Nez Perce National Historical Park
Hours
See this week's hours below.
- Entrance fee
- The Park Service lists no entrance fee for this site.
- Phone
- 208-843-7009
- Address
- Nez Perce National Historical Park, Lapwai, ID 83540-9715
About Nez Perce
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.
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.
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Changes to these hours
- Summer Hours, Jun 1 to Sep 29, 2026: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Closed
Getting there
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.
Weather
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.
Things to do
Arts and Culture, Birdwatching, Bookstore and Park Store, Craft Demonstrations, Cultural Demonstrations, Food, Gift Shop and Souvenirs, Guided Tours, Hiking, Horse Trekking, Junior Ranger Program, Museum Exhibits, Park Film, Picnicking, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Shopping, Wildlife Watching.
Source: National Park Service data feed, checked September 24, 2026. Hours shown are the Park Service's posted standard hours plus any date changes it lists. Official page for Nez Perce ↗