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The word Weippe was originally spelled “Oy-ipe” by General Oliver Otis Howard, in his journals during the campaign against the Nez Perce and negotiations with Chief Joseph in 1877. Other spellings included Oy-iap and Wyap-p. Harry Wheeler, Nez Perce historian, believed that Weippe means a “very old place,” “oy” means “all” in the Nez Perce language, but no meaning has been found for “iap”. The Nez Perce also say it may have something to do with a spring of water or camas ground. The meaning of the name is still greatly debated.

Soon after the Corps of Discovery’s expedition through the region, the fur trading industry came to Idaho. Then gold was discovered in 1860 by E.D. Pierce bringing a rush to the area in 1861. The Homestead Act brought many families to the region and Weippe grew and thrived.

Weippe was incorporated in December of 1964 and is located on the Gold Rush Historic Byway, Idaho Highway 11. The Weippe Prairie is one of eight registered national landmarks in the State of Idaho and is part of the National Lewis & Clark Historic Trail. It is a level meadow fringed by forest, and through it runs Jim Ford’s Creek, named after a pioneer wood dealer from Lewiston.

Come visit our Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center at the Weippe Discovery Center. Deyo Reservoir and camground is awaiting with both primitive and water/sewer hookups. See Tourism link for more info.

Tourism

Weippe Discovery Center: The Weippe Discovery Center property is decorated with hand-painted historical murals, depicting scenes taken from the journal of Lewis & Clark, as they traveled through the region. Inside the Weippe Discovery Center, you will see Nez Perce artifacts, depicting their life in the region, replicas of tools used by the Lewis & Clark Expedition, as well as representations of Idaho’s wildlife. Visit the Discovery Center for links to Lodging/RV Spots, Gas, Restaurants, and Recreation option!
Historic LoLo Trail– Travel this ancient Nez Perce trail as Lewis & Clark did over 200 years ago.
Hunting – Big Game Hunting at its best! Public access year-a-round.
Elk, WhiteTail, Cougar, Black Bear, Moose, Turkey, Wolf
Fishing:
North Fork of the Clearwater
Unlimited brook trout streams
Kelly Creek -Blue Ribbon Trout
Deer Creek Reservoir
Deyo Reservoir & Campground
ATV Trails
The 6C Ridgerunner ORV is our local club . Annual events include “Ride for the Rack”, “Mothers Day ride”, “Fathers Day Ride” , “Petals to Puddles Ride”, 1860 Days Ride”, and “Night Ride” .
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2700121906963027/?ref=share&mibextid=adzO7l
Snowmobile Trails
300 miles of groomed Trails
Skiing at nearby Bald Mountain
www.skibaldmountain.com

Deyo Reservoir Campground

In 1922, the Schmidt Brothers Mill constructed a sawmill and logging operation to take advantage of the wealth of timber in the area. This multi acre site incorporated homes for roughly 20 families, a mill office, a post office, cook shack, bunk house for single men, gas pump house, public well house and other small buildings, besides large lumber drying area. The mill ran continuously on this site for 50 years. For the past 40 years, it has remained as wetland and pasture land until the Mary Lou Deyo Family generously donated the land. The Deyo Dam was finished in 2011, creating the 55 acre reservoir, and the campground was finished in 2013.

Deyo Reservoir and Campground – 803 Schmidt Mill Rd Weippe, ID
Family Friendly Fishing: Trout, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass
Wheel chair accessible docks. ADA Vault Bathrooms.
West Camp Ground includes Water/Electric -$20.00/night
East Camp Ground No Hookups- $10.00/night
1 Trailer and 1 tent (for children) per site, additional are $10 per tent
Online reservations for the Pavilion now available

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Thanks to Don Adsitt, you can view the “West” campground sites, and various other features of the Deyo reservoir and Campground.

Deyo Campground is closed for reservations for this camping season! Reservations for the 2025 May 1-Oct 1 season, start April 1, 2025.

Reservations are required for camping, and the use of the Pavilion.

Click here to make Camping Reservation or to reserve the Pavilion

For current air quality conditions of the Deyo area (from the Weippe Discovery Center) click the link https://map.purpleair.com/1/m/i/mAQI/a10/p604800/cC4#14.63/46.37854/-115.94378

To make your reservation experience better, please read the following recommendations
*Reservations are best made on a desktop
*Do not click on the “backspace” button. Please use the “back” button provided on the link. Using the backspace button will cause the system to cancel your reservation.
*CANCELLATION POLICY – A full refund will be given for cancellations 48 hours in advance of check in time. Cancellations of less than 48 hours in advance of check in time, will result in no refund. For cancellations of less then 48 hrs in advance of check in time; for multiple day stays; the 1st days payment will not be refunded . No full or partial refunds will be given for no shows. Emails are preferred to cancel, email Deyo at deyo@weippe.com or call 208-435-4406. Your refund will be refunded to the credit card used to make the reservation in 2- 3 business days.

Frequently Asked Questions and Campground Policy

All Deyo Reservoir photos courtesy of Don Ebert of Weippe ID.

Events

Weippe Farmers Market

Community Yard Sale July 13th, 9am – 2pm, everyone is welcome to come set up a table. The Weippe Farmer’s Market will start on Friday, July 19th. The Farmer’s Market will take place every Friday from 3-5 pm at the Weippe Mini Park, through September 20th. New this year!!!!! 2 Saturdays added. July 27th and …

Wild Weippe Rodeo

The Wild Weippe Rodeo and the corresponding Wild Weippe Days are held in Weippe Idaho on the third weekend in August every year. It’s open to local contestants and the best cowboys around! Wild Weippe Rodeo Wild Weippe Days

Contact

Library 208-435-4058 p
208-435-4374 f
Monday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Thursday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Sunday Closed

Weippe Discovery Center and Deyo Campground and Reservoir
208-435-4406
Monday-Friday 10:00am – 5:00pm

Weippe City Hall 208-435-4216
Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Clearwater Co. Chamber of Commerce
208-476-4335
Monday – Friday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Weippe Post Office 208-435-4361
Monday – Friday 8:30am – 11:30 , 12:30 pm – 3:30pm
Saturday 9:00 am – 10:00 am

Emergency 911
Non Emergency Sheriffs Office 208-476-4521

Timberline Schools 208-435-4411
Monday – Friday 7:45 am – 3:40 pm
End of August – Beginning of June