What are the hours at Fort Point National Historic Site?

Mon: 10:00AM - 5:00PM; Tue: Closed; Wed: Closed; Thu: 10:00AM - 5:00PM; Fri: 10:00AM - 5:00PM; Sat: 10:00AM - 5:00PM; Sun: 10:00AM - 5:00PM (Fort Point National Historic Site)

Does Fort Point National Historic Site require a reservation?

No timed-entry or vehicle reservation is required to enter Fort Point National Historic Site. Individual tours, campgrounds, or backcountry permits may still need to be booked separately.

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Is Fort Point National Historic Site open right now?

Q: Is Fort Point National Historic Site open right now?

As of October 14, 2026, Fort Point National Historic Site is closed. Closed today per scheduled operating hours — reopens Thursday.

National Historic Site · CA

Closed

Fort Point National Historic Site is closed.

Why this statusClosed today per scheduled operating hours — reopens Thursday.

Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT

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From its vantage point overlooking the spectacular Golden Gate, Fort Point defended the San Francisco Bay following California's Gold Rush through World War II.

Type: National Historic Site
State: CA
Nearest town: Building 999

About Fort Point National Historic Site

From its vantage point overlooking the spectacular Golden Gate, Fort Point defended the San Francisco Bay following California's Gold Rush through World War II. Its beautifully arched casemates display the art of 3rd system brick masonry and interacts gracefully with the Golden Gate Bridge.

Visitor info

AddressFort Point National Historic Site, Building 999, Marine Drive, San Francisco, CA 94129

Phone(415) 561-4323

Websitewww.nps.gov/fopo/index.htm ↗

Hours

Mon	10:00AM - 5:00PM
Tue	Closed
Wed	Closed
Thu	10:00AM - 5:00PM
Fri	10:00AM - 5:00PM
Sat	10:00AM - 5:00PM
Sun	10:00AM - 5:00PM

Fort Point National Historic Site

Getting thereFort Point is located at the south anchorage of the Golden Gate Bridge at the end of Marine Drive on the Presidio of San Francisco. By car take Highway 101 N or S, exit at the Golden Gate Bridge toll plaza at south end of bridge. From S turn right at end of exit ramp, or from N go straight on Merchant Drive. Turn…

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Parks near here

Presidio of San Francisco 1 mi
Alcatraz Island 3 mi
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park 3 mi
Angel Island SP 4 mi
Golden Gate National Recreation Area 8 mi
Muir Woods National Monument 8 mi

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How we read this status

We derive Fort Point National Historic Site's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: Closed today per scheduled operating hours — reopens Thursday. Full method: how we check park status.