Topaz Incarceration Camp and Museum

Topaz Incarceration Camp and Museum | Courtesy of Millard County

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The Central Utah Relocation Center — commonly referred to as “Topaz” because of its proximity to the Topaz mountain range — is one of 10 camps created in the United States during World War II to hold Americans of Japanese ancestry. This forcible incarceration of men, women and children is considered one of the worst violations of civil rights in the history of the United States. These Americans were never convicted or charged with a crime, yet were held in camps surrounded by barbed wire and armed guards. The story of this event, including the eventual formal apology and monetary compensation to former internees in 1990, is preserved in stunning detail at the Topaz Museum in Delta, Utah. Visitors are also able to visit the former site, now designated a National Historic Landmark. During your visit, please be respectful and leave all artifacts, objects, rocks and plants undisturbed.

Location, Hours & Fees

Start your visit at the Topaz Museum for instructions and directions on how to visit the campsite.

Museum address: 55 West Main, Delta, Utah; Daily hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed on Sundays. There is no admission fee, but donations are encouraged.

Campsite: Begins at 10000 West 4500 North, outside of Delta, Utah.

Where to Stay

In Delta you will find motel accommodations, several financial institutions, full-service automobile dealerships, gas, diesel and propane stations, multiple grocery and convenience stores and restaurants.

There is an RV park in west Delta and also many campgrounds in the area.

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