Established Camping
Weitas Butte Lookout
Weitas Butte Lookout is located in Idaho, surrounded by forested terrain with elevations that provide expansive views. Temperatures can vary, with summer highs reaching around 80°F and winter lows dropping to 20°F. Nearby, visitors can explore the Clearwater National Forest and the North Fork Clearwater River, offering opportunities for hiking and fishing.
Description
US Forest Service
Clearwater National Forest
Sleeping up to four guests, equipped with woodstove and propane heater, this historic lookout was originally constructed in 1931, and the timbered structure visitors see today was constructed in 1953. Weitas Butte Lookout is positioned along the the famous and historic Lolo Motorway just 3 miles north of Rocky Ridge Lake. It's remote and peaceful location along the Nez Perce and Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail and its sweeping vistas of the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness makes this lookout an ideal location to spend a unique night or two.
Location
Weitas Butte Lookout is located in Idaho
Directions
38 miles east of Pierce Idaho off FS Road 500/557
Coordinates
46.47043077 N
115.45222218 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonAvailable
- AT&TAvailable
- T-MobileAvailable
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 23 min from Lewiston
- 3 hrs 57 min from Missoula
- 5 hrs 4 min from Spokane
- 5 hrs 12 min from Coeur d'Alene
