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Tarpons Roost Cabin

Salmon, Idaho · Bureau of Land Management

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About

Tarpons Roost Cabin provides a fantastic modern place to stay while recreating in the scenic Beaverhead Mountains of central Idaho. The cabin is situated along the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail and the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail near Lemhi Pass. During the summer months the cabin can be accessed by passenger vehicle from the access road south of Lemhi Pass. The Continental Divide Trail is directly across the meadow in-front of the cabin, making it easy to go for a hike and explore the area. The area surrounding the cabin also offers numerous opportunities to explore the past at the interpretive sites within the Lewis and Clark National Historic Landmark During the winter months the cabin can be accessed by snowmobile, cross-country skiing, or other winter travel methods. There is a groomed snowmobile trail that leads to the cabin via the Warm Springs Road. The winter wonderland surrounding the cabin during the winter provides endless opportunities for solitude or winter recreation.The cabin built in 2024 has two twin over queen bunk beds and can sleep up to six people. A wood stove is available for heat, and firewood and an axe are provided from October 1-June 15. You will need to provide your own firewood from June 16-September 30. An outdoor vault toilet is provided near the cabin. A cabin contains a basic-equipped kitchen, a large table with benches and stools, and a variety of cooking and eating utensils. The kitchen has a propane cooking stove and a small sink for wastewater. Water is not available at the cabin. A propane lantern should also be available, but fuel is not supplied for the lantern or cook stove. Guests will need to bring their own water for drinking, cooking and cleaning, as well as bedding, towels, toilet paper, soap, matches, food and other necessities. Guests should bring their own bedding, food, toilet paper, towels, flashlights, garbage bags and 16-ounce propane canisters for the stove and lantern. All garbage and food must be packed out and guests should clean the cabin prior to leaving. The cabin has no electricity or running water. It is recommended that guests bring their own water supply for drinking, cooking and washing. Water is also available at the Sacajawea Memorial Picnic Area or from a nearby spring, but it must be treated or boiled prior to use.The cabin is located along the Continental Divide separating the East-West draining watersheds of the United States. It is found in the Beaverhead Mounta

Directions

From Salmon travel south-east on Highway 28 for about 20 miles before turning east at Tendoy. Follow the Agency Creek Road east for about 12 miles to Lemhi Pass. Take the first right and follow road south for about two miles before reaching the cabin. During the wintertime the cabin can be accessed from the Warm Springs Creek groomed snowmobile route or from the ungroomed Agency Creek Road. Maps of the area and snowmobile routes are available at the Public Lands Center in Salmon.

Location

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Details

State
Idaho
City / area
Salmon
Agency
Bureau of Land Management
Parent area
Salmon Field Office (BLM)
Campsites
1
Reservable
Yes
Typical price
$75 / night
Rating
4.62 / 5 (8 reviews on Recreation.gov)
Equipment
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