Facility · Idaho ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Joseph Canyon Roadless Area (Roadlessarea Rule (2001)) · Open Access
The impressive view of Joseph Canyon can be seen from the Joseph Canyon Viewpoint. Located off of Highway 3, north of Enterprise, Oregon. The facility has interpretive signs of the canyon and the role it played as the winter home of the Chief Joseph Band of the Nez Perce tribe and their journey from the area in 1877.
As part of a series of Nez Perce Historic Trail sites, this facility is managed by the National Park Service.
From Enterprise, Oregon turn north off Highway 82 onto Highway 3 (First Street); Go 30 miles on Highway 3 towards Lewiston, Idaho; The entrance to the viewpont is on the right side of the road.
45.83530, -117.26377 · 45°50'7.1"N 117°15'49.6"W
Typically 89°F in Aug, down to 36°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 38 | 45 | 51 | 59 | 69 | 77 | 88 | 89 | 80 | 63 | 46 | 36 |
| Low °F | 18 | 20 | 26 | 30 | 36 | 41 | 45 | 44 | 36 | 30 | 24 | 18 |
| Precip in | 1.6 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.9 | 2.1 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 10.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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