Camp Long

Camp Long (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. 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. Camp Long was abandoned on 10 Jun 1806 when Lewis & Clark resumed their return journey. Current Status Marker only near Kamiah, Lewis County, Idaho. This marker and three others are located at a wide turnoff on Idaho Hwy 12 just southeast of the Kamiah 3rd Street Bridge. {"selectable":false,"width":"500"} Location: Near Kamiah, Lewis County, Idaho. Maps & Images Lat: 46.22248 Long: -116.00971 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: 1168' Sources: USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) Database Entry: 394019 - Links: North American Forts - Camp Long NPS - Long Camp NPS - Lewis & Clark Journal Entries for Long Camp Visit Idaho - Long Camp Visited: 22 Jun 2017