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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1806-1806) - A Lewis & Clark expedition camp established in 1806 on the return trip from the Pacific coast. Located in present day East Kamiah, Lewis County, Idaho. Abandoned in 1806. Also known as [[Camp Chopunnish]], [[Camp Kamiah]] and [[Long Camp]].
See [[Long Camp]]
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== {{PAGENAME}} History ==
On the return journey from the Pacific coast, Lewis & Clark were forced to spend four weeks with the Nez Perce Indians waiting for the snow to melt in the Bitterroot mountains (14 May 1806-10 Jun 1806). Their camp along the Clearwater River was called Long Camp or [[Camp Chopunnish]]. The camp was abandoned on 10 Jun 1806 when they resumed the return journey.
== Current Status ==
Marker only near Kamiah, Lewis County, Idaho. The marker is located on Idaho Hwy 26 near milepost 68.
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Name=Camp Long|
ID=394019|
Type=Historical|
Class=Locale|
County=Lewis County|
State=Idaho|
Country= US|
Lat=46.2462854|
Long=-116.0418069|
Ele=1168|
Map=Kamiah|
Date=1 Dec 1991|
Code=16061
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'''Location:''' Near East Kamiah, Lewis County, Idaho.
 
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* Elevation: 1168'
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'''Sources:'''
 
'''Links:'''
* [http://www.northamericanforts.com/West/id.html#chopunnish North American Forts - Camp Long]
* [http://www.nps.gov/nepe/historyculture/long-camp.htm NPS - Long Camp]
* [http://www.nps.gov/nepe/historyculture/long-camp-journal-entries.htm NPS  - Lewis & Clark Journal Entries for Long Camp]
* [http://www.visitidaho.org/attraction/historic-sites/long-camp-historical-site/ Visit Idaho - Long Camp]
 
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