Lookout Details

Registry Numbers	US 27, ID 2 (view other lookouts in United States, Idaho)
Date Registered	November 15, 1991
Nominated by	James L. Caswell, Forest Supervisor and Charles G. Willingham, Forest Archaeologist, both of Targhee National Forest
Location	Targhee National Forest Fremont County, Idaho
Coordinates	N 44° 19.987' W 111° 33.195' (view using Google Maps) N 44° 19' 59" W 111° 33' 12" N 44.333120° W 111.553245°
Elevation	7,784 ft (2,373 m)
Administered by	U.S. Forest Service
Cooperators	Ashton Ranger District
Available for Rental	Yes, learn more

Description

Bishop Mountain Lookout is one of the few remaining towers on the Targhee National Forest in Idaho. The 72-ft steel Aermotor tower, with a 7- by 7-ft cab, was constructed in 1937. Now on standby status, the tower saw extensive service during the Yellowstone Fires of 1988.

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Photos

September 2015 photo by Luke Channer