In Idaho, BLM manages over 17,000 acres of public lands in the Grandmother Wilderness Study Area. The terrain varies from heavily forested drainages to bare peaks and several high mountain lakes. Elevation ranges from 4600 feet in the Lund Creek drainage to 6800 feet on Widow Mountain. Prominent activities here include
Maybe — confirm before you go.
This Bureau of Land Management site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.
- Fee type Fee unknown — The fee structure here is unconfirmed.
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Common questions
Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for Grandmother Mountain Wilderness Study Area — always confirm with the managing site before you go.
Depends Does the America the Beautiful pass work here?
Maybe — This Bureau of Land Management site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go. Check with the managing agency before you go.
Yes Can you kayak, paddle, or boat here?
Yes — there’s water for boating and paddling at Grandmother Mountain Wilderness Study Area. Hand-launched craft usually need no permit; motorized boats may need registration or a launch fee.
Yes Can you camp at Grandmother Mountain Wilderness Study Area?
Yes — camping is available. Reserve ahead where required; you can check availability on Recreation.gov.
Depends Can you have a campfire?
Sometimes — campfires are subject to seasonal fire restrictions and bans. Always check current fire conditions first.
Yes Are there hiking trails?
Yes — trails here include Lookout Mountain Trail. Check length and difficulty before you go.
Yes Can you watch wildlife or birds here?
Yes — Grandmother Mountain Wilderness Study Area is a spot for wildlife and bird watching. Keep your distance and never feed animals.
Depends Is hunting allowed?
Yes — hunting is permitted here in season, with the required state license and tags. Check seasons and unit rules.
Yes Can you bring a dog?
Generally yes — dogs are welcome when kept under control (usually leashed). Confirm any local rules.
Depends Are drones allowed?
Sometimes — often allowed away from wilderness and developed or crowded areas, with rules. Check locally before you fly.
Nearby sites
Delaney Creek
ConfirmedThis site is free — no fee is charged, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
Dskdrive / CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons Bureau of Land Management Lookout Mountain
ConfirmedThis site is free — no fee is charged, so you won’t need your pass to get in.