• Line of Civil War re-enactors in uniforms with guns at Fort Point

    Fort Point

    National Historic Site California

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  • Fort Point is now open three days a week

    Fort Point is open Friday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Immerse Yourself in Civil War History in a Dramatic Setting

From its vantage point overlooking the spectacular Golden Gate, Fort Point protected San Francisco harbor from Confederate and foreign attack during and after the U.S. Civil War. Its beautifully arched casemates display the art of the master brick mason from the Civil War period.

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Features

  • Person holding a crab at Fort Point pier

    Fort Point Pier Crabbing Now Full

    Learn about crabbing in San Francisco Bay and try your luck with our nets. We are fully booked through May and not yet accepting summer reservations.

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  • Visitor using a wheelchair on the Tennessee Valley Trail.

    Access Information for Visitors with Disabilities

    Click below to find out what accessibility resources are available in GGNRA for the enjoyment of your visit.

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  • Information about how to plan for a special event within the park.

    Special Use Permits

    Find out how to apply for a special use permit through the SPUG Office for filming, weddings, beach fires, or any other events that require a permit.

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  • Explore the history of the Presidio of San Francisco, former military base.

    Presidio of San Francisco

    Explore the history of the Presidio of San Francisco, former military base.

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  • Child with a bucket, helping to clean up Ocean Beach at the California Coastal Cleanup Day.

    Be A Park Hero! Volunteer for the GGNRA Today!

    Learn how you can volunteer for GGNRA. There are many opportunities available for individuals, families, and even groups.

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Did You Know?

Captain Dora E Thompson, Chief Nurse, Letterman Hospital 1905-1933.

Dora Thompson, chief nurse, helped save lives during the 1906 SF Earthquake. In 1914, she became superintendent of the Nurse Corps then returned to Letterman Hospital in 1922, where they dedicated a hall in her honor. Although the Hall is gone the restored creek still flows through Thompson Hollow.