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Orofino Chamber
of Commerce

PO Box 2346
Orofino, ID 83544
1-208-476-4335
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Points of Interest around
Orofino, Idaho

Dworshak Dam, North Fork into Clearwater River just west of Orofino

Dworshak Reservoir - 53 Mile long lake created by Dworshak Dam. Largest Straight Axis Dam in North America.

Dworshak Dam Visitor Center, located at the top of the dam, is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Exhibits highlight the history and wildlife of the area. Tours are also available through the interior of the dam.

Typical Steelhead - Orofino is widely held to be the Steelhead Capital of the World

The Clearwater River has long been known for its large Steelhead Trout. Returning from the sea, with some weighing in over 25 pounds. Also there is a run of Chinook Salmon that return in the late fall. The Dworshak Fisheries Complex is responsible for the success of these runs. The hatchery is well worth a visit.

 

Indian Head Dress
Photo credit Trib's Place Photography

Nez Perce National Historic Park located about 1 mile from the junction of highway 12 and 95 at Spalding. Stop at the visitors center and orient yourself to the park. The uniformed staff can answer your questions, whether they pertain to the history of the region and the Nez Perce or how to get around. There is also a museum in the visitors center with Nez Perce exhibits and artifacts.

Orofino Golf and Country Club - Come to Golf, stay for a great lunch!

Orofino has its own golf course. 9 holes and very difficult, according to a few of the high handicap locals. 5415 yards, par 70, for 18.

Other Points of Interest

Bald Mountain Ski Area   Clearwater Historical Museum
Orofino Original townsite
Historic District
Howard Bradbury Museum
Idaho's first Court House 1860
  Lolo Motorway (Trail)
part of the original
Lewis & Clark Trail from
Clearwater County to Montana
Canoe Camp
Lewis & Clark camp in 1806
   

 

 

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Orofino, ID 83544
1-208-476-4335
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