Lake Walcott State Park is located at the northwest end of the Bureau of
Reclamation's Lake Walcott Project, a welcome refuge on the edge of Idaho's high
desert. Water skiing, power boating, windsurfing, sailing and bird watching are
only a few of the activities that will make your stay at Lake Walcott enjoyable.
Camping areas with RV hookups are available. Picnickers enjoy the acres of grass
beneath groves of stately eastern hardwoods. Nearby sites of interest include
Minidoka Falls near the park, Rupert City Park, and the historic railroad
community of Minidoka.
Location: Rupert, ID
South Central Idaho, 11 miles NE of Rupert
Mailing Address
959 E. Minidoka Dam
Rupert, ID 83350
Street Address
959 E. Minidoka Dam
Rupert, ID 83350
Phone: (208) 436-1258
Fax: (208) 436-1268
The Park Today
The 2006 camping season is winding down. The water level in the lake will be
dropping soon, in preparation for winter closure September 30, 2006, until about
April 1, 2007, depending on the winter snow pack. Potable water, restrooms,
showers, and the dump station will be closed for the winter, effective September
20, 2006, until about May 1, 2007. Our only heated restroom, by the Klebe
shelter, is open all winter for your convenience. Dry camping is still
available, weather permitting, with winter rates going into effect October 1,
2006. Area Chamber of Commerce
Located at the northwest end of the Bureau of Reclamation's Lake Walcott
Project, Lake Walcott State Park is perfect for camping and fishing. Picnickers
enjoy the acres of grass beneath groves of stately eastern hardwoods. Paved
trails connect restrooms, group shelters, an interpretive kiosk and boat launch
with the modern campgrounds. The park serves as a convenient base from which to
explore the Minidoka National Wildlife Refuge, which offers some of the best
birding in southern Idaho.
Lake Walcott State Park is 11 miles northeast of Rupert off State Highway 24.
Nearby sites of interest include Minidoka Falls just outside the park, Rupert
City Park and Square and the historic railroad community of Minidoka.
FAQ's
Can we visit the Minidoka Dam? - Yes, you can if you call the Bureau of
Reclamation ahead of time to set up a guided tour, phone number is ( 208 )
436-4187.
How large is Lake Walcott and the Refuge? - The refuge extends upstream
approximately 25 miles from the Minidoka Dam along both shores of the Snake
River and includes all of Lake Walcott. It encompasses 20,699 acres, over half
of which is open water and some small marsh areas.
What are the metal baskets in the park? Are they to feed deer and elk? Or are
they there to hook your dog leash to? - No, they are the goals for our 18-hole
Disc Golf course. You need to try it out with your family it is a blast.
Can we swim in the lake? - No. Swimming is not allowed.
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