Notable viewpoint · Idaho, Idaho
Nelson Point
Nelson Point is a viewpoint in Idaho, Idaho.
Nelson Point: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Nelson Point
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Nelson Point — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 45.34991, -115.58207. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Nelson Point
- Buffalo Hump · viewpoint · Idaho · ~39 km · Must-see
- Williams Peak · viewpoint · Valley · ~47 km · Must-see
- Arctic Point Fire Lookout · viewpoint · Idaho · ~56 km · Must-see
- Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness · church · Valley · ~57 km · Must-see
- Nez Perce National Forest · sanctuary · Idaho · ~62 km · Must-see
- Payette Lake · lake · Valley · ~74 km · Must-see
- Burgdorf Summit · viewpoint · Idaho · ~5 km
- Round Mountain · viewpoint · Idaho · ~7 km
- Bemis Point · viewpoint · Idaho · ~11 km
- Smith Knob · viewpoint · Idaho · ~11 km
- Moccasin Mountain · viewpoint · Idaho · ~11 km
- Cove Mountain · viewpoint · Idaho · ~12 km
- Horse Heaven · viewpoint · Idaho · ~12 km
- Abrams Height · viewpoint · Idaho · ~15 km
- Jim Thrash Knob · viewpoint · Idaho · ~15 km
- Chinese Mining Camp Archeological Site · fort · Idaho · ~15 km
- Sugarloaf Butte · viewpoint · Idaho · ~16 km
- Tomato Point · viewpoint · Idaho · ~16 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Nelson Point
- Buffalo Hump · viewpoint · Idaho · ~39 km · Must-see
- Williams Peak · viewpoint · Valley · ~47 km · Must-see
- Arctic Point Fire Lookout · viewpoint · Idaho · ~56 km · Must-see
- Stripe Mountain · viewpoint · Lemhi · ~82 km · Must-see
- Magruder Mountain · viewpoint · Idaho · ~89 km · Must-see
- The Ogre · viewpoint · Idaho · ~93 km · Must-see
- Devils Tooth · viewpoint · Idaho · ~94 km · Must-see
- White Bird Hill · viewpoint · Idaho · ~94 km · Must-see
- She Devil · viewpoint · Idaho · ~94 km · Must-see
- Devils Throne · viewpoint · Idaho · ~95 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Nelson Point yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Nelson Point?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Nelson Point?
Nearby: Buffalo Hump (viewpoint, 39 km), Williams Peak (viewpoint, 47 km), Arctic Point Fire Lookout (viewpoint, 56 km), Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness (church, 57 km), Nez Perce National Forest (sanctuary, 62 km), Payette Lake (lake, 74 km).
Is Nelson Point worth visiting?
Nelson Point is listed as a notable viewpoint in Idaho on Spotwander.