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  • Minidoka National Wildlife Refuge
    (208) 436-3589
    961 East Minidoka Dam Rupert, ID 83350-9414

  • Minidoka National Wildlife Refuge is located on the Snake River Plain in south-central Idaho, 12 miles northeast of Rupert. It includes  80 miles of shoreline around Lake Walcott, from Minidoka Dam upstream about 25 miles. The refuge headquarters is located in Lake Walcott State Park.

    Driving Directions

    To reach the refuge office and Walcott State Park, take Route 24 northeast from Rupert, Idaho; there are some tricky turns in Rupert so watch the signs carefully. About 5.5 miles from Rupert, turn right on the Minidoka Dam road and follow it to the refuge.

    From Interstate 86: Take exit 15, Raft River, and follow Old Highway 30 to 400 E, turn right and continue to 300 N, turn right and follow to Refuge Headquarters.

    Visitor Center and Headquarters
    Mon-Thur
    8:00am - 4:30pm
    Friday
    8:00am - 3:30pm
    All federal holidays
    Closed
    Refuge Hours
    Year-round
    Dawn - Dusk for approved activities only