Tule Lake National Monument
Designation: National Monument
Location: California
📘 Park Overview
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.
🌤 Weather Information
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.
🚗 Directions
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.
Images
Tule Lake Visitor Center
Credit: NPS Photo
Tule Lake Segregation Center Jail with Castle Rock in the back ground
Credit: NPS Photo
Camp Tulelake as a CCC Camp in 1936
Credit: BOR Photo
Camp Tulelake Barrack
Credit: NPS Photo
Tule Lake Segregation Center in 1946
Credit: WRA
On top of Castle Rock looking down on Tule Lake Segregation Center
Credit: Densho
Activities
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Operating Hours
Entrance Fees
No entrance fees listed.
Entrance Passes
No entrance passes listed.
3-Day Weather Forecast
Wednesday, May 27
Moderate rain
High: 65.8°F | Low: 42.3°F
Humidity: 76%
Wind: 21.7 mph
Rain Chance: 88%
UV Index: 3.5
Sunrise: 05:35 AM
Sunset: 08:29 PM
Moon: Waxing Gibbous (90%)
Visibility: 5 mi
Dew Point: 45.6°F
Cloud Cover: 88%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Thursday, May 28
Moderate rain
High: 64°F | Low: 38.7°F
Humidity: 79%
Wind: 15.2 mph
Rain Chance: 87%
UV Index: 7.2
Sunrise: 05:34 AM
Sunset: 08:30 PM
Moon: Waxing Gibbous (96%)
Visibility: 5 mi
Dew Point: 47.2°F
Cloud Cover: 87%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Friday, May 29
Patchy rain nearby
High: 56.5°F | Low: 41.7°F
Humidity: 81%
Wind: 12.5 mph
Rain Chance: 89%
UV Index: 5.9
Sunrise: 05:34 AM
Sunset: 08:31 PM
Moon: Full Moon (99%)
Visibility: 5 mi
Dew Point: 45.5°F
Cloud Cover: 89%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Park Alerts
Park Events
Morning Tour is FULL
The Morning Tour for this date is full.
Date: May 28, 2026 12:00am to May 28, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Tule Lake 9:30am Tour
The only way to access the sites of the Tule Lake National Monument is through ranger-guided tour. During these tours, you will explore various areas of significance to learn about the history of the monument and the incarceration of Japanese Americans. Tours of the Tule Lake Segregation Center begin at the visitor center and includes visiting the historic jail.
Date: May 29, 2026 12:00am to Sep 7, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
44340 Hwy 139
Tuelake, CA 96134
🏤 Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1240
Tulelake, CA 96134
📞 Voice Phone: (530) 664 4015
✉️ Email: TULE_Information@nps.gov