Minidoka National Historic Site

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Origami cranes twirl on carousel
Origami cranes twirl on a colorful carousel.
The replicated Minidoka Honor Roll is part of the history at Minidoka NHS.
The replicated Minidoka Honor Roll is part of the history at Minidoka NHS.
A view from Minidoka through the barbed wire fence.
A view from Minidoka through the barbed wire fence.
A view of the Northside Canal and reconstructed barbed wire fence.
Looking northeast from the entrance area to the Northside Canal and reconstructed barbed wire fence.
An original barrack was retuned to Minidoka and placed on site.
An original barrack was retuned to Minidoka and placed on site.
Photos: National Park Service

About Minidoka National Historic Site

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.

Plan a Visit

NPS DesignationNational Historic Site
Park State / Territory MembershipIdaho, Washington
Current Alerts0
Visitor Centers1
Campgrounds0
Things To Do4

Core visitor information on this page is sourced from the National Park Service. NPD proximity sections use NPS reference coordinates and straight-line distance. Local source bundle updated Sep 27, 2026. View the official NPS page.

Weather & Conditions

Jerome 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 little shade is available at the site.

NPS Reference Location

Park state / territory membership: Idaho, Washington. This map uses the National Park Service reference coordinate. It may represent an administrative or reference point rather than a park entrance, trailhead, visitor center, or the nearest access point. Use the official NPS directions below when planning travel.

Operating Hours

The 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.

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Activities

Guided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingJunior Ranger ProgramMuseum Exhibits

Getting There

Minidoka National Historic Site is located between the towns of Twin Falls and Jerome, Idaho in south central Idaho.

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Contact & Address

The NPS-listed address may be an administrative office, visitor center, mailing/contact location, or other park facility rather than a park entrance.

NPS-Listed Address1428 Hunt Road, Jerome, ID, 83338
Phone208-825-4169
EmailMiin_information@nps.gov

Topics & Themes

Asian American HeritageIncarcerationJapanese-American InternmentTragic EventsWars and ConflictsWorld War II

Things To Do

View Exhibits at the Minidoka Visitor Center

View Exhibits at the Minidoka Visitor Center

Much of the Minidoka Visitor Center, located within a historic warehouse, is dedicated to museum exhibits. Displays and historic objects…

Take a Self-Guided Walking Tour of Minidoka

Take a Self-Guided Walking Tour of Minidoka

Minidoka National Historic Site offers 1.6 miles (2.5 km) of gravel walking trails. Visitors may explore the site and the…

Watch the Minidoka Film

Watch the Minidoka Film

"Minidoka: An American Concentration Camp" offers a moving introduction to Minidoka National Historic Site and the Japanese American incarceration during WWII.…

Become a Minidoka Junior Ranger!

Become a Minidoka Junior Ranger!

Become a Minidoka Junior Ranger and earn a special badge or patch! Junior Ranger booklets offer opportunities for visitors of…

Visitor Centers

Minidoka Visitor Center

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…

Nearby National Park Service Sites

These sites are ordered by straight-line distance between NPS reference coordinates. This is useful for comparison, but it is not road mileage. Trails, parkways, rivers, and distributed units may extend far from their reference point.