About Orphan Point Saddle
This is one of three primitive backcountry camp sites along Forest Road 301 on the south side of Widow Mountain Wilderness Study Area (WSA) and serves as the trailhead for the Lookout Mountain and Delaney Creek Trails.
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Orphan Point Saddle
Clarkia, Idaho · Shoshone County · Facility
This is one of three primitive backcountry camp sites along Forest Road 301 on the south side of Widow Mountain Wilderness Study Area (WSA) and serves as the trailhead for the Lookout Mountain and Delaney Creek Trails.
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47.04444, -115.94472
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Weather at Orphan Point Saddle
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Overcast
56°/43°
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↑ 6:44 AM ↓ 6:20 PM
Sat
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61°/44°
🌬 9mph
↑ 6:45 AM ↓ 6:18 PM
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70°/43°
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↑ 6:46 AM ↓ 6:16 PM
Mon
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67°/44°
🌬 11mph
↑ 6:48 AM ↓ 6:15 PM
Tue
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60°/41°
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↑ 6:49 AM ↓ 6:13 PM
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How to Get There
26 miles east of Clarkia, Idaho; From Highway 3 at Clarkia, travel Forest Road 301 east for 26 miles.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Orphan Point Saddle
Heading to Orphan Point Saddle? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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