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Minidoka National Historic Site
National Historic Site · ID, WA
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. Minidoka preserves their legacy and teaches the importance of civil liberties.
Park report
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Good: no active alerts or closuresNo active alerts
Entrance Fee
How this is rated
Good: free entryFree — no entrance fee
Visitor Centers
Good1 visitor center
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available4 activities
Park Name
InfoMinidoka National Historic Site
Designation
InfoNational Historic Site
State(s)
InfoID, WA
Phone
Info208-825-4169
Miin_information@nps.gov
Operating Hours
InfoThe Historic Site is open daily during daylight hours year-round for self-guided tours. Visitor center hours and ranger program offerings vary seasonally. Restrooms are only open during Visitor center operations.
Campgrounds
InfoNo campgrounds listed
Visitor Center: Minidoka Visitor Center
InfoSee park for hours
Themes & Topics
InfoAsian American Heritage, Incarceration, Japanese-American Internment + 3 more
Weather Info
InfoJerome 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. High winds are common, and
Getting There
InfoMinidoka National Historic Site is located between the towns of Twin Falls and Jerome, Idaho in south central Idaho.
Location
Info42.6780° N, -114.2465° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website