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 Completion of the world's first transcontinental railroad was celebrated here where the Central Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads met on May 10, 1869. Golden Spike was designated as a national historic site in nonfederal ownership on April 2, 1957, and authorized for federal ownership and administration by an act of Congress on July 30, 1965.
Operating Hours & Seasons
Golden Spike is in the MOUNTAIN time zone and does change to daylight savings time. Visitor Center hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily.
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays starting October 21 through April 30.
Closed New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas.
Outside attractions are open during daylight hours.
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| Communities Surrounding Golden Spike National Historic Site |
| Note: The times listed below are approximate driving times to the park. |
Corinne, UT (31 min. ) Pop. 621
Howell, UT (34 min. ) Pop. 221
Bear River City, UT (35 min. ) Pop. 750
Brigham City, UT (39 min. ) Pop. 17,411
Honeyville, UT (43 min. ) Pop. 1,214
Tremonton, UT (44 min. ) Pop. 5,592
Willard, UT (44 min. ) Pop. 1,630
Mantua, UT (46 min. ) Pop. 791
Deweyville, UT (47 min. ) Pop. 278
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Garland, UT (47 min. ) Pop. 1,943
Collinston, UT (55 min. )
Fielding, UT (56 min. ) Pop. 448
Snowville, UT (56 min. ) Pop. 177
Wellsville, UT (58 min. ) Pop. 2,728
Plymouth, UT (58 min. ) Pop. 328
Portage, UT (1 hr. 6 min. ) Pop. 257
Mendon, UT (1 hr. 7 min. ) Pop. 898
Cache Junction, UT (1 hr. 13 min. )
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