Tule Lake National Monument includes both Tule Lake Segregation Center, the largest and most controversial of the sites where Japanese Americans were incarcerated during World War II, and Camp Tulelake, which was first a Civilian Conservation Corps camp, then an additional facility to detain Japanese Americans, and fin
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 visitor center is open Fridays - Sunday from 9:00am to 4:30pm, till then end of June. Operating hours will likely expand in July. Please check the calendar for the most accurate information.
- Source National Park Service ↗
- Last verifiedJuly 6, 2026 · Confirmed
- Official pagewww.nps.gov ↗
- Contact (530) 664 4015 · TULE_Information@nps.gov
The visitor center is located 8 miles south of Tulelake CA along Hwy 139 at 44340 Hwy 139. Tulelake, CA 96134. We are the only driveway off the hwy between County Rd 113 & 176. We are currently working on getting our address updated on Google, but as of now Google will put you about and 1/8 mile nor
Common questions
Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for Tule Lake National Monument — always confirm with the managing site before you go.
No Is there a fee at Tule Lake National Monument?
No — it’s free to enter, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
Yes Can you kayak, paddle, or boat here?
Yes — there’s water for boating and paddling at Tule Lake National Monument. Hand-launched craft usually need no permit; motorized boats may need registration or a launch fee.
Yes Are there hiking trails?
Yes — hiking is one of the listed activities at Tule Lake National Monument.
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.
Depends What are the hours?
The visitor center is open Fridays - Sunday from 9:00am to 4:30pm, till then end of June. Operating hours will likely expand in July. Please check the calendar for the most accurate information.
Nearby sites
Dave Menke, USFWS / Public domain · Wikimedia Commons U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge
CheckThis U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.
NPS Photo / Nathan Charlton National Park Service Lava Beds National Monument
ConfirmedYour pass covers the $25 park entrance fee.
