Tule Lake National Monument
Hours
See this week's hours below.
- Entrance fee
- The Park Service lists no entrance fee for this site.
- Phone
- (530) 664 4015
- Address
- 44340 Hwy 139, Tuelake, CA 96134
About Tule Lake
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.
Hours
Tule Lake Visitor Center
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.
| Monday | 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 9:00 PM to 4:30 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
Changes to these hours
- Winter Season, Sep 6 to May 31, 2027: Closed
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.
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.
Things to do
Bookstore and Park Store, Guided Tours, Museum Exhibits, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Shopping.
Source: National Park Service data feed, checked September 24, 2026. Hours shown are the Park Service's posted standard hours plus any date changes it lists. Official page for Tule Lake ↗