CANOE CAMP Canoe Camp is adjacent to the Clearwater River, approximately 4 miles west of Orofino, Idaho, along U.S. Highway 12. At this site the Lewis and Clark expedition, aided by the Nez Perce, built five canoes in September 1805. The National Park Service conducted an extensive archeological survey of the area in 1989 -- 1991. There are residences to the west, commercial development across the highway to the south, and a large fish hatchery across the Clearwater River to the north. The National Park Service owns, manages, and maintains this 2.65-acre site, which was completely rehabilitated in 1993.

MANAGEMENT ISSUES The view is dominated by Dworshak Dam and the hatchery. Across the highway are businesses with large, colorful signs. Heavy traffic on U.S. 12 causes noise intrusion. Management Zoning. The following management zones will be established for Canoe Camp: The historic zone will include most of the 2.65-acre site. This is the area where the Nez Perce helped the Lewis and Clark Expedition build five canoes in September 1805. The 0.25-mile interpretive trail, the wayside exhibits, the full-size reproduction of a canoe like those built for the expedition, and the picnic benches are components of this area. The development zone is made up of the 16-car parking lot and the entrance road.

ACTION PLAN The Park Service will work with local groups to participate in the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial and to increase local appreciation of the site. An orientation wayside will be installed. The time capsule monument will be removed or refurbished. Vegetative screening will be developed and maintained to separate the site from external developments.