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Manzanar National Historic SiteFlorence Kuwata practices baton. Photo by Ansel Adams.
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Manzanar National Historic Site
Things To Do
 

If You Only Have an Hour

Come inside the Interpretive Center and watch our 22 minute film. Spend some time looking at our exhibits which offer insight into what camp was like.

If You Only Have Half a Day

Visit the Interpretive Center to see the movie and exhibits. Then take the 3.2 mile auto tour around the site to experience the Manzanar landscape. Bring some water to keep hydrated and get out and explore. Rock gardens, foundations, historic orchards, and other remains await you if you explore on foot beyond the tour road. 

If You Are Lucky Enough to Have a Long Weekend

Manzanar is one of many exciting places to visit in the Owens Valley. Investigate our nearby attractions for ideas suited to any taste.
DVD jacket for the park movie
Remembering Manzanar
The park's award winning 22-minute film
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Manzanar resident with his car, 1926. Photo courtesy of Eastern California Museum.
Auto Tour
Drive our 3.2 mile self-guided auto tour
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Park Ranger Sarah Bone talks about the Manzanar landscape. NPS Photo.
This Week's Tours
Join a Park Ranger on a Guided Tour
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Mountain lake reflecting a deep blue sky
The Great Outdoors
Get outside and experience worldclass hiking, skiing, fishing, and more
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United States Bill of Rights.  

Did You Know?
Manzanar interned over 10,000 people behind barbed wire with no due process of law. Some internees found it ironic that the nearest town, six miles to the north, is named Independence.

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Last Updated: July 19, 2007 at 20:41 EST