Visitors are welcome at Minidoka NWR year round. However, public uses may be limited at times in certain places to protect wildlife.
The refuge provides good opportunities to view wildlife. Vehicle travel is limited, but access roads provide vantage points over the reservoir. Some are suitable only for high clearance vehicles. Four-wheel drive is necessary on unimproved roads during wet/snowy weather.
Look for a variety of songbirds in Lake Walcott State Park and at the Tule Island access near the Cold Water Interchange. The spillway area below the dam and the Snake River are good viewing areas. A bird checklist is available at refuge headquarters or on the internet.