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Golden Spike National Historical Park

National Historical Park Utah

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.

Entry Fees

No additional fees

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.

Address

6200 North 22300 West, Promontory, Utah, UT 84307

Activities & Topics

Food Picnicking Guided Tours Self-Guided Tours - Walking Self-Guided Tours - Auto Hiking Front-Country Hiking Living History Reenactments Junior Ranger Program Park Film Museum Exhibits Shopping Bookstore and Park Store Arts Photography Asian American Heritage Laborer and Worker Migrant Workers Science Technology and Innovation Transportation Trains and Railroads Westward Expansion Animals Bison Unique Species