Battle of Camas Creek

The Battle of Camas Creek, August 20, 1877, was a raid by the Nez Perce people on a United States Army encampment in Idaho Territory and a subsequent battle during the Nez Perce War. The Nez Perce defeated three companies of U.S. cavalry and continued their fighting retreat to escape the army.

Battle of Camas Creek
Part of the Nez Perce War

Camas Meadows, 2003
DateAugust 20, 1877
Location
Clark County, Idaho Territory, U.S.
Camp: 44°21′11″N 111°53′6″W
Siege: 44°24′45″N 111°47′41″W
Result Nez Perce victory
Belligerents
United States Army Nez Perce
Commanders and leaders
General Oliver Howard
Capt. Randolph Norwood		 Chief Joseph
Looking Glass
White Bird
Ollokot
Toohoolhoolzote
Strength
300 men <200 warriors
Casualties and losses
3 killed
6 wounded		 probably only 2 wounded
Location in the United States
Location in Idaho Territory
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