Weitas Meadows Camp
Access depends entirely on seasonal conditions along the Lolo Motorway. The road is typically impassable due to snow from late fall through early summer and may not open until July in heavy snow years. No reservations, first-come first-served primitive camping.
Air Quality Alert issued August 7 at 11:56AM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
AQAMSO WHAT: Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy. WHERE... Clearwater and Idaho Counties outside of reservation boundaries. WHEN: Extended until 3:00PM 8/10/2026 IMPACTS: Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is less likely to be affected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS: Air pollutants can cause breathing difficult for children, the elderly, as well as persons with respiratory problems. Those individuals who are sensitive to increased particulate matter or smoke are encouraged to avoid prolonged or strenuous outdoor activity during this advisory. Open burning is prohibited by air quality rule. It is also recommended that all other individuals limit prolonged or strenuous activity outdoors. ISSUED BY THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, AIR QUALITY GROUP. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT DEQ's Lewiston Regional Office at (208) 799- 4370
About
Weitas Meadows Camp is a primitive dispersed camping area located at a scenic mountain meadow along the Lolo Motorway in the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests of north-central Idaho. The site sits within the Lolo Trail National Historic Landmark corridor, an area rich in both Native American and Lewis and Clark expedition history. The meadow serves as a trailhead for Trail 40, the Nee-Me-Poo National Historic Trail, which commemorates the 1877 flight of the Nez Perce. A well-maintained boardwalk meanders along one side of the meadow before climbing up to Green Saddle. The site was the August 2, 1877 campsite of both the fleeing Nez Perce people and the pursuing U.S. Army. Access to Weitas Meadows requires traveling the Lolo Motorway (Forest Road 500), a primitive, winding road through extremely remote country that demands a high-clearance vehicle and self-sufficiency. Average vehicle speeds on the motorway are between 5 and 10 mph. The road is typically only accessible during summer months when free of snow.
Directions
From Weippe, Idaho, travel northeast on Forest Road 100 to its junction with Forest Road 500 (Lolo Motorway). Take Forest Road 500 east along the ridge. The motorway is a primitive, single-lane road requiring high-clearance vehicles with average speeds of 5-10 mph. Specific mileage to Weitas Meadows varies by entry point.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | — |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (208) 935-2513 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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