Golden Gate National Recreation Area
Hours
See this week's hours below.
- Entrance fee
- The Park Service lists no entrance fee for this site.
- Phone
- 415-561-4700
- Address
- Golden Gate National Recreation Area, San Francisco, CA 94123
About Golden Gate
Experience a park so rich it supports 19 distinct ecosystems with over 2,000 plant and animal species. Go for a hike, enjoy a vista, have a picnic or learn about the centuries of overlapping history from California’s indigenous cultures, Spanish colonialism, the Mexican Republic, US military expansion and the growth of San Francisco. All of this and more awaits you, so get out and find your park.
Hours
Parking Lots
Although this urban park is accessible 24 hours a day in most areas, most parking lots are open between sunrise to sunset.
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
Day Use Areas
These areas are open from 6 a.m. until 1 hour after sunset. Marin County: - Conzelman Rd (west, between traffic circle and Field Rd.) - Kirby Cove (except registered campers with permits) - Muir Beach - Muir Beach Overlook - Stinson Beach San Francisco County - Fort Point (north of the gate and adjacent areas) - China Beach - Fort Mason – Black Point Stairway to Van Ness Ave. - Lands End - Sutro Heights Park
| Monday | 6:00 AM to Sunset |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to Sunset |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to Sunset |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to Sunset |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to Sunset |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM to Sunset |
| Sunday | 6:00 AM to Sunset |
Muir Woods National Monument
Muir Woods National Monument is open daily with hours varying throughout the year. Please check the Muir Woods National Monument park website for the most current, up to date information. In accordance with CDC, state, and local public health guidance related to COVID-19, these hours and availability of programs may vary.
| Monday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Sunday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
Point Bonita Lighthouse (beyond the tunnel)
We are currently open the following days/hours: Monday: 12:30pm - 3:30pm Tuesday: CLOSED Wednesday: CLOSED Thursday: CLOSED Friday: 12:30pm - 3:30pm Saturday: 12:30pm - 3:30pm Sunday: 12:30pm - 3:30pm
| Monday | 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM |
| Saturday | 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM |
| Sunday | 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM |
Changes to these hours
- Christmas, Dec 25: Closed
- Christmas, Dec 25: Closed
Nike Missile Site
The Nike Missile Site in the Marin Headlands is open Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 12pm to 3pm for demonstrations and programs, unless otherwise posted.
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM |
| Friday | 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM |
| Saturday | 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Battery Townsley
Battery Townsley is open every first Sunday of the month between 12:00pm to 4:00pm for guided tours.
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM |
Fort Point National Historic Site
Fort Point National Historic Site is open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm unless otherwise noted on Fort Point's website.
| Monday | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Changes to these hours
- Thanksgiving, Nov 26: Closed
- Christmas, Dec 25: Closed
- New Year's Day, Jan 1: Closed
Getting there
Golden Gate National Recreation Area has many sites that span over 60 miles of mostly coastal areas north and south of San Francisco. Park areas can be reached by Highways 1, 101 and 280 from the north and south San Francisco Bay Area, and by Highway 80 from the East Bay. To access park headquarters at Fort Mason, please use the entrance at Franklin and Bay Streets in San Francisco.
Weather
Winter is characterized by sporadic rain and cool weather punctuated by brilliant sunshine. In winter the grass greens. Trees and flowers dormant through winter start blooming in late February or early March and last until May or June. By July, summer fog predominates in most coastal areas of the park. Grasses and plants have now turned to the golden brown and muted grays characteristic of California summer and fall. September and October skies are clear and sunshine is abundant everywhere in the park.
Things to do
Arts and Culture, Biking, Birdwatching, Bookstore and Park Store, Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, Dining, Fishing, Food, Front-Country Hiking, Group Camping, Guided Tours, Hiking, Horse Trekking, Horseback Riding, Junior Ranger Program, Living History, Mountain Biking, Museum Exhibits, Picnicking, Reenactments, Saltwater Fishing, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Shopping, Surfing, Wildlife Watching.
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 Golden Gate ↗