Golden Spike National Historic Site
Promontory Summit, UT Hours and Location

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National Historic Site

Operating Hours & Seasons

Golden Spike National Historic Site Visitor Center

The Site closes Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. There may be other closures of the Site due to weather or other extenuating circumstances.

Standard Hours

• Sunday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Monday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Tuesday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Wednesday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Thursday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Friday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Saturday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM

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• Christmas Day:
• Closed

• New Year’s Day:
• –

• Thanksgiving Day:
• Closed

Fees & Passes

Entrance Fees:

• $5.00 – Golden Spike Winter Entrance Fee
  The per vehicle fee covers all occupants in a single private vehicle. The fee will allow visitors access to all resources 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 anyone that is in their personal vehicle. During the colder winter season the per vehicle fee is reduced and some activities may be unavailable.
• $7.00 – Golden Spike Summer Entrance Fee
  The per vehicle fee covers all occupants in a single private vehicle. The fee will allow visitors access to all resources 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 anyone that is in their personal vehicle. During the warmer summer season usually all of the resources are available. Check with our staff for times

Entrance Passes:

• $15.00 – Golden Spike National Historic Site Annual Pass
  This is an annual pass that covers entrance fees at Golden Spike National Historic Site for the pass holder and occupants within a single noncommercial vehicle OR the pass holder and three persons (16 and older) where per person fees apply. This pass is available to anyone 16 or older. The Agencies are NOT responsible for misplaced, lost or stolen cards. The pass can be signed by two pass holders.

About

The Joining of a Nation

May 10, 1869 the Union and Central Pacific Railroads joined their rails at Promontory Summit, Utah Territory and forged the destiny of a nation. Golden Spike National Historic Site shares the stories of the people and settings that define the completion of the first Transcontinental Railroad.

Directions

From Interstate 15 headed north, take exit 365 via Utah State Highway 13/83; approximately 32 miles west of Brigham City. From Interstate 15 headed south, take exit 40 via Utah State Highway 102 to highway 83; approximately 32 miles west of Tremonton. From Interstate 84 headed south, take exit 26 via Utah Sate Highway 83; approximately 22 miles form Howell.

Visitor Centers

Golden Spike National Historic Site Visitor Center

Golden Spike National Historic Site’s Visitor Center is recommended as the first place to stop for any visitors coming out to our site. The visitor center contains the Western National Parks Association bookstore, an exhibit area, two theaters, and a welcoming staff that will help visitors get the most out of their visit. The visitor center is open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Mountain Standard Time (excluding Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s days). We do honor Daylight Savings Time.

Weather

Golden Spike National Historic Site is located in a high desert environment on the north end of the Great Salt Lake. The lake and channeling of winds through the valley, where the site is located, can cause very unique weather conditions. The temperatures can reach over 100 degrees in the summer and into single digits in the winter. Winds can cause severe cold in the winter. Visitors are recommended to check forecasts before coming to our site and come prepared for changing weather conditions. Weather Details

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