Plan Your Visit

Golden Spike has numerous programs and activities that occur daily and are seasonally dependent:

During the summer season, May 1st through mid-October, the visitor center is open 7 days a week, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. All outside attractions are open from dawn to dusk, year round. The Visitor Center is seasonally closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from mid-October through April 30th. Timed Entry Reservations are not required to visit the park.

Locomotive Ranger Programs are given throughout the summer starting May 1st and ending mid-October. The locomotives undergo periodic maintenance during the summer, please check our Boiler Wash Schedule to see if one of the locomotives may not be available to the public.

10:00 AM Arrival of the CPRR Jupiter
10:30 AM Arrival of the UPRR No. 119
1:00 PM Demonstration run with both locomotives
4:00 PM Departure of the UPRR No. 119
4:30 PM Departure of the CPRR Jupiter

Costumed Reencactments of the 1869 ceremony start Saturday, Memorial Day Weekend (May 27, 2023) and occur every Saturday until Labor Day Weekend (September 2, 2023). Recommended arrival times are before 10:00am and 1:00pm in order to view the Locomotive Ranger Program and the Reenactment. Show times are:
- 10:45 AM Following the arrival of the No. 119
- 1:15 PM Following the 1:00 PM Locomotive Ranger Program

Golden Spike includes two driving tours, a hiking trail, and is near other local attractions that can be found on our Things To Do Page. The driving tours may be closed during the winter months due to inclement weather.

Winter Engine House Tours are given during the winter months starting mid-October and ending April 30th. The tours are typically a short introduction to the locomotives followed by Q&A. During busy weekends or holidays the Engine House may be open from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM with a ranger available for questions.
- 10:30 AM Tour
- 1:00 PM Tour
- 3:00 PM Tour

In Basic Information, learn some important facts about how to best spend your time in the site.
In Directions, learn the best route to Golden Spike from the major routes that pass through the area from Utah and Idaho.
Explore the park Calendar to learn about upcoming ranger programs, special events, and other
visitor activities.
The site is located in a remote area of Utah. See the Safety page and Things to Know Before you Come for information on what to plan on and bring.
In Fees & Passes, find out what fees will apply during the time you will be visiting.
Recreate Responsibly: When recreating, the public is encouraged to follow local area health guidance including the practice of frequent hand washing, social distancing, avoid crowding, wearing masks, if appropriate, and avoid high-risk outdoor activities. The CDC has offered guidance to help people recreating in parks and open spaces prevent the spread of infectious diseases. Visitors are encouraged to follow CDC suggestions for mitigating risks associated with the transmission of COVID-19 and are responsible for taking appropriate precautions to protect their own health. The listed areas and activities are for visitors to enjoy. However, operations continue to be modified, and services may be limited as needed for public health and safety.

Visitor Center Information

Last updated: July 4, 2023

P. O. Box 897
Brigham City, UT 84302

435 471-2209 x429