Lake Walcott State Park
| Lake Walcott State Park | |
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Lake Walcott | |
Lake Walcott State Park Location in Idaho Lake Walcott State Park Location in the United States | |
| Location | Minidoka County, Idaho, United States |
| Nearest city | Acequia, Idaho |
| Coordinates | 42°40′30″N 113°28′59″W / 42.675°N 113.48306°W[1] |
| Area | 65 acres (26 ha)[1] |
| Elevation | 4,700 ft (1,400 m)[1] |
| Established | 1999[2] |
| Administered by | Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation |
| Website | Official website |
Lake Walcott State Park is a public recreation area located near the Minidoka Dam six miles (9.7 km) east of Acequia in Minidoka County, Idaho, United States. The state park encompasses 65 acres (26 ha) on the western shore on Lake Walcott, an 8,000-acre (3,200 ha) impoundment of the Snake River.[3] The Minidoka National Wildlife Refuge adjoins the park and the lake. The park's recreational offerings include disc golf, camping, picnicking, boating, fishing, and water sports.[4]
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Lake Walcott State Park Information". Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation. June 19, 2020. Retrieved February 8, 2025.
- ^ "History: State Lands in Idaho". Idaho Museum of Natural History. Retrieved March 4, 2011.
- ^ "Lake Walcott". Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Retrieved February 8, 2025.
- ^ "Lake Walcott State Park". Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation. January 6, 2025. Retrieved February 8, 2025.
External links
- Lake Walcott State Park Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation
- Lake Walcott State Park Map Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation