Golden Spike National Historical Park
Hours
See this week's hours below.
- Entrance fee
- $20 · private vehicle
- Phone
- 4354712209
- Address
- 6200 North 22300 West, Promontory, Utah, UT 84307
About Golden Spike
One of the greatest technological achievements of the 19th century is the completion of the first transcontinental railroad across the United States. Visitors to the park can see the location of the Last Spike Site, 1869 railroad construction features, walk or drive on the original railroad grade, and get an up close view of Victorian era replica locomotives.
Hours
Summer and Winter Hours
Summer and Winter The Park Visitor Center features exhibits, a theater, bookstore, picnic areas, and a welcoming staff that will help visitors get the most out of their trip. Summer, from early-May to late-October the visitor center is open daily, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM MDT. Winter, from late-October to late-April the visitor center is open five days a week, Thursday-Monday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM MST, closed Tuesday & Wednesday.
| Monday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | 9:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
Entrance fees
| Private Vehicle | $20 | The per vehicle fee covers all occupants in a single private vehicle. The fee will allow visitors access to all resources open to the public, including auto tours, walking trails, films, exhibit areas, ranger guided programs, and other seasonal activities. If visitors have any of the America the Beautiful Inter-agency passes, these will cover the pass holder and anyone that is in their personal vehicle. |
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| Motorcycle | $15 | Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers. The fee will allow visitors access to all resources open to the public, including auto tours, walking trails, films, exhibit area, ranger guided programs, other seasonal activities. If visitors have any of the America the Beautiful Inter-agency passes, these will cover the pass holder and the passenger of the motorcycle. |
| Per Person | $10 | Admits one individual with no car. This pass is typically used for bicyclists, and pedestrians. Youth 15 and under are admitted free. The fee will allow visitor access to all resources open to the public, including auto tours, walking trails, films, exhibit area, ranger guided programs, other seasonal activities. If visitors have any of the America the Beautiful Inter-agency passes, these will cover the pass holder. |
| Commercial Sedan | $20 | Commercial Entrance-Sedan (1-6 persons vehicle capacity) |
| Commercial Van | $40 | Commercial Entrance - Van (7-15 persons vehicle capacity) |
| Commercial Mini-bus | $40 | Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus (16-25 persons vehicle capacity) |
| Commercial Motor Coach | $100 | Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach (26+ person vehicle capacity) |
An America the Beautiful pass covers the entrance fee at every site that charges one.
Getting there
Golden Spike National Historical Park is 32 miles west of Brigham City, Utah. NB travelers on I-15: use exit 365 and drive west on Utah 13 and 83 through Corinne (follow brown directional signs) to Golden Spike Drive. Turn left and follow signs to the visitor center (8 miles). SB travelers on I-84: use Howell exit 26 and drive south on Utah 83 (follow brown directional signs) to Golden Spike Drive. Turn right and follow signs to the visitor center (8 miles). Lat/Long 41.617410,-112.550986
Weather
Golden Spike National Historical Park is located in a high desert environment in the Promontory Mountains near the north end of the Great Salt Lake. The temperatures can reach over 100 degrees in the summer and dip into single digits in the winter, with much of the park blanketed in snow. Visitors are recommended to check forecasts before coming to our site and come prepared for changing weather conditions.
Things to do
Bookstore and Park Store, Food, Front-Country Hiking, Guided Tours, Hiking, Junior Ranger Program, Living History, Museum Exhibits, Park Film, Picnicking, Reenactments, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Shopping.
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 Spike ↗