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Cabinet Gorge Dam Overlook.
General information.
Region: Region 1--Northwest.
Dominant Setting: mountain, river/stream.
Location: Located on Highway 200 in Idaho, just across the Montana/Idaho border.
Manager: Avista Utilities.
Amenities: accessible bathrooms, pit toilets, parking.
Pets are allowed (on leash).
Available Activities.
Accessible activities: learning, nature viewing.
Non-accessible activities: none.
General access route information.
Route name: Overlook Area.
Access route surface: paved.
Access route dimensions: are unknown.
Accessible educational opportunities.
Site name: Cabinet Gorge Overlook.
Type of educational opportunity: interpretive sign.
Accessible nature viewing information.
Site name: Cabinet Gorge Overlook.
There is a good chance of seeing: waterfowl, birds.
Comment: Great scenic views.
Location pictures.
1: Picture 1--Accessible parking. Sidewalk in the background leads to the overlook.
2: Picture 2--Interpretive panel about the Cabinet Gorge Hydroelectric Project.
3: Picture 3--View of the Cabinet Gorge Dam.
4: Picture 4--Scenic view from the Overlook.
5: Picture 5--More interpretive panels at the overlook.
6: Picture 6--Accessible latrines located at the upper parking lot.
User comments about this location.
1: On Tuesday, October 8, 2013, Avista Website wrote:
The Cabinet Gorge Overlook day use site offers accessible vault toilets and accessible parking to the overlook with interpretive signs on Glacial Lake Missoula and hydropower displays. You will also find scenic views and excellent opportunities for bird watching.
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Manager's contact information.
Managed by: Avista Utilities.
Address: Avista Utilities, Noxon Natural Resource Office, P.O. Box 1469, Noxon, MT 59853 (406) 847-2729
Phone Number: (406) 847-2729
TDD phone number is not available.
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Information source and currentness.
Source of Information: MonTECH
Information Date: 11/3/2010
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