Golden Spike National Historic Site regularly hosts groups and organizations of varying interests each year. Our staff will be able to best serve you if you take a few minutes to call and let us know your needs. To speak with a ranger please call 435-471-2209. The following information will help in planning your visit.

Entrance Fees
Vehicle entrance fees are charged year round at Golden Spike National Historic Site. They are lower during the winter months when there are less visitor opportunities available. National Parks Pass, Golden Age, Golden Eagle, and Golden Access passes are honored. Entrance fees are as follows:

• May 1st through early September: $7.00 per vehicle.
• Rest of year: $5.00 per vehicle.

Commercial Rates
Commercial rates are set by legislation passed by the United States Congress and are not controlled by the individual parks. Commercial rates are based on the capacity of the vehicle and not the actual number of occupants. At Golden Spike National Historic Site commercial rates are as follows:

• Commercial vehicles with a passenger capacity of 1-6 persons:
  $25.00 and the per person rate
• Commercial vehicles with a passenger capacity of 7-25 persons: $40.00
• Commercial vehicles with a passenger capacity of 26 or more persons: $100.00

Fee Waivers
School groups or outings conducted for educational or scientific purposes by schools or other bona fide educational institutions may qualify for a fee waiver provided they meet ALL three of the following criteria:

1) Documentation of official recognition as an educational institution by a federal, state or local government entity. Documentation for a fee waiver can consist of a letter from the government body attesting to the legitimacy of the school or educational institution. A school does not necessarily need to be accredited to qualify.

2) Direct relationship between purpose of visit and facility use. Visit cannot be primarily a recreational outing.

3) Statement of visit purpose. Group must provide a statement of the purpose of the proposed visit and an explanation of what the educational purpose entails and how it relates to the park resources.

Fee Exemptions
School, religious, civic, or private groups who wish to perform service projects on a volunteer basis may qualify for a fee exemption. Service projects will vary according to the size and skills of the group, the length of time you can work, the priorities of Golden Spike National Historic Site, and the need of staff participation. Service projects MUST be arranged in advance.

Visitor Services
Visiting groups should coordinate with park staff by phone to arrange the most appropriate activities during their stay. The following is a list of the most common group activities, however some may not be available on the date your group chooses to visit.

• School teachers may download a teacher packet prior to their visit.
• Films
• Ranger Presentations
• Steam Locomotive Demonstrations
• Engine House Tours
• Reenactment With Group

Special Notes

• Gas is not available at the park. The nearest gas station is 26 miles away.
• Hot food is not available at the park.
• Food and drink are not allowed in the visitor center, but several picnic tables are available.
• Groups, especially those with children, should take care to ensure that no litter has been left behind.
• Safety is very important. During locomotive operations we ask that everyone stand back from the tracks at least 15 feet to avoid the scalding steam; no objects such as coins are allowed to be placed on the tracks.
• The weather at Promontory varies considerably from cities such as Salt Lake City and Ogden, please check local forecasts so you can be prepared.
• Mosquitoes can be quite bad at times. You are encouraged to bring repellent.