1942 image of barracks at Manzanar
Manzanar National Historic Site
National Historic Site · CA
In 1942, the United States government ordered more than 110,000 men, women, and children to leave their homes and detained them in remote, military-style camps. Manzanar War Relocation Center was one of ten camps where the US government incarcerated Japanese immigrants ineligible for citizenship and Japanese American citizens during World War II.
Park report
Alert: Information
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesManzanar Remains Open During US 395 Pavement Project
Entrance Fee
How this is rated
Good: free entryFree — no entrance fee
Visitor Centers
Good2 visitor centers
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available15 activities
Park Name
InfoManzanar National Historic Site
Designation
InfoNational Historic Site
State(s)
InfoCA
Phone
Info(760) 878-2194
manz_information_request@nps.gov
Operating Hours
InfoThe driving tour and grounds remain open daily from sunrise to sunset. Visitor center hours are more limited. See visitor center hours section for more information.
Campgrounds
InfoNo campgrounds listed
Visitor Center: Manzanar Visitor Center
InfoSee park for hours
Visitor Center: Block 14
InfoSee park for hours
Themes & Topics
InfoArchitecture and Building, Arts, Painting + 28 more
Weather Info
InfoManzanar is located in the Owens Valley at 4,000' elevation, at the eastern base of the Sierra Nevada. We get little precipitation but we do have four distinct seasons. Summer temperatures can soar ov
Getting There
InfoManzanar is located on the west side of U.S. Highway 395, 9 miles north of Lone Pine, California and 6 miles south of Independence, CA.
Location
Info36.7256° N, -118.1547° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website