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Golden Gate National Recreation Area

San Francisco, CA U.S.A.

Park Headquarters Bldg. 201
Fort Mason
San Francisco, CA 94123
U.S.A.

415-561-4700 Pacific West Info Center
415-331-1540 Marin Headlands Visitor Center
415-561-4323 Presidio Visitor Center

Golden Gate National Recreation Area Web Site

Open Year-Round
No Entry Fee Charged

The Golden Gate Bridge links the lands and facilities of this federal recreation area.

The Marin Headlands are renowned for wildflowers in spring.

Hike along the Marin Headlands of the Golden Gate recreation area.

The Golden Gate National Recreation Area provides a green space for the San Francisco Bay Area. The park encompasses the entrance to the city's harbor at the Golden Gate, Alcatraz Island, five campgrounds and land north and south of the Golden Gate Bridge including Muir Woods and Fort Point.

The park offers tours of Alcatraz, picnicking, fishing, biking, swimming, short hikes, scenic walks and cultural programs.

There are five campgrounds in the recreation area. Reservations and permits are required. One campground closes from Oct. 31 to April 1 and the others are open all year. There is a backcountry campground that requires a 3.5-mile hike to reach it.

Fees are charged for Alcatraz tours and for entrance to Muir Woods.

For Alcatraz Island tickets, call 415-705-5555.

Outdoor Activities
Activities Column 1 Activities Column 2 Activities Column 3
Camping available Freshwater Fishing not available Visitor Center available
Hiking available Saltwater Fishing available Children's Activities available
Backpacking available Guided Tours available
Rock Climbing not available Scenic Drives available
Horse Trails available Big Game Hunting not available Picnicking available
Wheelchair Trails/Ramps available Upland Hunting not available Off-Road Vehicles not available
Waterfowl Hunting not available Lodging Nearby available
Restaurants Nearby available
Canoeing not available
Kayaking available Cross-Country Skiing not available
Rafting not available Downhill Skiing not available Bird-Watching available
Beaches available Snowboarding not available Nature Viewing available
Boat Launch not available Snowshoeing not available Historic Sites available
Snowmobiling not available
Ice Skating not available
Mountain Biking available Winter Camping not available
Touring available
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Photo credits in order: Photo by Richard Frear, courtesy of National Park Service. Photo by Richard Frear, courtesy of National Park Service. Photo by Richard Frear, courtesy of National Park Service.

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