Northwest Passage Scenic Byway
Visitor Services

Tours of the Dworshak Dam (near Orofino) are available year-round, as well as lake cruises and boat rentals. The waters provide great fishing for kokanee, salmon, and rainbow trout.
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Service	Description	Service	Description
	Fees Expect to pay fees at the various campsites and attractions along the byway.		Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities Beautiful nature and cycling trails can be found all along the byway. You can experience backpacking, horseback riding, hiking and... [more]
	Camping There are places to camp along this byway.		Food There are places to buy food along this byway.
	Gasoline Gasoline is available.		Information A variety of tools assist travelers, including face-to-face instruction at visitor centers, signs, maps and brochures. Four key... [more]
	Lodging There is overnight lodging along this byway.		Retail There are places to shop along this byway.

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Special Considerations

Two-wheel-drive is accommodated along the entire route of US Highway 12 and Idaho Highway 13. The entire route is paved with at least two lanes and occasional paved passing lanes.

All of the visitor centers are accessible to people with disabilities. Most of the campgrounds and RV parks have accessible facilities and camping areas. Most of thewayside interpretive areas are also accessible and many can be enjoyed without leaving the vehicle.

Restrictions

During winter months drivers may experience some snow-covered roads near Lolo Pass at the Montana border.

Seasons

Best Time to Drive

Visitors traveling the byway from Memorial Day to Labor Day will have greatest access to visitor services and interpretive/educational opportunities.

High Season

Because destinations along the byway provide great opportunities for escape and recreation, summer holiday weekends can be more crowded.

Winter

Inclement weather slows traveling time during the winter, however, the roads are regularly maintained and plowed throughout the winter, and the highway is passable.

Road Conditions

To find up to date information about the road conditions along Northwest Passage Scenic Byway, please visit the FHWA listing of web sites for more information.

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