Walde Lookout Cabin
Walde Lookout Cabin is a national forest campground in Idaho. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Idaho
- Coordinates
- 46.23528, -115.63528
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Camping, Wildlife Viewing, Winter Sports
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 208-926-4274
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Walde Lookout Cabin
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 original character. Guests must reach the cabin by snowmobile, skis or snowshoes. This is a trip of around 17 miles, and guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety. The cabin provides a few conveniences, but guests will need to bring some supplies and gear to make a cozy and comfortable retreat for enjoying winter recreation. Recreation Several trails crisscross the vicinity, ideal for snowmobiling, snowshoeing or cross-country skiing. There are good places to sled nearby. Facilities This 14x16-ft. log cabin accommodates four people with two mattresses located in a loft area and two cots. A wood stove heats the cabin, which is also equipped with a table and four chairs, a propane cook stove, propane lights, basic cooking and eating utensils, smoke alarm, mop and bucket, fire extinguisher and a snow shovel. Click here for additional cabin details. Firewood is available in a shed just outside. Toilet facilities consist of an outhouse with a pit toilet. Guests should be prepared to shovel a path to the cabin, shed and outhouse, as well as remove snow from the propane tank to turn it on. There is no electricity or
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Cedar Flats Dump Station · 11 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 363 designated routes (672 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loc486Rd-001 | National forest camping area | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| Mystery Saddle Camp | National forest campground | 2.0 mi | — | — |
| Loc458Rd-001A | National forest camping area | 4.7 mi | — | — |
| Us12-Mm101.7N-001 Rye Patch Cr | National forest camping area | 4.8 mi | — | — |
| Apgar Campground | Private campground | 4.9 mi | — | — |
| Apgar Campground | National forest campground | 4.9 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.