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Two replica victorian age steam locomotives face each other on the original railroad grade

Connect with the history by viewing the site's replica steam locomotives in action

The Flag flies over Golden Spike National Historical Park's Visitor Center, with trees and monument

Golden Spike's Visitor Center is the best the best place to start your exploration of this unique piece of American History.

Winter View of Golden Spike Entrance Sign

The Big Fill is a 400 foot long 80 foot high mound of packed earth that bridged a ravine

Visitors can explore fifteen miles of the historic grade that was prepared for track by the two railroad companies

The original solid gold spike was only on site for the ceremony for a brief moment, but the symbolism of the engineering feat lives on

Two locomotives the 119 and Jupiter facing each other on a track.

Each day the locomotives are moved to the last spike site to recreate the marriage of the rails.

Sunner winter day on the Big Fill Loop Trail.

Recreation of famous Champagne photo during annual May 10th Commemoration.

Physical Address:

6200 North 22300 West

Promontory, Utah, UT 84307

Mailing Address:

P. O. Box 897

Brigham City, UT 84302

contact-details

Phone Number: 4354712209 Voice
Phone Number: 4354712341 Fax

Email Address: gosp_interpretation@nps.gov
Description:

Fees

Entrance Fees

Entrance - Private Vehicle: $20.00

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: $15.00

The motorcycle fee admits the driver and one passenger. 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: $10.00

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.

Entrance Passes

Annual Entrance - Park: $35.00

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.

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.

park designation:National Historical Park

Directions:

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

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Directions

Operating Hours:

Park Landscapes and Outdoor Features

All park landscapes and outdoor features are open seven days a week, sunrise to sunset, year-round. This includes the Big Fill Trail, Historic Last Spike Site, East Auto Tour, picnic areas, outdoor exhibits, and restrooms. NOTE: Seasonal access to some areas may be limited during the winter months due to weather events and other unforeseen circumstances. See Visitor Center and Park Alerts for seasonal schedules and closures.

Weather Information:

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.