Bishop Mountain Cabin
Closed indefinitely due to extensive interior and exterior damage.
Flood Watch issued October 10 at 12:53AM MDT until October 12 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. Storm total rainfall amounts of 1-2 inches are possible across the area with localized amounts closer to 3 inches possible in spots. * WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, south central, and southeast Idaho, including the following areas, in central Idaho, Sun Valley Region and Wood River Foothills. In eastern Idaho, Beaverhead - Lemhi Highlands, Big Hole Mountains, Centennial Mountains - Island Park and Teton Valley. In south central Idaho, Eastern Magic Valley and Shoshone/Lava Beds. In southeast Idaho, Arco/Mud Lake Desert, Bear Lake Valley, Bear River Range, Blackfoot Mountains, Caribou Range, Franklin/Eastern Oneida Region, Lower Snake River Plain, Marsh and Arbon Highlands, Raft River Region, Southern Hills/Albion Mountains and Upper Snake River Plain. * WHEN...From noon MDT today through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A prolonged period of rainfall is expected across eastern Idaho throughout the weekend which could lead to some flooding across parts of the advised area. An upper low moving into the Pacific Northwest will combine with tropical moisture from Tropical Cyclone Rachel to usher in a cooler, wetter weather pattern across eastern Idaho. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Weed Free Hay Order 04-2021-03
Prohibited by this order: Possessing, storing, or transporting non-pelletized hay, straw, or mulch in the Intermountain Region, unless it is certified as weed free by the state where the product originated.
About
Bishop Mountain Cabin is a historic one-room cabin constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1938. Originally serving as housing for Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management fire lookout personnel, the cabin remained in active use until the early 1980s. A historic fire lookout tower stands nearby. The cabin sits at 7,800 feet on the summit of Bishop Mountain along the western border of Henry's Fork Caldera, an 18-mile by 23-mile volcanic formation just west of Yellowstone National Park. The cabin features two sets of bunkbeds with mattress pads, a dining table and chairs, and cooking pots with dishes and tableware. A wood cook stove provides heat and cooking capability, with firewood supplied. A vault toilet is located in a separate building. No running water or electricity is available; guests must bring their own drinking water, bedding, matches, lighting, and first aid supplies, and must pack out all trash. Access from early June through mid-November requires approximately 16 miles of travel on high-clearance gravel roads; four-wheel drive pickup trucks are mandatory. During winter months from November through May, the cabin is accessible only by snowmobile or other snow travel means on ungroomed roads. Nearby recreation includes mountain biking on logging roads, hiking, snowmobiling, horseback riding, hunting, and berry picking. Harriman State Park lies approximately 14 miles east within the Yellowstone Ecosystem wildlife refuge.
Directions
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.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $30 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (208) 652-7442 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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