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 c
Free — you won’t need your pass here.
Free entry — there is no entrance fee here, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
- Fee type No fee — No fee is charged here.
- HoursThe 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.
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- Last verifiedJuly 6, 2026 · Confirmed
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Manzanar 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.
Common questions
Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for Manzanar National Historic Site — always confirm with the managing site before you go.
No Is there a fee at Manzanar National Historic Site?
No — it’s free to enter, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
Yes Are there hiking trails?
Yes — trails here include 10th St., 11th St., 1st St., and more. Check length and difficulty before you go.
Yes Can you bike here?
Yes — biking is available at Manzanar National Historic Site. Confirm which roads or trails allow it.
Depends Can you bring a dog?
Usually only leashed and in developed areas, campgrounds, and paved paths — not on most trails or in buildings. Pet rules vary by park, so check first.
No Are drones allowed?
No — launching, landing, or operating drones is prohibited on National Park Service land.
Yes What are the 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.
Nearby sites
Mobius Arch Loop Trail
CheckThis Bureau of Land Management site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.
Stéphane Mahot Selbymay / Public domain · Wikimedia Commons Bureau of Land Management Movie Road
CheckThis Bureau of Land Management site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.
