Weitas Butte Lookout
Currently not available for rental. The lookout is closed and no reservations are being accepted. When operational, reservations are handled through Recreation.gov.
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
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 |
Useful Links
| USFS Weitas Butte Lookout Page |
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