Castle Butte Lookout
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About Castle Butte Lookout
Castle Butte Lookout is a national park campground at Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests in Idaho County, Idaho. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. When a booked site here is cancelled it can vanish within minutes, so Campsite Tonight monitors it 24/7 and auto-adds the opening to your Recreation.gov cart before anyone else.
Castle Butte Lookout is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
Sites here are tent or walk-in (no RV access).
Other campgrounds at Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests include Liz Creek Cabin, Liz Butte Cabin, Wilderness Gateway, Scurvy Mountain Lookout and Kelly Forks Cabin.
Total reservations in July — 2025: 2
Location
Address
Kooskia, Idaho
Coordinates
46.4342, -115.2192
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •August sees 20 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
Liz Creek Cabin
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
Liz Butte Cabin
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
Wilderness Gateway
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
Scurvy Mountain Lookout
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
Kelly Forks Cabin
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
Glade Creek Campground
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
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Castle Butte Lookout FAQ
How far in advance should I book Castle Butte Lookout?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Castle Butte Lookout?
August typically sees the highest reservation activity at Castle Butte Lookout. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Castle Butte Lookout right now?
Castle Butte Lookout is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
Where is Castle Butte Lookout located?
Castle Butte Lookout is located in Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests, near Kooskia, Idaho.
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