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Tule Lake National Monument

The National Monument includes both the Tule Lake Segregation Center and Camp Tulelake. 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 highway between County Rd 113 & 176. We are currently working on getting our address updated on Google, but as of now Google may put you about 1/8 mile north of our location.

 
Visitor Center building . NPS Photo Angela Sutton
Visitor Center

The visitor center is located 8 miles south of Tulelake CA along Hwy 139. We are the only driveway off the hwy between County Rd 113 & 176.

white concrete building with distinctive rock formation in background
Jail at the Tule Lake Segregation Center

The Tule Lake Segregation Center was a maximum security facility with its own jail. Today, it is one of the few buildings that remain.

Photo of Camp Tulelake
Camp Tulelake

The camp was first built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1935. During WWII, it held Japanese Americans, then German and Italian POWs.

 
Other nearby attractions you can visit.
 
Tule Lake Historical Landmark Plaque
Tule Lake Historical Landmark Plaque

California Historical Landmark 850-2: Tule Lake Relocation Center

Barrack and Guard Tower
Tulelake-Butte Valley Fairgrounds Museum

The Tulelake-Butte Valley Fairgrounds Museum of local history displays a variety of exhibits.

Last updated: June 10, 2024

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 1240
Tulelake, CA 96134

Phone:

(530) 664 4015
or call (530) 667 8113 for the Lava Beds National Monument Visitor Center between October to May.

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