Campsite 315.2 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 19, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
