Manzanar
Internment Memory
State: California
County: Inyo County
Founded: 1942
Abandoned: 1945
Peak Population: 10,000
Manzanar was one of ten camps where Japanese Americans were forcibly relocated during WWII. At its peak, over 10,000 people lived here in barracks behind barbed wire. Today, it is a National Historic Site with a museum, reconstructed barracks, and cemetery monument.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Spring-Fall
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 2-3 hours
Quick Facts
- One of ten WWII internment camps
- Over 10,000 internees
- National Historic Site since 1992
Location
Address: Manzanar National Historic Site, CA
Coordinates: 36.7333, -118.15