Bishop Mountain Cabin
Bishop Mountain Cabin was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1938. The one-room cabin formerly housed Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management employees who stayed there to watch for forest fires. A historic fire lookout tower is nearby. The cabin was used for lookout workers until the early 1980s. Guests can drive to the cabin from early June through mid-November, weather permitting, although about 16 miles of the trip are on high-clearance gravel roads. Four wheel drive pick-up trucks are required for cabin access. During winter months November through May, access to the cabin is accessible by snowmobile or other snow means, on an ungroomed portion of the road.
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| Site | Entry | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Pull-through | Gravel | Partial | 4 / 2 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
Guests will find two sets of bunkbeds with mattress pads, a dining table and chairs. A wood cook stove is available for cooking and heating, and firewood is provided. A vault toilet is located in a separate building. Running water and electricity are not available. Guests must bring their own water supply as well as trash bags for packing out garbage. Bedding, matches, lighting and first aid supplies are not provided.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Ashton, ID, travel north on Highway 20 for 16 miles, then turn left (west) on North Antelope Flat Road (#168). Travel 7.5 miles to Bishop Mountain Road (#120) and then turn right (north) and travel for about 5.4 miles. The road dead ends at the cabin.
| Nearest town | Ashton, Idaho |
| Coordinates | 44.3336° N, 111.5536° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 31.3 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Eagle's Curios ↗ | 31.7 mi |
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Explore
Worth a stop
Harriman State Park is approximately 14 miles east of Bishop Mountain and open year-round. It lies within a wildlife refuge that's part of the Yellowstone Ecosystem. Visitors often see moose, elk, sandhill cranes and trumpeter swans. Anglers can find some of the best fly-fishing in the nation, and there are numerous multi-use trails.
- 3.1 miWest End Boat Ramp ↗Boat launch
- 7 miLast Chance Fisherman Access Fishing Site ↗Fishing site
- 9.2 miButtermilk Boat Ramp ↗Boat launch
- 9.8 miBox Canyon Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 1.9 miWest End Well1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 2.2 miWest End Loop1.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 2.5 miWest End1.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 4.5 miBig Bend Ridge Trail ↗16.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Bishop Mountain LookoutHistoric district · Island Park · 0 mi
- Glen and Addie Crabtree CabinBuilding · Island Park · 10.2 mi
Natural features
The cabin sits at 7,800 feet on the summit of Bishop Mountain, which is covered by pine trees. This mountain sits on the western border of Henry's Fork Caldera, an 18-mile long, 23-mile wide caldera located just west of Yellowstone National Park. Visitors are awarded scenic views of the surrounding mountains. Wildlife in this area includes black bear, wolf, elk, moose, mule deer, and grizzly bears.
Recreation
Guests at Bishop Mountain Cabin can participate in numerous recreational activities. Nearby logging roads are suitable for mountain biking. Hiking, snowmobiling and horseback riding trails are nearby. This area is also popular with hunters and berry pickers.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Bishop Mountain Cabin?
Sites at Bishop Mountain Cabin are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Bishop Mountain Cabin?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Bishop Mountain Cabin have?
1 site, including 1 cabin.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Bishop Mountain Cabin?
Yes, pets are allowed at Bishop Mountain Cabin. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Bishop Mountain Cabin?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Bishop Mountain Cabin?
FCC coverage maps show AT&T 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Bishop Mountain Cabin?
Guests at Bishop Mountain Cabin can participate in numerous recreational activities. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Bishop Mountain Cabin?
Ashton, Idaho. Harriman State Park is approximately 14 miles east of Bishop Mountain and open year-round.
Source: Getting there
What if Bishop Mountain Cabin is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Riverside (6.6 mi), Box Canyon Campground (8.6 mi, first-come), and Buttermilk (9.3 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby