Plan Your Visit

Welcome to Golden Spike

Golden Spike National Historical Park is a place of historical significance and to the growth of this nation. As a visitor you will experience and learn about the technological innovations of that time, stories of pure grit of a multinational workforce and who dreamt and realized of a nation connected by rail. Depending on the season we offer many activities and experiences. All outdoor features including park roads, historic areas, restrooms, picnic areas and park landscape are OPEN seven days a week from sunrise to sunset.

Magical winters at Spike
Visiting in Winter

Golden Spike offers many unique and beautiful features during the winter season. Come visit and experience it for yourself!
Rail Buffs Welcomed
Special Events

Special events are the perfect opportunity to experience some of the park's most unique features.
Make tracks to Golden Spike
Visiting in Summer

Come witness the roar, screech, and whistles of these historic locomotives every day!