Tule Lake National Monument | American Tour Association

TAKE TIME TO DISCOVER

Remembering incarceration & resistance

Historic places associated with the Tule Lake segregation center address the wartime incarceration of Japanese Americans. Guided interpretation helps explain the site’s complex and painful history.

White house with a concrete deck and flag poll in the front. — Tule Lake Visitor Center
NPS Photo · Photo credits

Tule Lake Segregation Center Jail with Castle Rock in the background — Tule Lake Segregation Center Jail with Castle Rock in the back ground
NPS Photo · Photo credits

BUILD A MEMORABLE VISIT

What to explore

01Segregation-center interpretation
02Historic jail tours when offered
03Camp Tulelake area

Before you go

Sites and services are dispersed, with some access limited to guided tours. Confirm the current meeting point and reservation process.

Give the place time

Choose a manageable walk, viewpoint or tour, and allow time for interpretation. Gateway areas help orient the visit; they are not exact entrance directions.

Make the details easy

Confirm the specific facilities, walking surfaces and vehicle access your group needs. Tours, transport and special access may require separate arrangements.

Official visitor information ↗Plan your visit →

Check the official source for current access, hours, fees, reservations, permits and alerts. Photos may show earlier conditions. Suggested highlights are visit ideas, not a guarantee that every area is currently open.