Bishop Mountain Cabin
Campground · Idaho · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Targhee National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- up to 4
- People per site
- 7,811 ft
- Elevation
Overview
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. The cabin provides several conveniences, but guests should be prepared to bring most of their own supplies and gear for a comfortable stay.
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.Facilities
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.
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.Nearby Attractions
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.The facts
- Season: June 1 – March 31 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 1 bookable site
- Up to 4 people per site
- Loops: BIMC
Site types
- 1 Cabin Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills.
1 campsite at Bishop Mountain Cabin
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | BIMC | Cabin Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | — | 4 | 🐾 |
Getting there
44.33361, -111.55361 · 44°20'1.0"N 111°33'13.0"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 3.8 | 2.7 | 2.6 | 2.4 | 2.9 | 2.2 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 2.1 | 2.7 | 4.0 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 10 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Bishop Mountain Cabin
- Can you reserve a site at Bishop Mountain Cabin?
- Yes, Bishop Mountain Cabin is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Bishop Mountain Cabin have?
- 1 site.
- Are pets allowed at Bishop Mountain Cabin?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Bishop Mountain Cabin.
- Are campfires allowed at Bishop Mountain Cabin?
- Campfires are allowed at Bishop Mountain Cabin. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
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Bishop Mountain Cabin also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Bishop Mountain Cabin's operator.
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Contact
- Phone 208-652-7442
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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