Minidoka Visitor Center
Facility · Idaho ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Minidoka National Historic Site (National Historic Site) · Restricted Access
- 3,970 ft
- Elevation
Located at 1428 Hunt Road. Start here for visitor information, the passport stamp, the park film, museum exhibits, and the park bookstore. The visitor center is open Fridays through Sundays, from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend. If the visitor center is not open during your visit, please check the After-Hours box for brochures and the passport stamp. The historic site grounds are open year-round for self-guided walking tours. Restrooms are only open during visitor center hours.
Getting there
More information is available at http://www.nps.gov/miin/.
42.67906, -114.24359 · 42°40'44.6"N 114°14'36.9"W
Typical weather
Typically 89°F in Jul, down to 36°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 36 | 41 | 52 | 59 | 69 | 79 | 89 | 88 | 78 | 63 | 47 | 36 |
| Low °F | 20 | 23 | 29 | 34 | 42 | 49 | 56 | 54 | 45 | 34 | 26 | 20 |
| Precip in | 1.3 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.6 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Minidoka Visitor Center
- Can you reserve a site at Minidoka Visitor Center?
- No. Minidoka Visitor Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
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- Pettit Campground 34.4 mi · Campground
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Contact
- Phone (208) 825-4169
- Email miin_information@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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