Cemetery A screen-viewable Adobe Acrobat PDF file . You MUST have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer to view this file. Instructions on how to download PDF files. Manzanar is located at 4,000 feet elevation at the eastern base of the Sierra Nevada. Summers are warm and sunny with periods of cool and windy weather.
Winters are cold with moderate snowfall and brisk sunny days.
Comfortable sports wear is appropriate in summer, but warm clothing should be carried in winter. Strong winds and blowing dust can occur anytime during the year. Sturdy walking shoes are advised. It is 5 miles south of Independence, California. Located on California Highway 395, Manzanar is readily accessible by private automobile, van, or tour bus.