National Historic Site

Manzanar National Historic Site

Manzanar National Historic Site is a National Historic Site in California. The NPS currently lists 1 active alert, 0 campgrounds and 2 visitor centers, and no entrance fee.

California National Historic Site No entrance fee

Updated · NPS Data API

Japanese stone lantern with mountains in background
Block 15 Barrack 7 Garden Lantern, Manzanar · Photo: NPS (via nps.gov)

About the park

“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.”

Active alerts

1

Closures

0

Campgrounds

0

Visitor centers

2

Current alerts and closures

1 active NPS alert as of Oct 28, 2026: 0 closures, 0 danger, 0 caution and 1 information.

Information

Manzanar Remains Open During US 395 Pavement Project

CalTrans begins a monthslong pavement project on US 395 adjacent to Manzanar National Historic Site on Monday, May 11, 2026. Crews will be working to ensure access to Manzanar remains open, but it will be important to travel cautiously as typical access may involve detours and map apps may be inaccurate. Though work is scheduled only during weekdays, lane closures and detours will be in place throughout the week. Currently, the site may only be accessed via the south entrance.

Posted or updated Aug 21, 2026 ·Details on nps.gov

Entrance fees and passes

This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.

Things to do

See all 3 things to do in Manzanar →

Activities the NPS lists for Manzanar.

BikingRoad BikingFoodPicnickingGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingSelf-Guided Tours - AutoBus/Shuttle Guided TourJunior Ranger ProgramWildlife WatchingBirdwatchingPark FilmMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park Store

Operating hours

The 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.

Site Grounds
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Weather: Manzanar 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 over 100 degrees.

Contact and directions

Phone
(760) 878-2194
Email
[email protected]
Address
Manzanar National Historic Site, Independence, CA 93526
Coordinates
36.7256, -118.1547· View on OpenStreetMap

Official park page on nps.gov Directions

Visitor centers

Visitor centerStandard hoursPhonePassport stamp
Block 14Daily: 9:00AM - 4:15PM—Yes
Manzanar Visitor CenterMon 9:00AM - 4:30PM · Tue Closed · Wed Closed · Thu Closed · Fri 9:00AM - 4:30PM · Sat 9:00AM - 4:30PM · Sun 9:00AM - 4:30PM(760) 878-2194 ext. 3310Yes

Campgrounds

No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.

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Sources

  • Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
  • Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/manz/index.htm
  • Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.