Gatehouse at Manzanar, most famous of the ten concentration camps, or "relocation centers" built to house Japanese-Americans and Japanese aliens during the Second World War. Nearly 120,000 people, two-thirds of them U.S. citizens, were removed from their homes, primarily on the west coast, to the camps inland. When I was a kid, riding up U.S. 395 to a camping or hiking trip in the Sierras, these gatehouses were the most visible parts of what remained of the camp. Manzanar has since become a National Historic Site, with an interpretive center housed in the camp's former auditorium and reconstructed barracks with exhibits documenting the lives of the internees.

Photo by David M. Simpson

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Address: Lone Pine

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Mt Williamson Motel and Basecamp

515 S Edwards St, Independence, CA

5.48 mi from Manzanar National Historic Site

$178 nightly

$200 total

Sep 16 - Sep 17

Total includes taxes and fees

This motel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free WiFi and free self parking. A picnic area, express check-in, and express check-out are also on offer.

Parking included

Free WiFi

Eastern Sierra Motor lodge

440 S Edwards St, Independence, CA

Free Cancellation

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5.53 mi from Manzanar National Historic Site

$109 nightly

$122 total

Sep 2 - Sep 3

Total includes taxes and fees

This hotel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free WiFi and free self parking. Express check-out is also provided.

Parking included

Free WiFi

EQC Hotel 103

N Coloseum Rd, Independence, California

5.79 mi from Manzanar National Historic Site

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Stay at this hostel in Independence. Enjoy free breakfast and air conditioning. Popular attractions Eastern California Museum and Dehy Park are located nearby.

Breakfast included

Air conditioning

Independence Courthouse Motel

157 N Edwards Street, Independence, CA

5.85 mi from Manzanar National Historic Site

$106 nightly

$119 total

Sep 16 - Sep 17

Total includes taxes and fees

This motel includes a picnic area and barbecue grills. Take advantage of the free self parking.

Pet friendly

Parking included

Winnedumah Hotel

211 N. Edwards St., Independence, CA

5.88 mi from Manzanar National Historic Site

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This hotel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free WiFi and free self parking. A garden, a picnic area, and express check-out are also on offer.

Parking included

Free WiFi

Large country home with 3 rooms and 3 baths

8.89 mi from Manzanar National Historic Site

$463 nightly

$503 total

Aug 25 - Aug 26

Total includes taxes and fees

This vacation home features laundry facilities.

Kitchen

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Mt Whitney Motel

305 NORTH MAIN STREET, Lone Pine, CA

Free Cancellation

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9.63 mi from Manzanar National Historic Site

$120 nightly

$134 total

Aug 24 - Aug 25

Total includes taxes and fees

Free WiFi in public areas is available at this hotel.

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Lone Pine Budget Inn

138 W Willow St, Lone Pine, CA

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9.68 mi from Manzanar National Historic Site

$130 nightly

$146 total

Aug 28 - Aug 29

Total includes taxes and fees

Free WiFi in public areas is available at this motel. Take advantage of the free self parking.

Parking included

Free WiFi

***Mt Whitney View Home!

9.7 mi from Manzanar National Historic Site

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This vacation home features barbecue grills.

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Gingerbread house

9.71 mi from Manzanar National Historic Site

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A hot tub is featured at this vacation home, along with laundry facilities.

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walk to everything in town

9.73 mi from Manzanar National Historic Site

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This cottage featured laundry facilities and barbecue grills.

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Trails Motel

633 S. Main St, Lone Pine, CA

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10.07 mi from Manzanar National Historic Site

$130 nightly

$146 total

Aug 20 - Aug 21

Total includes taxes and fees

This motel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free WiFi and free self parking. Business travelers can take advantage of the business center. Laundry facilities and barbecue grills are also provided.

Parking included

Free WiFi

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Manzanar National Historic Site hotels essential information

Accommodation	33 hotels
Lowest Price	$119
Highest Price	$503
Popular hotels	Independence Courthouse Motel, Eastern Sierra Motor lodge, Mt Whitney Motel, Mt Williamson Motel and Basecamp, Trails Motel, EQC Hotel 103, Winnedumah Hotel, Lone Pine Budget Inn, Large country home with 3 rooms and 3 baths, walk to everything in town, Gingerbread house, ***Mt Whitney View Home!

Recent Manzanar National Historic Site hotel reviews by fellow wanderers

Lone Pine Budget Inn

5 out of 5

Posted 2 days ago

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"Quaint, folksy, very easy."

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Independence Courthouse Motel

5 out of 5

Posted 4 days ago

Travelocity Verified Review

"The most caring place I have ever stayed. They called us to check on our arrival and to let us know where to stop for dinner and breakfast the following morning. They went through the rooms and details, made sure that we didn’t have a pet this trip and gave us snacks. It was like staying with a caring family member! Simple, low key, affordable and caring!"

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