Overview
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.
Weather
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.
Gallery
Photos of Minidoka National Historic Site.
5 images
Things to do
Discover Minidoka National Historic Site.
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 all ages to explore and help protect this important chapter in American history.
Learn more
Take a Self-Guided Walking Tour of Minidoka
30-120 MinutesMinidoka National Historic Site offers 1.6 miles (2.5 km) of gravel walking trails. Visitors may explore the site and the exteriors of historic structures at their own pace. Educational exhibits are placed along the trail to provide information.
Learn more
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 help to tell the story of the Japanese Americans incarcerated here during WWII.
Learn more
Watch the Minidoka Film
0-30 Minutes"Minidoka: An American Concentration Camp" offers a moving introduction to Minidoka National Historic Site and the Japanese American incarceration during WWII. The 30-minute film, narrated by actor and incarceration survivor George Takei, can be viewed online or in person at the Minidoka Visitor Center.
Learn moreWhat visitors say
Reviews.
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience!
Nearby on Poyst
Businesses near Minidoka National Historic Site.
Know a great spot near Minidoka National Historic Site?
Help visitors discover the best local businesses near Minidoka National Historic Site. List your business on Poyst and reach thousands of travelers.
- ✓Free business listing with photos & reviews
- ✓Appear in destination & city guides
- ✓Analytics dashboard to track visibility