Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail Custom Search This page celebrates the heroic expedition of the Corps of Discovery, led by Captain Meriwether Lewis and Captain William Clark. Thirty three people traveled with them into unknown territory, starting near what is now known as Wood River, Illinois in 1804, reaching the Pacific Ocean in 1805 and returning in 1806. Today's trail follows their route as closely as possible given the changes over the years. It is approximately 3,700 miles long, beginning near Wood River, Illinois, and passes through portions of Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. The National Park Service does not own any portion of the trail. Various organizations and individuals are responsible for trail stewardship with oversite provided by the Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail office.     CONTACTS Email - LECL_Administration@nps.gov Fax- 402-827-9108 Write to Lewis & Clark NHT 1709 Jackson Street Omaha, NE 68102 - or - NPS Interpretive Specialist Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, PO Box 1806 Great Falls, MT 59403 Phone Visitor Information - (402)514-9311 Headquarters - (402)514-9311 Visitor Information - (406)727-8733x311 TRAVEL BASICS Operating Hours, Seasons Daily, 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. at headquarters office. Visitor Sites along the trail - please check with each site. Visit our expanded web site for more information. You may find our pages at the 'In Depth' button located to the right. Getting There PLANE - You may fly to most of the major urban areas along the trail and then follow the trail by a vehicle of your choice. CAR - Motor routes that approximately follow the route of the historic expedition were marked by state agencies in the 1960's. Please see our expanded web site for more information. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - Check with the local Chamber of Commerce for more information for each section of the trail or trail site. Weather & Climate Conditions vary from site to site, season to season, please check with each site before your visit. Accessibility Most buildings at federal and state sites generally meet American with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility standards. Some trail segments in urban areas may be accessible to all. However, many of the more rural trail segments are located along rivers and may not be appropriate for wheelchair use. Because of the varied character of the many sites and trail segments, it is best to inquire locally about accessibility when you contact specific sites about your visit. FEES/PERMITS Entrance Fee ENTRANCE & ACTIVITY FEES Fees are charged according to the site's managing organziation. Please call ahead for more information. Visit our expanded web page for Visitor Center Details at this link.. FACILITIES LEWIS & CLARK VISITOR CENTERS CURRENTLY NUMBER 52. Available Facilities - There are many visitor facilities located along the trail. For a complete list, please visit our expand web pages. You can reach these pages at the 'In Depth' button located to the right.   Map Detailed Map Contact Info Phone, Email, Address, GPS coordinates Campgrounds Nearby List of Nearby Campgrounds Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail.   Campgrounds Near Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail: Garden Valley Courts, Omaha, 3 miles away Bluffs Run RV Park at Horseshoe Casino, Council Bluffs, 3 miles away NP Dodge Park Campground, Douglas County, 5 miles away Tomes Country Club Acres Park, Council Bluffs, 6 miles away Caradon Mobile Home Park, Omaha, 6 miles away Haworth Park Campground, Sarpy County, 7 miles away Honey Creek Campground, Crescent, 8 miles away   Marinas Near Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail: Sandpiper Cove Marina, Omaha , 2 miles away   Hotels Near Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail: Hilton Garden Inn Omaha Downtown/Old Market Area, Omaha , 0 miles away Courtyard Omaha Downtown/Old Market Area, Omaha , 0 miles away Hilton Omaha, Omaha , 0 miles away Embassy Suites Omaha Downtown/Old Market, Omaha , 0 miles away Hotel Deco, Omaha , 0 miles away Redick Plaza Hotel Omaha, Omaha , 0 miles away Homewood Suites by Hilton OmahaDowntown, Omaha , 0 miles away   Trails Near Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail: Copper Creek Connector Trail, Sarpy County , 6 miles away Boyer Chute Trails, Washington County , 10 miles away Desoto Bend Trail, Washington County , 15 miles away   Public Lands Near Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail: Lake Manawa State Park, Iowa , 6 miles away Wilson Island State Park, Iowa , 13 miles away Platte River State Park, Nebraska , 24 miles away Eugene T. Mahoney State Park, Nebraska , 30 miles away   Golf Courses Near Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail: City-Omaha Public Golf Courses, Omaha , 1 miles away Dodge Riverside Golf Course, Council Bluffs , 1 miles away Shoreline Golf Course, Carter Lake , 1 miles away Westwood Park Golf Course, Council Bluffs , 2 miles away Spring Lake 9 Hole Golf Course, Omaha , 2 miles away   Lakes Near Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail Mile Hill Lake, Mills County , 15 miles away Zorinsky Lake, Douglas County , 17 miles away