Minidoka district, Idaho, United States

Places to visit near Rupert

Rupert is a town in Minidoka district, Idaho, United States, home to about 5,705 people. Within 50 km by road there are 27 places to visit — 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 waterfalls, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 1 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Lake Walcott State Park (22 km), Mount Harrison (43 km) and Raft River Valley (45 km).

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Rupert, Idaho
Rupert, Minidoka district, Idaho, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Rupert at a glance

Location
Minidoka district, Idaho, United States
Population
about 5,705
Coordinates
42.6191° N, 113.6772° W
Places within 50 km
27 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls

Top places to visit near Rupert

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Rupert

116 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Rupert. The closest is Antelope Hill (29 km); the best-known is Mount Harrison (43 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Rupert

37 waterfalls within 100 km of Rupert. The closest is KCIR-FM (Twin Falls) (40 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Rupert

20 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Rupert. The closest is Minidoka Dam (21 km); the best-known is Lake Walcott State Park (22 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Rupert

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Rupert. The closest is Shale Butte Wilderness Study Area (48 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Caves near Rupert

5 caves within 100 km of Rupert. The closest is Bear Trap Cave (61 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Rupert

2 forts & heritage within 100 km of Rupert. The closest is Wilson Butte Cave (59 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Rupert

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 153 km on the road.

  1. Start in Rupert
  2. 21 km Minidoka Dam · dam, Cassia
  3. 1 km Lake Walcott State Park · lake, Minidoka
  4. 26 km Raft River Valley · viewpoint, Blaine
  5. 60 km Mount Harrison · viewpoint, Cassia
  6. 16 km Antelope Hill · hill, Cassia
  7. 29 km Back to Rupert

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How to reach Rupert

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Rupert by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints15116Antelope Hill (29 km)
    Waterfalls237KCIR-FM (Twin Falls) (40 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs820Minidoka Dam (21 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens17Shale Butte Wilderness Study Area (48 km)
    Caves05Bear Trap Cave (61 km)
    Other attractions04Pazi’I Patezopai’I (74 km)
    Forts & heritage02Wilson Butte Cave (59 km)
    Churches11Saint Nicholas Catholic Church (1 km)
    Parks01Massacre Rocks State Park (71 km)
    Museums01Herrett Museum (81 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Goat Island (70 km)
    Beaches & coast01Lava Point (73 km)

    Rupert: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Rupert?

    Lake Walcott State Park (lake, about 22 km), Minidoka Dam (dam, about 21 km), Mount Harrison (viewpoint, about 43 km), Raft River Valley (viewpoint, about 45 km), Saint Nicholas Catholic Church (church, about 1 km), Antelope Hill (hill, about 29 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Rupert?

    27 places on Spotwander: 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 waterfalls, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 sanctuary, 1 church.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Rupert?

    Antelope Hill, about 29 km by road; Pine Knob (29 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Rupert?

    KCIR-FM (Twin Falls), about 40 km by road; Caldron Linn (50 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Rupert?

    Minidoka Dam, about 21 km by road; Lake Walcott State Park (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Rupert?

    Start in Rupert, visit Minidoka Dam, then Lake Walcott State Park, then Raft River Valley, then Mount Harrison, then Antelope Hill, and drive back — about 153 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Rupert?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls.

    Towns near Rupert

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Rupert’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Rupert on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.