Lookout Butte Lookout
Elk City, Idaho · 6,696 ft · In Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
Photos: U.S. Forest Service Photo by Chrysann Jaeger
At a glance
3 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 6,696 ft (2,041 m)6,696 ft2,041 m
Sites1
Lookout Butte Lookout lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
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Amenities
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- Campfires allowed
- Toilets
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About
Overview
Lookout Butte has a history that spans nearly 80 years and has been home to three lookout towers. The first, built in 1923, was 45 feet tall with just a platform on which to stand. A cabin was put on the tower a couple years later. In 1935, a 50-foot tower was constructed. A new tower was built beside the old one in 1962, and this is currently available for rent.
The current 60-foot wooden tower offers panoramic views and the perfect setting for enjoying the area's tranquility and natural beauty. Guests can enjoy the scenery from the exterior catwalk or from inside the single-room cabin.Recreation
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Cell service
Report signalFCC map: no coverage reported
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- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Lookout Butte Lookout: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedMostly Sunny, 2% chance of rain55°37°
- ThuSunny62°39°
- FriSunny66°44°
- SatSunny63°40°
- SunSunny60°43°
Nearby camping
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Cherry Creek Campsite
Campground · 2.1 mi · Elk City
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Campground · 2.1 mi · Riggins
Desperation Bar Campsite
Campground · 2.2 mi · Elk City
3 more within 25 mi
4 OpenStreetMap entries in Elk City share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
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