Golden Gate National Park

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Golden Gate National Park

The Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) is one of the largest urban national parks in the world. The total park area is 75,398 acres of land and water. Approximately 28 miles of coastline lie within its boundaries. It is nearly two and one-half times the size of San Francisco. One of the nation's most highly visited National Park Service units, Golden Gate NRA comprises numerous sites, including Alcatraz, Marin Headlands, Nike Missile Site, Fort Mason, as well as Muir Woods National Monument, Fort Point National Historic Site, and the Presidio of San Francisco. Each has its own unique natural, cultural, and military history. We are pleased to have you visit the GGNRA website. For in-depth details on specific locations within our park, please go directly to the "In Depth" link, which has complete information on visiting the GGNRA, as well as virtual tours (Alcatraz) and photographs. We hope you enjoy your visit, either online, or eventually in person.

IN DEPTH

Just For Kids For Kids In the Park! When you earn your Junior Ranger badge or certificate, you'll learn what park rangers do to help protect natureâplants, animals, birds, landâand how we work with...read more

Animals Endangered Birds The endangered California brown pelican have been observed roosting at Seal Rocks, Alcatraz Island, Hyde Street Pier, Bird Island, and Kent Island in Bolinas Lagoon. Brown pelicans feed on...read more

Geology Pillow Basalt FAQ Where does pillow basalt form? Pillow basalt is a volcanic igneous rock that forms when lava of basaltic compositionis erupted underwater. The rapid cooling of the lava by...read more

Sights to See Cliff House & Sutro Baths For almost one hundred and fifty years, visitors have traveled to the Cliff House at the westernmost tip of San Francisco's coastline to experience the...read more

Camping Outdoor Activities Bicentennial Campground Open Open All Year Phone (415) 331-1540 Details Bicentennial Campground is the most accessible campground in the Park, approximately 100 yards from the parking area near Battery Wallace. There are three sites,...read more

History Lime Point, 1866-1869 Although a large fortification had been designated for Lime Point under the Plan of 1850, the military was unable to acquire the land until 1866, through...read more

Preservation Designations of National Park System Units The numerous designations within the National Park System sometime confuse visitors. The names are created in the Congressional legislation authorizing the sites or by...read more

Park Regulations & Safety Defensible Space Protect Your Home from a Wildland Fire A wildland fire in this area could threaten hundreds of homes. Emergency resources may be spread thin and it's possible that fire...read more

Visitor Services Contact Public Affairs By Mail: Golden Gate National Recreation Area Fort Mason, Building 201 San Francisco, CA 94123-0022 By Phone: Visitor Information (415) 561-4700 Special Event & Commercial Film Permits (415) 561-4300 By Fax: 415-561-4710Accessibility Information -...read more

Lodging & Dining Lodging There are four campgrounds, as well as two youth hostels in the park. Because Golden Gate is surrounded by residential and commercial areas, there are numerous lodging possibilities close to...read more