Devoto Grove Picnic Area & Trailhead

Facility · Idaho ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Clearwater National Forest (NF) · Open Access

3,583 ft
Elevation

Only 12 miles from the Montana border in northeastern Idaho along the Northwest Passage Scenic Byway and All American Road (US Highway 12), visitors can enjoy a break from their travels by taking a stroll on down this accessible interpretive trail and memorial to Bernard DeVoto: a conservationist and historian of the American west. The Devoto Grove Picnic Area and Trailhead offers visitors 2 loops through stands of ancient western red cedar trees (some over 2000 years old!), views of the Lochsa River, picnicking and a chance to take a walk back in time--come and take a look for yourself and experience what it was that Mr. Devoto found so magical about this place.

The trail on the south side of the highway is a paved, wheelchair accessible path.

Getting there

46.53924, -114.67538 · 46°32'21.3"N 114°40'31.4"W

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Typical weather

Typically 83°F in Jul, down to 30°F in Dec.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F323746536471838271543830
Low °F181824293542464437302418
Precip in————————————

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Can you reserve a site at Devoto Grove Picnic Area & Trailhead?
No. Devoto Grove Picnic Area & Trailhead is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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