Dworshak National Fish Hatchery near Orofino offers a look at salmon and steelhead rearing. The trail from the front parking lot is currently closed for construction.
Plan your visit
276 Dworshak Complex Dr, Orofino, Idaho 83544
- Admission
- Free general admission; reserved uses may cost extra
- Hours
- Self-guided visits daily 7:30 a.m.–3 p.m. Pacific
- Parking
- Front visitor parking lot; adjoining trail closed
- Restrooms
- Visitor restroom availability needs confirmation
- Access
- FWS identifies wheelchair-suitable tour routes, ramps and an indoor elevator
- Setting
- Both
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🌳 Amenities & Features
- 🐟 Salmon and steelhead viewing
- 🚶 Self-guided and guided walking tours
- 🎥 Dioramas and visitor videos
- 🌊 Clearwater River views
💡 Good to Know
- The rear Nez Perce Tribal fishing gate remains open under the current notice. The front trail has no announced reopening date.
- Call 208-476-4591 in advance to arrange a guided tour and confirm the required notice. Tours normally take 45–60 minutes and visit indoor and outdoor areas; fish and spawning activity vary with season.
- Do not touch ponds, water or equipment.
Listing review date: 2026-10-15