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

Petroglyph carvings on the bank of the Snake River.

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

Birds take flight across a grassy field.

Elder (Mylie Lawyer) sitting in front of Old Buffalo hide tipi.

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

Horses and riders dressed in native regalia.

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

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

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

contact-details

Phone Number: 208-843-7009 Voice
Phone Number: 2088437003 Fax

Email Address: nepe_superintendent@nps.gov
Description:

Fees

Entrance Fees

Entrance Passes

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 designation:National Historical Park

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.

For detailed directions, please visit this link.

Directions

Operating Hours:

Nez Perce National Historical Park, Spalding Visitor Center

Summer 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.

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.