Lake Walcott State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below6-ft leash
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- parksandrecreation.idaho.gov(208) 436-1258
Official page last checked Oct 30, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Partial closure Park updateFall 2026 Lake Walcott water levels are low. The boat ramp handling docks and kayak launch docks have been pulled for the season. Please use caution… (more)
Fall 2026 Lake Walcott water levels are low. The boat ramp handling docks and kayak launch docks have been pulled for the season. Please use caution around the shoreline and boat ramps. The Visitor Center is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and closed on weekends and holidays. Water is off at the RV Sites for the season. Water is available to fill up at the vacant campground host site and by the cabins. Open bathrooms are near the basketball court, in the RV loop, and by the boat ramps. Showers are closed for the season. Campground is open for reservations through November 1. Construction Notice – Fall 2026 Construction for the park-wide potable water system upgrade will begin in Fall 2026. During the construction period, the campground will close and day-use pavilions will be unavailable for reservation. More information and specific closure dates will be announced once the construction schedule is finalized.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Covering about 242 acres, Lake Walcott State Park lies in Minidoka County, about 10 miles east of Rupert.
Visitors come for golf, horseback riding, winter sports, disc golf, and canoeing and kayaking. Water access includes a boat ramp. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites and showers).
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visitor center | Daily | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — |
| Not stated | 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Visitor Center Open 7 days a week: 9am – 5pm. Day-use locations within state parks are open from 7am to 10pm, per Idaho state code 26.01.20 (5). Day-use hours may change based on park manager discretion.
Lake Walcott is open to watercraft April 1 to October 31.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 30, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Boise).
Fees and passes
Per vehicle: Motor Vehicle Entrance Fee $7/day ($14/day for non-residents at premium parks), waived by the Idaho State Parks Passport or MVEF annual sticker.
Statewide fee rule from Idaho's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Idaho park passes
- Idaho State Parks Passport — $10 per vehicle per year (Idaho residents, bought with vehicle registration). Waives the motor vehicle entrance fee at Idaho state parks; camping and other fees still apply; not valid for Park N' Ski Details
- Motor Vehicle Entry Fee (MVEF) Annual sticker — $80. Waives the daily motor vehicle entrance fee (aimed at out-of-state guests) Details
From the Idaho state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- IDPR reservation system (getoutside.idaho.gov)
- Phone
- 1-888-922-6743
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
See the park’s wording · leash up to 6 feet
Pets: Yes on a 6-foot leash
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
Overnight: 22 serviced, 18 standard, 1 group, 2 cabins
General accommodations: Cabins, Group Camp, RV Campsites, Tent Campsites
From the official park page, checked Oct 30, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BikingWildlife viewing and birdingBoatingCampingWinter sportsGolfDisc golfHikingFishingHorseback ridingRanger and interpretive programsCanoeing and kayakingSwimmingPicnicking
Trails
Trail Types: • Hike
- Bike
- Cross-Country Skiing
Boating and paddling
Boating: Ramps and docks for day-use
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets
- Showers
- Picnic areas
- Playground
Water
- Boat ramp
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
Recreation
- Golf course
- Disc golf
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
ADA Accessibility Features: • ADA Boat Ramp
- ADA Cabin
- ADA Campsite
- ADA Restroom
- ADA Trail
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 959 E Minidoka Dam
Rupert, ID 83350 - Nearest town
- Rupert — about 10 mi east (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 42.6747, -113.4836
- Phone
- (208) 436-1258
- wal@idpr.idaho.gov
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Location: 11 NE of Rupert, ID | 86 miles W of Pocatello, ID | 133 miles W of Idaho Falls, ID | 178 miles E of Boise, ID | 191 miles N of Salt Lake City, UT
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Idaho State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 30, 2026; page says updated Oct 23, 2025
- WordPress REST API, custom post type state-park (backs the Find a Park page)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology