Manzanar National Historic Site
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High Traffic Alert
This park experiences heavy crowds, especially on weekends.
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Current Crowd Level
🟠Busy
Popular destination, arrive early for parking
Best: Weekdays before 10am
Manzanar National Historic Site preserves one of ten camps where over 120,000 Japanese Americans were incarcerated during World War II. The interpretive center and restored buildings tell the story of this dark chapter in American history.
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Entrance Fee
Free
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Permits
Not Needed
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Dogs
Allowed
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Accessibility
Accessible
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