Cottonwood

City / town · Idaho

Cottonwood

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Best timeMay–Sep
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Nearest airportLWS · 39 mi
Typical stay$126/night
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Overview

Cottonwood is a city in North Central Idaho. The city is just outside of Nez Perce National Historical Park.

1 sights · 2 places to eat · 2 places to stay

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Best things about Cottonwood

Monastery of St. Gertrude

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 87°F; winter lows dip to about 20°F. Cold months (Jan, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jun and May. (climate data from nearby Superior)

Jan: 1.2 in rain1.2"Jan: high 36°F, low 21°F36°21°JanFeb: 1.1 in rain1.1"Feb: high 43°F, low 22°F43°22°FebMar: 1.2 in rain1.2"Mar: high 53°F, low 28°F53°28°MarApr: 1.3 in rain1.3"Apr: high 61°F, low 33°F61°33°AprMay: 2.0 in rain2"May: high 70°F, low 39°F70°39°MayJun: 2.1 in rain2.1"Jun: high 77°F, low 46°F77°46°JunJul: 1.0 in rain1"Jul: high 87°F, low 50°F87°50°JulAug: 1.3 in rain1.3"Aug: high 87°F, low 49°F87°49°AugSep: 1.2 in rain1.2"Sep: high 76°F, low 42°F76°42°SepOct: 1.3 in rain1.3"Oct: high 60°F, low 34°F60°34°OctNov: 1.8 in rain1.8"Nov: high 43°F, low 28°F43°28°NovDec: 1.5 in rain1.5"Dec: high 33°F, low 20°F33°20°Dec

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

  • From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
  • LWS Lewiston Nez Perce County Airport, Lewiston — 39 mi away. Directions
  • PUW Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport, Pullman — 60 mi away. Directions
  • GEG Spokane International Airport, Spokane — 122 mi away (major hub). Directions

Cottonwood is located on I-95, about 20 minutes northwest from Grangeville.

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Budget & where to stay

  • Places to stay listed here: about $12–$126 a night (typical $126), from 3 listed prices.
  • Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$60, mid-range ~$200, comfortable ~$290.

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    Get in

    Cottonwood is located on I-95, about 20 minutes northwest from Grangeville.

    See

    See Monastery of St. Gertrude

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    Eat

    Sleep

    Stay Dog Bark Park Inn

    Novelty architecture bed and breakfast in the shape of a beagle. Sleeps 4, in one apartment.

    📍 Hwy 95💲 Single occupancy $126, double occupancy $132, $12 per additional personCheck-in 3:30-5:30PM · out 11AM☎ +1 208-962-3647⚠ Last checked Jul 2019 — confirm before you go
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