Bishop Mountain Cabin
Caribou-Targhee National Forest
Bishop Mountain Cabin in Idaho takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. Popular campgrounds like this often book out months ahead, but sites reopen whenever a camper cancels. Set a free CampSage cancellation alert and we'll email you the moment one frees up.
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 m
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Nearest DC fast charging: 10.9 mi away (straight line).
Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.
🔭 Planning further ahead?
We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.
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❓ Bishop Mountain Cabin FAQ
How do I reserve a campsite at Bishop Mountain Cabin?
Bishop Mountain Cabin in Idaho takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.
How can I get a spot at Bishop Mountain Cabin when it's fully booked?
Popular campgrounds like Bishop Mountain Cabin often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. Add your email to the alert on this page and CampSage will start watching Bishop Mountain Cabin and email you free the moment a cancellation opens up.
Is Bishop Mountain Cabin a good campground?
Bishop Mountain Cabin holds an average rating of 4.4/5 from 14 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.
Where is Bishop Mountain Cabin located?
Bishop Mountain Cabin is located in Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Idaho. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.
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