Tule Lake National Monument
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Tule Lake at a glance
- Best time
- April–May, September–October
- Trip length
- Half day–1 day
- Don't miss
- Main Tule Lake highlights — see Things to Do for current listings
- Nearby city
- Tuelake, CA
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About Tule Lake National Monument
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.
- Winter
daytime highs average 40°F; lows average 20°F.
Occasional thunderstorms occur in summer. Morning fog is frequent from autumn through spring.
Operating Hours
Tule Lake Visitor Center
The visitor center is open Fridays - Sunday from 9:00am to 4:30pm, till then end of June. Operating hours will likely expand in July. Please check the calendar for the most accurate information.
- Monday9:00AM - 4:30PM
- TuesdayClosed
- WednesdayClosed
- ThursdayClosed
- Friday9:00AM - 4:30PM
- Saturday9:00AM - 4:30PM
- Sunday9:00AM - 4:30PM
Common questions
Planning Tule Lake National Monument
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics.
Reservation rules vary by season and activity for Tule Lake. See Overview on this page for fees, timed entry, and campground details before you travel.
