Walde Lookout Cabin
Elk City, Idaho · 4,777 ft · In Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
Wildfire 42 mi NE: Moose Mountain, 5,832 acres, 90% contained
At a glance
2 of 8 facts known · from OpenStreetMap and USGS
- Elevation
- 4,777 ft (1,456 m)4,777 ft1,456 m
Sites1
Walde Lookout Cabin lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.
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About
Overview
Walde Lookout Cabin was built in 1941 to house the employees who worked in the adjacent fire lookout, which was built in 1939. The fire lookout is still in use during
the summer and fall, so the cabin is only available for rent from approximately mid-December through late March. This charming, rustic cabin has been restored to its
From Recreation.gov · · Edit
Cell service
Report signal- VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
- AT&T4G LTE
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Walde Lookout Cabin: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedWidespread Frost then Mostly Sunny, 2% chance of rain49°33°
- ThuWidespread Frost then Sunny58°35°
- FriAreas Of Frost then Sunny63°40°
- SatSunny59°37°
- SunSunny, 1% chance of rain54°39°
Nearby camping
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Loc486rd-001
Dispersed · 0.4 mi · Elk City
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Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
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