WALLOW MOUNTAIN LOOKOUT
Not currently available for overnight rental. While proposed for the rental program in 2016, Wallow Mountain Lookout is not listed on Recreation.gov and does not appear to be accepting reservations.
Northern Region Camping & Target Restrictions, Pallet Prohibition
This order defines the maximum length of occupation at a single location or cumulatively at any number of locations within a calendar year, within the states of Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Idaho
Weed Free Forage & Mulch Products Order for the Northern Region
It is illegal to possess, store or transport straw, hay, grain, seed or other forage or mulch products on Forest Service lands without documentation that the product is certified as “weed free” by a state certification process that meets or exceeds the North American Weed Free Forage standards.
Northern and Intermountain Regions Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness
This order implements visitor use requirements for activities within the Restricted Area and on the Restricted Trails, as required by the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness Area Management Plan (November 2003).
About
Wallow Mountain Lookout stands as part of Idaho's historic fire detection network in the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests of northern Idaho. The site has hosted fire lookout structures since the 1920s when the original D-6 Cupola cabin was constructed. The current structure, built in 1968, is a Region 6 Flat Top cabin mounted on a 10-foot open timber tower. In 2016, the U.S. Forest Service solicited public comment on a proposal to convert Wallow Mountain Lookout into an overnight rental at $45 per night, alongside Scurvy Mountain Lookout and two cabins. However, unlike Scurvy Mountain which did become available for booking, Wallow Mountain Lookout never appeared in the recreation rental program and is not currently listed on Recreation.gov. The Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests offer several other lookout rentals including Bald Mountain, Castle Butte, Lookout Butte, and Scurvy Mountain Lookouts for those seeking a fire tower experience in this region.
Directions
Access the lookout via the Wallow Mountain Trail #3592, starting at the Salmon Lakes - Waldo Mountain Trailhead.
Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | — |
| 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 | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (208) 935-2513 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Nez Perce-Clearwater NF Camping & Cabins |
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