Bald Mountain Lookout
USFS · Lookout/Cabin · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Lookout/Cabin
- Hours
- Open 24 hours/day
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Cedar Flats Dump Station · 81.5 mi
- Coordinates
- 47.0320, -116.5722
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Bald Mountain Lookout allows its visitors to enjoy spectacular sunrises and sunsets, views of the honey-colored rolling hills of the Palouse, star gaze and see wildlife such as bald eagles, moose, elk and even bear. Rising 50' from the ground, at 5,334' above sea level, this rustic getaway can be reached by high clearance vehicles (no trailers), and comes equipped with heat, a cook stove and sleeps up to four guests comfortably.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Bald Mountain Lookout free?
No. Bald Mountain Lookout charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Bald Mountain Lookout?
From Potlatch travel North on Hwy on 6, Scenic White Pine Drive for 22 miles. Turn right on Forest Road 377, the Palouse Divide Road. This is a single lane, dirt surface road that is rarely graded and slippery when wet. Follow FR 377 for approximately 8 miles to the junction with FR 377A. Turn on FR 377A and climb for 1 mile to Bald Mountain Lookout. This last mile of road is rough and has many water bars, so travel is slow.
Nearby
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
