Walde Lookout Cabin
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests — riverside
Location: Kooskia, ID, ID
Price: From $20 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
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 original character.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Firewood for Sale
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Historic 1941 cabin with restored rustic charm and amazing views, highly rated by guests for cleanliness and amenities like a soaking tub. Located near active fire lookout tower with excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing.
Wildlife alert: Gray wolves, moose, and snowshoe hares present in the area; also watch for wild turkey, spruce grouse, and ruffed grouse.
Insider tips for Walde Lookout Cabin: You must reach the cabin by snowmobile, skis, or snowshoes—it's approximately 17 miles from the trailhead. From Kooskia, take Highway 12 East to Kamiah, then turn left onto Woodland Road for half a mile before turning right onto Glenwood Road (Road 100). Book early—this is a federal campground with limited availability.
Skip Walde Lookout Cabin if: You cannot access the cabin without snowmobile, skis, or snowshoes.. You need hookups—the cabin does not have electrical or water hookups..
Best time to visit Walde Lookout Cabin: December through March — Cabin is only available mid-December through late March when fire lookout employees are not present..
Nearby campgrounds: Glade Creek Campground (Kooskia, ID), Johnson Bar Group Site (KOOSKIA, ID), Ohara (Kooskia, ID), Wilderness Gateway (Kooskia, ID).
Cell Phone Coverage at Walde Lookout Cabin
Cell signal at Walde Lookout Cabin (Kooskia, ID): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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 original character.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryYou must reach the cabin by snowmobile, skis, or snowshoes
it's approximately 17 miles from the trailhead.
From Kooskia, take Highway 12 East to Kamiah, then turn left onto Woodland Road for half a mile before turning right onto Glenwood Road (Road 100).
Book early
this is a federal campground with limited availability.
Cabin is only available mid-December through late March when fire lookout employees are not present.
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Getting there →
From Kooskia, ID, take Highway 12 East to Kamiah. Turn left onto Woodland Road for half a mile, then take the second right onto Glenwood Road (Road 100). Stay on this paved road until you reach the junction with Yakus Creek Road (Road 519). Park here (be sure to park out of the way of traffic as there may be active logging operations throughout the winter). Travel by snowmobile along Road 519 about 1 mile where it turns into Road 514. Travel this road for approx. 9 miles where it intersects Road
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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