Nez Perce Ford
The spot where the Nez Perce Indians crossed the river during their flight through the park in 1877.
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Nez Perce Ford Details
Nez Perce Ford is a spot on the Yellowstone River where the Nez Perce Indians crossed the river during their flight through the park in 1877 in an attempt to escape the U.S. Army. The Nez Perce Ford Picnic Area is located at the spot today. The crossing has also been known as Buffalo Ford after rangers found bison frozen in the ice here in 1946, as well as Chief Joseph's Crossing in deference to the Nez Perce's leader at the time. In 1981, the park's naming committee designated Nez Perce Ford as its official name. Tables: 17 Restrooms: 1* Fire Grates: 0 * Wheelchair Accessible. Every picnic area has tables, except for the 3 newest areas near Gibbon Falls, and most have vault toilets. You can use camping stoves and self-contained charcoal grills to prepare food at any picnic area. Fires are permitted only in picnic areas with fire grates. Only one picnic area - Madison - has water. Camping is not allowed in any picnic area. Special fire restrictions are occasionally put in place when the danger of wildland fires is great. If you plan to light a fire in the park, please ask about current fire restrictions at the entrance station when you arrive.
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