Lewis and Clark Long Camp
After spending the winter of 1805-06 on the Oregon Coast, Lewis and Clark returned to Nez Perce country to retrieve horses they had left in the nimíipuu's care. Snow in the Bitterroot Mountains blocked their way home, so they camped near Kamiah for four weeks, living among the Nez Perce while waiting for the passes to clear.
Getting There
A historical marker for Long Camp is located on U.S. Highway 12, approximately one mile east of Kamiah, Idaho. From Kamiah, turn right onto U.S. Highway 12 East and continue for 1.3 miles. The pullout will be on your right.
What You'll See
The actual Long Camp site is about 2 miles downstream from the pullout, on private land that is not accessible to the public. The roadside pullout features several interpretive signs that explain Lewis and Clark's time among the Nez Perce and the role that the nimíipuu played in helping the Corps of Discovery complete their journey home.
At this same pullout, you'll find a marker for the Asa Smith Mission. The Nez Perce National Historical Park visitor center is about 58 miles southwest and has more information about Lewis and Clark's exploration.