Manzanar National Historic Site

Independence, CA

Manzanar National Historic Site

Adventure with your pack

Plan your trip to Manzanar National Historic Site

Build a pet-friendly route with campgrounds, stops, and travel details tailored to your crew.

Plan your trip

Amenities

  • Biking
  • Road Biking
  • Food
  • Picnicking
  • Guided Tours
  • Self-Guided Tours - Walking
  • Self-Guided Tours - Auto
  • Bus/Shuttle Guided Tour
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • Wildlife Watching
  • Birdwatching
  • Park Film
  • Museum Exhibits
  • Shopping
  • Bookstore and Park Store

About Manzanar National Historic Site

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.