Minidoka National Wildlife Refuge

This is a real great place to see wildlife

This place still has a wild feel to it but is acceptable to everyone.

Great facilities available!! I attended a family reunion at Lake Wolcott, and it was wonderful! We congregated at a nice, big pavilion with plenty of picnic tables, in easy distance from a fully plumbed and clean restroom area. It was fun to watch disc golfers as they came by our area, and some of our group joined in the disc golfing as well! There was chipmunk watching, and plenty of trees provided shade for our several lawn chairs as we visited. We were pleased to find ample parking near the pavilion, and everyone had easy access to everything, including the very pregnant and the elderly.

After reading that the refuge was open, we traveled over 125 mi to visit. When we got here at 2:00 in the afternoon the gate was chained closed. Unfortunately, they do not keep the times they are open current. Best not to trust when this website says they are open.

Such a large unspoiled area for fish and game to seek refuge. So much is only accessible by foot and that keeps it remote. I love it.