Tule Lake National Monument is a national monument run by the National Park Service in California.
In the park service’s words
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 finally a prisoner of war camp.
From the National Park Service (public domain).
Fees and hours
Entrance fee: No entrance fee.
Hours: Mon 9:00AM - 4:30PM; Tue Closed; Wed Closed; Thu 9:00PM - 4:30PM; Fri 9:00AM - 4:30PM; Sat 9:00AM - 4:30PM; Sun 9:00AM - 4:30PM. The visitor center is open Thursday - Sunday from 9:00am to 4:30pm, till September 7th. Please check the calendar for the most accurate information.
Getting there
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 north of our location. Click the link below for more detailed information on directions.
| Airport | City | Drive to the park | Straight-line miles | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport (MFR) | Medford, OR | No road route | 84 | Regional |
| Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) | Redding, CA | No road route | 107 | Regional |
| Jack Mc Namara Field Airport (CEC) | Crescent City, CA | No road route | 148 | Regional |
| Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO) | Reno, NV | No road route | 185 | Large hub |
Drive times run from the airport to Zion Canyon Visitor Center, estimated with OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap roads at normal speeds; allow extra for traffic, stops and construction.
Miles are straight-line distances.
Visitor centers
- Tule Lake Visitor Center: Mon 9:00AM - 4:30PM; Tue Closed; Wed Closed; Thu 9:00AM - 4:30PM; Fri 9:00AM - 4:30PM; Sat 9:00AM - 4:30PM; Sun 9:00AM - 4:30PM. Currently we are in our winter season and the visitor center is closed. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, the visitor center is open Thursday- Sunday from 9:00am to 4:30pm.
Weather
Summer daytime highs average 75° to 80°F; lows average 50°F. Occasional thunderstorms occur in summer. Winter daytime highs average 40°F; lows average 20°F. Morning fog is frequent from autumn through spring.
From the National Park Service (public domain).
Know before you go
Drones are banned at almost every park site, and you may not take rocks, plants or artifacts. Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet where they are allowed. Bring no firewood from home.
Nearby
The nearest national park is Crater Lake, about 82 miles away in a straight line.
Sources
Last checked 1 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Is there an entrance fee at Tule Lake National Monument?
No entrance fee.
Where is Tule Lake National Monument?
In California. The closest airport with scheduled flights is Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport, about 84 miles away.
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