Land for Sale in Kooskia, Idaho

Own Your Own Mountain – 162 Acres Overlooking the Clearwater River

Discover a rare opportunity to own 162 acres on historic Mount Stewart above Kooskia, Idaho. This remarkable property offers privacy, breathtaking scenery, and endless possibilities for building your dream home, cabin, or recreational retreat.

Choose your homesite on the mountaintop and wake up to panoramic views of both the Clearwater River and the South Fork of the Clearwater.

Land

The north portion of the property is beautifully timbered, featuring several natural benches that provide exceptional building sites with privacy and scenic surroundings. The southern portion offers gently rolling terrain with a picturesque mix of timber pockets and open pasture, making it ideal for a variety of uses. From the upper elevations, enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the Clearwater River, the South Fork of the Clearwater River, and the charming town of Kooskia.

Recreation

Ride your horses or ATVs, hike the scenic trails, or simply relax beneath the towering pine tree atop the property while taking in breathtaking views of the Clearwater River below.

This versatile property offers excellent opportunities for outdoor recreation, including hunting whitetail deer and wild turkey, or fishing right from the banks of the Clearwater River. Even better, the property extends into the river itself, providing direct waterfront access and a truly unique setting for nature lovers, sportsmen, and anyone seeking a peaceful getaway.

Agriculture

The property features open pastures suitable for raising cattle, horses, goats, and chickens, providing ample space for grazing and free-ranging livestock.

Region & Climate

Kooskia, ID has a humid continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. Temperatures in the summer range from around 50°F to the mid-80s, while winter temperatures can range anywhere from the single digits to near 40°F. Rainfall is usually moderate throughout the year, with an average of around 37 inches annually. Residents of Kooskia experience all four seasons throughout the year and enjoy mild weather most days.

Kooskia, Idaho gets 31 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Kooskia averages 35 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 171 sunny days per year in Kooskia. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Kooskia gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 136 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.

History

Established in 1895 as “Stuart,” Kooskia, Idaho, sits along the Clearwater River. Originally named for a Nez Perce surveyor, the town was officially renamed “Kooskia” in 1902, derived from Koos-koos-kia, the Indigenous name for the river. It is most historically notable for the WWII Kooskia Internment Camp

Location

Kooskia, Idaho is located in north-central Idaho. The nearest commercial hub and major city is Lewiston, Idaho, which is located 75 miles west via US-12. [1, 2]

The closest commercial airport is Lewiston-Nez Perce County Regional Airport (LWS), offering connecting flights to major hubs like Seattle, Boise, and Salt Lake City. [1, 2]