Nez Perce National Historical Park
Designation: National Historical Park
Location: Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington
📘 Park Overview
Since time immemorial, the valleys, prairies, mountains, and plateaus of the inland northwest have been home to the nimíipuu (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 nimíipuu. Explore these places. Learn their stories.
🌤 Weather Information
Elevations in the Park range from 700 feet above sea level to over 8,000, providing a wide range of climatic conditions, that follow the four seasons. Be prepared for very warm weather in the summer months, in particular in the river valleys. The spring and fall are moderate and comfortable. Winter conditions can be severe in the higher elevations, with snow and ice making travel difficult and dangerous. Please visit the National Weather Service for comprehensive weather information.
🚗 Directions
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.
Images
Every morning in the summer Rangers put a tipi on the front lawn of the visitor center. Visitors are always welcome to help.
Credit: NPS Photo
Buffalo Eddy contains many petroglyphs and is considered a ancient crossing place.
Credit: NPS Photo
Birds take flight across a grassy field.
Credit: NPS Photo
The only known remaining complete buffalo hide tipi belonging to a Nez Perce.
Credit: NPS Photo
This horse parade was held in the Spalding picnic area during the parks 50th anniversary in 2015.
Credit: NPS Photo
Camas has been a food staple of the Nez Perce for thousands of years.
Credit: NPS Photo
Every morning in the summer Rangers put a tipi on the front lawn of the visitor center. Visitors are always welcome to help.
Credit: NPS Photo
Buffalo Eddy contains many petroglyphs and is considered a ancient crossing place.
Credit: NPS Photo
Birds take flight across a grassy field.
Credit: NPS Photo
The only known remaining complete buffalo hide tipi belonging to a Nez Perce.
Credit: NPS Photo
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Entrance Fees
No entrance fees listed.
Entrance Passes
No entrance passes listed.
3-Day Weather Forecast
Wednesday, Jun 24
Sunny
High: 91.8°F | Low: 56.4°F
Humidity: 32%
Wind: 5.6 mph
Rain Chance: 1%
UV Index: 8.2
Sunrise: 04:52 AM
Sunset: 08:38 PM
Moon: Waxing Gibbous (79%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 64.5°F
Cloud Cover: 1%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Thursday, Jun 25
Partly Cloudy
High: 84.7°F | Low: 54°F
Humidity: 40%
Wind: 9.2 mph
Rain Chance: 3%
UV Index: 8
Sunrise: 04:53 AM
Sunset: 08:38 PM
Moon: Waxing Gibbous (87%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 56°F
Cloud Cover: 3%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Friday, Jun 26
Moderate rain
High: 65.9°F | Low: 47°F
Humidity: 74%
Wind: 4.3 mph
Rain Chance: 77%
UV Index: 3.4
Sunrise: 04:53 AM
Sunset: 08:38 PM
Moon: Waxing Gibbous (93%)
Visibility: 5 mi
Dew Point: 50.9°F
Cloud Cover: 77%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
Nez Perce National Historical Park
39063 US Hwy 95
Lapwai, ID 83540-9715
🏤 Mailing Address:
Nez Perce National Historical Park
39063 US Hwy 95
Lapwai, ID 83540-9715
📞 Voice Phone: 208-843-7009
📞 Fax Phone: 2088437003
✉️ Email: nepe_superintendent@nps.gov