WALLOW MOUNTAIN LOOKOUT
Closed — Closed for winter season. Typically available for rental during summer and early fall months. Reservations available through Recreation.gov.
Air Stagnation Advisory issued December 29 at 11:23AM PST until January 1 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Missoula MT
* WHAT...Stagnation conditions will trap pollutants, leading to deteriorating air quality. * WHERE...Lower Hells Canyon/Salmon River Region, Orofino/Grangeville Region, Southern Clearwater Mountains, and Northern Clearwater Mountains. * WHEN...Until noon PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Periods of air stagnation can lead to the build up of pollutants near the surface.
About
Wallow Mountain Lookout stands as a testament to the Forest Service's fire detection heritage, built in 1968 as a Region 6 Flat Top cabin atop a 10-foot open timber tower. This structure replaced earlier lookouts dating back to the 1920s, including a D-6 Cupola cabin and a 1932 Region 1/L-4 cabin on a log crib. The lookout is located in the North Fork Ranger District of the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests in Clearwater County, Idaho. The lookout is managed as a recreation rental and reservations are available through Recreation.gov. This remote accommodation provides visitors with an authentic backcountry experience and panoramic views of the rugged Clearwater landscape. The lookout offers a unique perspective on forest history while serving as a basecamp for exploring the surrounding national forest lands.
Directions
Access the lookout via the Wallow Mountain Trail #3592, starting at the Salmon Lakes - Waldo Mountain Trailhead.
Nearby Campgrounds
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $45 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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