Weitas Butte Lookout

Closed — Currently not available for rental.

About

Weitas Butte Lookout is a historic fire lookout tower perched at 5,967 feet elevation along the legendary Lolo Motorway in the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests. Originally constructed in 1931, the current timbered structure was rebuilt in 1953 and has been preserved as a unique overnight rental facility. The lookout sleeps up to four guests and is equipped with both a woodstove and propane heater for comfort in the remote backcountry setting. Positioned along the Nez Perce and Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail, Weitas Butte Lookout offers visitors a rare opportunity to experience the same sweeping panoramic views that fire lookouts once used to spot wildfires across the vast Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness. The lookout sits just 3 miles north of Rocky Ridge Lake in a peaceful, remote location accessible via Forest Service Road 500/557, approximately 38 miles east of Pierce, Idaho. The site's location along the historic Lolo Motorway places visitors in the footsteps of the Nez Perce people and the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Recreational opportunities in the area include wildlife viewing, scenic photography, day hiking, OHV road riding, lake fishing, horseback riding, and exploring the historic driving routes of this rugged landscape. No drinking water is available on-site, so visitors must bring their own supply.

Directions

38 miles east of Pierce, Idaho off Forest Service Road 500/557. High clearance vehicle recommended.

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