Nez Perce National Historical Park

Since time immemorial, the valleys, prairies, mountains, and plateaus of the inland northwest have been home to the Nimiipuu (Nez Perce) people. Extremely resilient, they survived the settling of the United States and adapted to a changed world. Nez Perce National Historical Park consists of 38 places important to the history and culture of the Nimiipuu. Explore these places. Learn their stories.

Take Flight

Birds take flight across a grassy field.

Buffalo Eddy

Buffalo Eddy contains many petroglyphs and is considered a ancient crossing place.

Painted Tipi

Every morning in the summer Rangers put a tipi on the front lawn of the visitor center. Visitors are always welcome to help.

Buffalo Hide Tipi

The only known remaining complete buffalo hide tipi belonging to a Nez Perce.

Appaloosa Horse Parade

This horse parade was held in the Spalding picnic area during the parks 50th anniversary in 2015.

Weippe Camas

Camas has been a food staple of the Nez Perce for thousands of years.

Campsite B-23

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Driving south bound on U.S. Highway 95 you will find the Visitor Center 10 miles from Lewiston, ID. Roughly one mile after crossing the Clearwater River you will find the park entrance on your left.

When driving north on U.S. Highway 95 the Visitor Center will be 3 miles north of Lapwai, ID. The park entrance will be on your right.

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Nez Perce National Historical Park Visitor Center Visitor Center

Contains a museum, park film, junior ranger program, and various maps and brochures.

Recreation Areas and Campground Database