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Currently not available for rental. The lookout is closed and no reservations are being accepted. When operational, reservations are handled through Recreation.gov.

Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

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

Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

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.

Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

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

Weitas Butte Lookout is a historic fire lookout tower situated along the iconic Lolo Motorway in the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests of north-central Idaho. Originally constructed in 1931 as part of the Forest Service's fire detection network, the current timbered structure visitors see today was rebuilt in 1953. The lookout stands at 5,967 feet elevation, approximately 3 miles north of Rocky Ridge Lake. The cabin sleeps up to four guests and features a woodstove and propane heater for warmth during cool mountain nights. No potable water is available on site, so visitors must bring their own water supply. A vault toilet is provided nearby. The remote location offers exceptional solitude and sweeping vistas of the surrounding wilderness. Positioned along the Nez Perce and Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail, the lookout provides a unique opportunity to experience the same landscapes that Lewis and Clark traversed over 200 years ago. Recreation opportunities in the area include day hiking, OHV riding on forest roads, lake fishing, horseback riding, and scenic driving along the historic Lolo Motorway.

Directions

38 miles east of Pierce, Idaho via Forest Service Road 500/557 along the Lolo Motorway.

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

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

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