search
search
add New trip
Colorful painted tipi on green lawn
Destinations › … › United States › Idaho

Nez Perce National Historical Park

calendar_monthMay–Jun, Sep–Octbest time schedule2 daysplan for child_careYeswith kids confirmation_numberFreeentry access_time8 AM to 5 PM dailyopen
Nez Perce National Historical ParkYour own route Plan a trip here →

Nez Perce National Historical Park commemorates the history and culture of the Nez Perce people. It spans several sites across Idaho, Oregon, and Washington, highlighting significant events such as the Nez Perce War of 1877.

Read more

Visitors come to learn about the Nez Perce's rich heritage, their struggles, and the landscapes they inhabited. The park offers a chance to reflect on the impact of colonization and the resilience of Indigenous communities.

In pictures

Petroglyph carvings on the bank of the Snake River.
Petroglyph carvings on the bank of the Snake River.

Things to do

Watch the Coho Salmon Run on Lapwai Creek
10-120 Minutes · Fall

Coho Salmon have used the waterways of North Central Idaho for millennia to travel to and from the Ocean. In 1...
See the Camas Flowers Bloom on Weippe Prairie
10-60 Minutes · Spring

The prairie has always been a traditional gathering place for the nimí·pu· (Nez Perce). Families come to dig f...
Nez Perce Legends Tour
Winter/Spring

Three legend sites along the Clearwater river highlighting the trickster Coyote.
Spalding Walking Tour
30-90 Minutes · Winter/Spring

Historic area with cultural, state and national significance.

Practical

At a glance

Established
1992
Open
8 AM to 5 PM daily
Accessibility
some areas wheelchair accessible
Address
Nez Perce National Historical Park, Lapwai, ID 83540-9715
Opening hours
8 AM to 5 PM daily
Phone
208-843-7009
Price
Free
Website
www.nps.gov

Things to know

Check for seasonal hours, as they may vary.
Expect some areas to be crowded during peak summer months.
Bring layers, as temperatures can change quickly in the mountains.
No food services are available on-site, so plan accordingly.

Photo: NPS Photo