Golden Spike National Historic Site050

Golden Spike National Historic Site was created in 1965 to commemorate the completion of the first transcontinental railroad across the United States. Located at the site of the driving of the last spike of the first transcontinental railroad on May 10, 1869, its main purpose is to illustrate the social, economic, and political impacts of the transcontinental railroad on the growth and westward development of the United States.

A minimum of two hours is recommended to visit the park. In that amount of time, visitors can attend a ranger program, view a film, and take the Promontory Trail Auto Tour. During the summer months, visitors can see reenactments of the Golden Spike Ceremony on Saturdays at 11am and 1pm.

Restrooms and picnic tables are located at the visitor center.

A Junior Ranger program (called the Junior Engineer program) is available for kids ages eight to 12. The program can be completed during a visit to the park.

Other activities available in the park include biking, hiking, and wildlife viewing.