Visitor Center

Manzanar Visitor Center

Manzanar National Historic Site · Independence · California — managed by National Park Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

The Manzanar visitor center offers extensive exhibits, a 22-minute park film, a bookstore, a Junior Ranger program, and an information desk.

Getting there

The Manzanar visitor center 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.

Contact
(760) 878-2194

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.