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
Thursday, Apr 2
Moderate rain
High: 51.8°F | Low: 41.5°F
Humidity: 69%
Wind: 11 mph
Rain Chance: 85%
UV Index: 0.8
Sunrise: 06:21 AM
Sunset: 07:14 PM
Moon: Full Moon (100%)
Visibility: 5 mi
Dew Point: 39.9°F
Cloud Cover: 85%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Friday, Apr 3
Partly Cloudy
High: 54.7°F | Low: 37.9°F
Humidity: 65%
Wind: 4.9 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 0.9
Sunrise: 06:19 AM
Sunset: 07:16 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous (99%)
Visibility: 4 mi
Dew Point: 38.8°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Saturday, Apr 4
Sunny
High: 65.3°F | Low: 33.6°F
Humidity: 59%
Wind: 3.4 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 1.3
Sunrise: 06:17 AM
Sunset: 07:17 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous (96%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 40.9°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Weather Alerts (1)
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 1 at 12:27PM MDT until April 3 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Effective: Apr 1, 2026 2:27pm
Expires: Apr 3, 2026 8:00am
* WHAT...Snow expected. There is a likelihood of moderate weather
impacts. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches above
4000 feet. 1 to 4 inches possible down to 3000 feet.
* WHERE...Elk City, Dixie, Lolo Pass, Highway 93 Sula to Lost Trail
Pass, and Highway 12 Lowell to Lolo Pass.
* WHEN...From midnight MDT /11 PM PDT/ tonight to 6 AM MDT /5 AM
PDT/ Friday.
* IMPACTS...For MODERATE winter weather impacts, expect disruptions
to normal activities. Hazardous traveling conditions. Use extra
caution while driving. Closures and disruptions to infrastructure
may occur.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy, wet snow may cause localized power
outages and tree damage.
Park Alerts
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