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. Mini
Free — you won’t need your pass here.
Free entry — there is no entrance fee here, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
- Fee type No fee — No fee is charged here.
- HoursThe 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.
- Source National Park Service ↗
- Last verifiedJuly 6, 2026 · Confirmed
- Official pagewww.nps.gov ↗
- Contact 208-825-4169 · Miin_information@nps.gov
Minidoka National Historic Site is located between the towns of Twin Falls and Jerome, Idaho in south central Idaho.
Common questions
Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for Minidoka National Historic Site — always confirm with the managing site before you go.
No Is there a fee at Minidoka National Historic Site?
No — it’s free to enter, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
Yes Are there hiking trails?
Yes — trails here include Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial Boardwalk, Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial Footbridge, Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial Path, and more. Check length and difficulty before you go.
Depends Can you bring a dog?
Usually only leashed and in developed areas, campgrounds, and paved paths — not on most trails or in buildings. Pet rules vary by park, so check first.
No Are drones allowed?
No — launching, landing, or operating drones is prohibited on National Park Service land.
Yes What are the 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.
Nearby sites
Acroterion / CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons U.S. Forest Service Sawtooth National Forest
CheckThis Forest Service site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.
Murtaugh Boating Access
CheckThis Bureau of Land Management site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.
