Gospel Hump Wilderness Retreat

Idaho Wilderness Holding with Lake Ownership

Tucked deep within the breathtaking Gospel Hump Wilderness, this extraordinary 23± acre property offers meaningful private ownership inside a vast, protected landscape. Accessible only by four-wheel drive, this is a true legacy retreat for those who value privacy, exclusivity, and natural beauty.

In 1978, Congress formally designated more than 206,000 acres as the Gospel Hump Wilderness, recognizing the area’s exceptional natural character and committing it to permanent protection. This designation preserved the region’s rugged mountains, alpine lakes, and free-flowing waters from development, ensuring that its wild beauty and solitude would endure for generations.

Surrounded by pine forests, dramatic granite outcroppings, and pristine mountain terrain, the property encompasses the majority of the alpine Hump Lake, giving the owner exceptional control, privacy, and direct access to the water. Spanning the 540 yard long alpine lake, the   property includes the patented Alligator and Improvement Lode mining claims.

Cast for trout from your own shore, paddle out on a small craft, or enjoy the calm of alpine peaks reflected on pristine water, far from the crowds.

Comfortable, Turn-Key Improvements

Despite the remote setting, the property is fully equipped for extended stays and comfortable living.

The main cabin sits atop a granite knoll overlooking Hump Lake, capturing commanding panoramic views. It offers three bedrooms plus a sleeping loft, a full bathroom, a fully equipped kitchen, dining area, and inviting living room centered around a wood stove. A generous wraparound deck with soaking tub creates the perfect space for entertaining, relaxing, and soaking in unforgettable sunsets and night skies.

The second cabin overlooks the lake and features a spacious deck with a soaker hot tub. Inside, it includes one bedroom plus a sleeping loft, a full bathroom, and an open-concept kitchen and great room. It’s an ideal guest cabin, caretaker’s residence, or private retreat within the retreat.

Both cabins are powered by solar with propane appliances and a backup generator, and the property benefits from satellite television, phone service, and internet offering connectivity this deep in the backcountry. A large shop provides excellent storage for ATVs, equipment, and tools, and includes a small living area with kitchenette and wood stove.

Unmatched Backcountry Lifestyle

This is a true backcountry sanctuary. Beyond your private lake, the surrounding terrain opens up to Crystal, Bear, Crescent, and Ruby Lakes, with the iconic Buffalo Hump rising nearby. A web of trails cuts through the land, ready for travel by horseback, ATV, or boots. Wander through open meadows thick with wildflowers, follow icy mountain creeks, and stand beneath the raw granite walls that shape this untamed country.

Wildlife is abundant and diverse, including elk, deer, moose, bear, bighorn sheep, and mountain goats. Located within Idaho Fish & Game Hunt Unit 19. Whether you’re a hunter, angler, photographer, or simply someone seeking solitude and beauty, Gospel Hump Wilderness Retreat delivers an experience that few will ever know.