National Historic Site
Minidoka National Historic Site is a National Historic Site in Idaho, Washington. The NPS currently lists 0 active alerts, 0 campgrounds and 1 visitor center, and no entrance fee.
IdahoWashington National Historic Site No entrance fee
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“During World War II, over 120,000 people of Japanese ancestry were forcibly removed from their homes and incarcerated without due process of law. Although little remains of the barbed-wire fences and tar-papered barracks, the Minidoka concentration camp once held over 13,000 Japanese Americans in the Idaho desert.”
Active alerts
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Campgrounds
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Visitor centers
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The NPS listed no active alerts for this park in the Oct 28, 2026 snapshot. Conditions can change; check current conditions on nps.gov before you go.
This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.
Become a Minidoka Junior Ranger and earn a special badge or patch! Junior Ranger booklets offer opportunities for visitors of all ages to explore and help protect this important chapter in American history.
Spring, Summer, Fall
Minidoka National Historic Site offers 1.6 miles (2.5 km) of gravel walking trails. Visitors may explore the site and the exteriors of historic structures at their own pace. Educational exhibits are placed along the trail to provide information.
30-120 Minutes Year-round
Much of the Minidoka Visitor Center, located within a historic warehouse, is dedicated to museum exhibits. Displays and historic objects help to tell the story of the Japanese Americans incarcerated here during WWII.
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Activities the NPS lists for Minidoka.
Guided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingJunior Ranger ProgramMuseum Exhibits
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The Historic Site is open daily during daylight hours year-round for self-guided tours. Visitor center hours and ranger program offerings vary seasonally.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | Sunrise to Sunset |
| Tuesday | Sunrise to Sunset |
| Wednesday | Sunrise to Sunset |
| Thursday | Sunrise to Sunset |
| Friday | Sunrise to Sunset |
| Saturday | Sunrise to Sunset |
| Sunday | Sunrise to Sunset |
Weather: Jerome and Twin Falls, Idaho, gets 10 inches of rain per year. On average, there are 213 sunny days per year here. The July high is around 94 degrees. The January low is 22.
| Visitor center | Standard hours | Phone | Passport stamp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minidoka Visitor Center | Mon Closed · Tue Closed · Wed Closed · Thu Closed · Fri 10:00AM - 5:00PM · Sat 10:00AM - 5:00PM · Sun 10:00AM - 5:00PM | 208-825-4169 | Yes |
No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.
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