Minidoka National Wildlife Refuge

Directions: From Rupert, drive 6 miles NE on Highway 24 via Acequia, then E 6 miles on County Highway 400 North.

Primary Wildlife: Up to 100,000 ducks and geese are present during spring and fall migrations. Migrating tundra swans can be seen in spring in shallow bays and shores of the lake. Bald eagles, golden eagles, hawks, and owls are frequently seen. Mule deer are year-round residents and antelope are occasionally seen.

Habitat: 20,721 acres, including 11,000 surface acres of Lake Walcott, which is created by the Bureau of Reclamation's Minidoka Dam. An abundance of aquatic vegetation is found in small bays and inlets of the lake. Surrounding uplands are typical sagebrush and grassland.

Recreation and Education: Wildlife observation, study, and photography. Waterfowl and resident game bird hunting. Trout fishing.

Special Note: The Bureau of Reclamation administers a picnic area and boating facilities near the Dam and refuge headquarters.

Rt 4 Box 290
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-3589