The Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail winds nearly 4,900 miles through the homelands of more than 60 Tribal nations. It follows the historic outbound and inbound routes of the Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1803-1806 from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the Pacific Ocean. Follow the trail to find the people, places, a
Free — you won’t need your pass here.
Free entry — there is no entrance fee here, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
- Fee type No fee — No fee is charged here.
- HoursLewis and Clark National Historic Trail Visitor Center is located on the Missouri River in Omaha, Nebraska.
- Source National Park Service ↗
- Last verifiedJuly 6, 2026 · Confirmed
- Official pagewww.nps.gov ↗
- Contact 402-808-2714 · lecl_information@nps.gov
Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail Headquarters Visitor Center is located inside DOI, National Park Service, Interior Region 3,4,5 Office. We are right on the Missouri River next to the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge in downtown Omaha, NE.
Common questions
Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail — always confirm with the managing site before you go.
No Is there a fee at Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail?
No — it’s free to enter, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
Yes Can you fish at Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail?
Yes — fishing is one of the listed activities here. You’ll need a valid state fishing license.
Yes Can you kayak, paddle, or boat here?
Yes — there’s water for boating and paddling at Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail. Hand-launched craft usually need no permit; motorized boats may need registration or a launch fee.
Yes Are there hiking trails?
Yes — hiking is one of the listed activities at Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail.
Yes Can you bike here?
Yes — biking is available at Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail. Confirm which roads or trails allow it.
Depends Can you ride OHVs or ATVs here?
Yes — off-highway vehicle use is among the activities here. Stay on designated routes and check any permit or registration rules.
Depends Can you bring a dog?
Usually only leashed and in developed areas, campgrounds, and paved paths — not on most trails or in buildings. Pet rules vary by park, so check first.
No Are drones allowed?
No — launching, landing, or operating drones is prohibited on National Park Service land.
Depends What are the hours?
Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Visitor Center is located on the Missouri River in Omaha, Nebraska.
Nearby sites
JonClee86 / CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Glenn Cunningham Lake
CheckArmy Corps site — the pass gives 50% off day-use fees only and never covers camping. Confirm at the gate.
MRK2016 / CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Standing Bear Lake
CheckArmy Corps site — the pass gives 50% off day-use fees only and never covers camping. Confirm at the gate.
