Camp Tulelake

The Camp was first built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in 1935, but later housed Japanese Americans in 1943 then German Prisoners of War from 1944 - 1946. It is located on Hill Road approximately two miles north of the Klamath Basin Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center. Visitors may only enter the grounds as part of a ranger guided program. You are welcome to take pictures of the buildings and view the road side exhibits from outside the fence.

• Several long wood buildings in various phases of restoration are arranged near each other in the remains of a military base plan. Temporary sidewalks lead around the building next to informational signs.

Museum - Final Indoor Exhibit

Tulelake-Butte Valley Fairgrounds Museum - Final Indoor Exhibit

• Tulelake-Butte Valley Fairgrounds Museum - Final Indoor Exhibit

Museum - Lava Beds Exhibit

Tulelake-Butte Valley Fairgrounds Museum - Lava Beds Exhibit

• Tulelake-Butte Valley Fairgrounds Museum - Lava Beds Exhibit

Museum - Modoc Indian War Exhibit

Tulelake-Butte Valley Fairgrounds Museum - Modoc Indian War Exhibit

• Tulelake-Butte Valley Fairgrounds Museum - Modoc Indian War Exhibit

Museum - Potato Festival Exhibit

Tulelake-Butte Valley Fairgrounds Museum - Potato Festival exhibit.

• Tulelake-Butte Valley Fairgrounds Museum - Potato Festival exhibit.

Museum - Segregation Center Indoor Exhibit

Tulelake-Butte Valley Fairgrounds Museum - Segregation Center Indoor Exhibit

• Tulelake-Butte Valley Fairgrounds Museum - Segregation Center Indoor Exhibit

Museum - Segregation Center Outdoor Exhibit

Tulelake-Butte Valley Fairgrounds Museum - Segregation Center outdoor exhibit.

• Tulelake-Butte Valley Fairgrounds Museum - Segregation Center outdoor exhibit.

Museum - Tulelake Exhibit

Tulelake-Butte Valley Fairgrounds Museum - Tulelake Exhibit

• Tulelake-Butte Valley Fairgrounds Museum - Tulelake Exhibit

Museum - Wildlife Exhibit

Tulelake-Butte Valley Fairgrounds Museum - Wildlife Exhibit

• Tulelake-Butte Valley Fairgrounds Museum - Wildlife Exhibit

Museum - World War One Exhibit

Tulelake-Butte Valley Fairgrounds Museum - World War One Exhibit

• Tulelake-Butte Valley Fairgrounds Museum - World War One Exhibit

Museum - World War Two Exhibit

Tulelake-Butte Valley Fairgrounds Museum - World War Two Exhibit

• Tulelake-Butte Valley Fairgrounds Museum - World War Two Exhibit

Tule Lake

Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, led the U.S. into World War II and radically changed the lives of men, women, and children of Japanese ancestry living in the U.S. Forced to leave their homes, Japanese American citizens and resident aliens were incarcerated in 10 war relocation centers in remote locations throughout the country. One of these, Tule Lake in California, was the longest occupied and most repressive of all the government's centers.

Tule Lake Castle Rock

The Peninsula/Castle Rock was within the boundary of the historic Tule Lake Segregation Center. Originally an island in Tule Lake, it contains an 800-foot bluff called Castle Rock. Atop Castle Rock is a replica of the cross that was placed there by Nikkei incarcerated at Tule Lake before it became a segregation center. The Peninsula is managed primarily for raptor and wildlife habitat. It is closed to public access.

• The Peninsula/Castle Rock was within the boundary of the historic Tule Lake Segregation Center. Originally an island in Tule Lake, it contains an 800-foot bluff called Castle Rock. Atop Castle Rock is a replica of the cross that was placed there by Nikkei incarcerated at Tule Lake before it became a segregation center. The Peninsula is managed primarily for raptor and wildlife habitat. It is located in the Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge and co-managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It is closed to public access.

Tule Lake Historical Landmark Plaque

California Historical Landmark 850-2: Tule Lake Relocation Center, Tule Lake Segregation Center

• A stone marker indicating the location of the Tule Lake Segregation Center. The Jail can be seen behind it, and Abalone Mountain can be seen in the background.

Tule Lake Segregation Center Jail

The Tule Lake Segregation Center was the only one of the ten War Relocation Centers to be converted into a maximum security segregation center and add a stockade and jail to the grounds.

Tule Lake Visitor Center

Tule Lake National Monument Visitor Center

Tule Lake Visitor Center

• Tule Lake Visitor Center
• Tule Lake National Monument visitor center will be open intermittently starting Friday, May 23. Please check the calendar for dates, times and tour availability. 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.

Museum full tour

The nearby Tulelake-Butte Valley Fairgrounds Museum of local history displays a variety of exhibits which include Modoc history, agricultural history, homesteading and settlement of the Tulelake Basin area, the history of Japanese American incarceration at the nearby segregation center, and a variety of other topics. The Tulelake-Butte Valley Fairgrounds museum is open Monday - Friday 9:30 am - 4:30 PM. We recommend calling the fairgrounds to confirm their hours before your visit at 530-667-5312.

Tule Lake Segregation Center Jail

The Tule Lake Segregation Center was the only one of the ten War Relocation Centers to be converted into a maximum-security segregation center and the only to have a jail onsite. The historic jail was recently restored. The jail is only accessible by ranger-led tour. In summer, tours are available daily, Thursday through Sunday. TOURS BEGIN AT TULE LAKE VISITOR CENTER. Tours are wheelchair accessible. For tours at other times, including winter, please call 530-260-0537, at least 2 weeks in advance.