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Golden Spike National Historical Park

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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.

Activities: 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

Published entrance fees

Entrance - 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.

Entrance - 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.

Entrance - 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 Entrance - Sedan

$20 · Commercial Entrance-Sedan (1-6 persons vehicle capacity)

Commercial Entrance - Van

$40 · Commercial Entrance - Van (7-15 persons vehicle capacity)

Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus

$40 · Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus (16-25 persons vehicle capacity)

Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach

$100 · Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach (26+ person vehicle capacity)

Published passes

Annual Entrance - Park

$35 · Golden Spike National Historical Park Annual Pass This annual pass covers entrance fees at Golden Spike National Historical Park for the pass holder and occupants within a single non-commercial vehicle or the pass holder and one passenger on a motorcycle.

Published operating 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.

Fees, facilities and activities are the 2026-10-03 NPS snapshot. Historical visitation describes recorded visits, not crowding forecasts or present conditions.

Plan your visit

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.

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