Every morning in the summer Rangers put a tipi on the front lawn of the visitor center. Visitors are always welcome to help.
Nez Perce National Historical Park
National Historical Park · ID, MT, OR, WA
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.
Park report
Hours Exceptions
NoteSummer Hours
Current Alerts
How this is rated
Good: no active alerts or closuresNo active alerts
Entrance Fee
How this is rated
Good: free entryFree — no entrance fee
Visitor Centers
Good1 visitor center
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available18 activities
Park Name
InfoNez Perce National Historical Park
Designation
InfoNational Historical Park
State(s)
InfoID, MT, OR, WA
Phone
Info208-843-7009
nepe_superintendent@nps.gov
Operating Hours
InfoSummer visitor center operating hours are 8:30 am - 4:00 pm daily. In the winter, the visitor center is open 5-days a week from Tuesday - Saturday from 8:30 am - 4:00 pm. Closed Sunday and Monday. The visitor center is closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's days.
Campgrounds
InfoNo campgrounds listed
Visitor Center: Nez Perce National Historical Park Visitor Center
InfoSee park for hours
Themes & Topics
InfoArcheology, Burial, Cemetery and Gravesite, Colonization and Settlement + 31 more
Weather Info
InfoElevations 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 m
Getting There
InfoDriving 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. W
Location
Info46.0702° N, -115.8761° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website