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Cottonwood, Idaho
Half a day to see the Monastery of St. Gertrude and sleep in a giant beagle; not a base for longer.
Cottonwood is a tiny town on US-95 in North Central Idaho, best known for the Monastery of St. Gertrude and the Dog Bark Park Inn, a beagle-shaped B&B. Most travellers pass through in under a day on the way to Grangeville or Lewiston.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- May–September
- avoid December–February (snow possible on US-95)
- Airport
- LWS
- Nights
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Cottonwood, Idaho911 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Cottonwood, Idaho, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyVery safe; the main risk is a car accident on US-95, especially in winter or at dusk.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportLWS Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport (About 45 min north on US-95; limited flights via Horizon Air/SkyWest to Seattle and Salt Lake City.).
- Getting aroundYou need a car.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Sit-down mealDinner at the Hangout or Country Haus$15–30
- Budget bedDog Bark Park Inn (beagle-shaped B&B, sleeps 4), a night, per roomUS$126
- Mid-range bedDog Bark Park Inn (beagle-shaped B&B, sleeps 4), a night, per roomUS$132
- High-end bedDog Bark Park Inn (beagle-shaped B&B, sleeps 4), a night, per roomUS$144
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$60 · Mid US$120 · High US$200
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- LWS Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport (About 45 min north on US-95; limited flights via Horizon Air/SkyWest to Seattle and Salt Lake City.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Feb
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Mar
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Apr
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Nov
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Dec
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jul (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Cottonwood, Idaho: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
12 rd
Feb
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
10 rd
Mar
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
11 rd
Apr
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
10 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
10 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
6 rd
Oct
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
9 rd
Nov
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
12 rd
Dec
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
12 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
You need a car. The town is small enough to walk between the few restaurants and the motel, but the monastery is about 2 km south on US-95.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Grangeville
goDoor to door: 20 min
US-95 south, about 20 min
Larger town with grocery stores, gas and the Nez Perce County Historical Museum.
Lewiston
goDoor to door: 45 min
US-95 north, about 45 min
River town with the Lewis-Clark Center and a riverfront walk.
Orofino
goDoor to door: 1 h 15 min
US-95 south then ID-7 east, about 1 h 15 min
Gateway to Dworshak Reservoir and the Clearwater River.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
US-95 corridor (town centre)
The Dog Bark Park Inn and Village Motel are on or just off the highway; walkable to the Hangout and Country Haus.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $60–90 excl. bed
- Mid
- $100–150 excl. bed
- High
- $150+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Dog Bark Park Inn (beagle-shaped B&B, sleeps 4)1 × 1 night × US$132 | US$132 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$120 | US$240 |
| Meal at the Hangout or Country Haus (dinner + drink)2 × US$25 | US$50 |
| Gas (round trip from Lewiston, about 100 km)1 × US$15 | US$15 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$44 |
| Trip total≈ US$241 per person per day, bed included | US$481 |
Single occupancy $126, double $132, $12 per additional person; check-in 3:30–5:30 PM.
2026 estimate in USD; flights and rental car excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Dinner at the Hangout or Country Haus | $15–30 |
| Dog Bark Park Inn (single occupancy) | $126 |
| Dog Bark Park Inn (double occupancy) | $132 |
| Village Motel double room | $80–130 (check) |
| Gas (regular, per gallon) | check |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Dog Bark Park Inn check-in is 3:30–5:30 PM; arrive before 5:30 or call ahead.Dog Bark Park Inn check-in is 3:30 AM–5:30 AM PM; arrive before 5:30 AM or call ahead.
- No gas station in town? Check before you arrive; the nearest is in Grangeville or Cottonwood itself (verify).
- US-95 is a two-lane highway; watch for logging trucks and deer at dusk.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Lewiston Airport → Cottonwood (taxi or rideshare): about $60–80, 45 min (check)
- Cottonwood → Grangeville (car): about 20 min, no public transport
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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Cottonwood, Idaho. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–September · avoid December–February (snow possible on US-95) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for the Monastery of St. Gertrude and Dog Bark Park Inn with verified hours and prices.
- Walking cluster for the town centre (Hangout, Country Haus, Village Motel).
- Golden-hour and hostile-arrival fixtures for US-95 (winter conditions, fuel stops).
Sources
- officialCottonwood official website
- officialDog Bark Park Inn
- officialVisit North Central Idaho
- secondaryWikivoyage: Cottonwood (Idaho), revision 5325913 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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