Lake Walcott State Park

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.[1]

Lake Walcott State Park
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape)
Location in Idaho
Location in the United States
LocationMinidoka County, Idaho, United States
Nearest cityAcequia, Idaho
Coordinates42°40′30″N 113°28′59″W[1]
Area65 acres (26 ha)[1]
Elevation4,700 ft (1,400 m)[1]
DesignationIdaho state park
Established1999[2]
AdministratorIdaho Department of Parks and Recreation
WebsiteLake Walcott State Park

See also

References

  1. "Lake Walcott State Park". Idaho Parks and Recreation. Retrieved May 28, 2012.
  2. "History: State Lands in Idaho". Idaho Museum of Natural History. Retrieved March 4, 2011.
  3. "Lake Walcott". Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Retrieved November 19, 2018.
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