Golden Gate National Recreation Area
parkExtensive U.S. national recreation area protecting about 82,116 acres of ecologically and historically significant landscapes around the San Francisco Bay Area, including Muir Woods, Alcatraz, and the Presidio. Offers over 130 miles of trails, shoreline, and diverse habitats for hiking, picnicking, wildlife viewing, and historic site visits.
Upcoming Events (50)
Campfire Program
Free daily 30-minute campfire talks by National Park Service rangers at Presidio Tunnel Tops covering Indigenous histories, military stories including Buffalo Soldiers, WWII Japanese American internment, and more.
Presidio Forest Stewards
Join Presidio Forest Stewards to learn urban forestry while helping plant, weed, mulch, and maintain young trees in the Presidio—outdoor volunteer work for conservation and stewardship.
Campfire Program
Free daily 30-minute campfire talks by National Park Service rangers at Presidio Tunnel Tops covering Indigenous histories, military stories including Buffalo Soldiers, WWII Japanese American internment, and more.
Campfire Program
Free daily 30-minute campfire talks by National Park Service rangers at Presidio Tunnel Tops covering Indigenous histories, military stories including Buffalo Soldiers, WWII Japanese American internment, and more.
Campfire Program
Free daily 30-minute campfire talks by National Park Service rangers at Presidio Tunnel Tops covering Indigenous histories, military stories including Buffalo Soldiers, WWII Japanese American internment, and more.
Campfire Program
Free daily 30-minute campfire talks by National Park Service rangers at Presidio Tunnel Tops covering Indigenous histories, military stories including Buffalo Soldiers, WWII Japanese American internment, and more.
Campfire Program
Free daily 30-minute campfire talks by National Park Service rangers at Presidio Tunnel Tops covering Indigenous histories, military stories including Buffalo Soldiers, WWII Japanese American internment, and more.
Campfire Program
Free daily 30-minute campfire talks by National Park Service rangers at Presidio Tunnel Tops covering Indigenous histories, military stories including Buffalo Soldiers, WWII Japanese American internment, and more.
Campfire Program
Free daily 30-minute campfire talks by National Park Service rangers at Presidio Tunnel Tops covering Indigenous histories, military stories including Buffalo Soldiers, WWII Japanese American internment, and more.
Presidio Forest Stewards
Join Presidio Forest Stewards to learn urban forestry while helping plant, weed, mulch, and maintain young trees in the Presidio—outdoor volunteer work for conservation and stewardship.
Campfire Program
Free daily 30-minute campfire talks by National Park Service rangers at Presidio Tunnel Tops covering Indigenous histories, military stories including Buffalo Soldiers, WWII Japanese American internment, and more.
Point Bonita Open House
Visit Point Bonita Lighthouse for a free ranger "light chat" and open-house trail access to the viewing platform to learn about 170 years of lighthouse history and coastal views.
Campfire Program
Free daily 30-minute campfire talks by National Park Service rangers at Presidio Tunnel Tops covering Indigenous histories, military stories including Buffalo Soldiers, WWII Japanese American internment, and more.
Campfire Program
Free daily 30-minute campfire talks by National Park Service rangers at Presidio Tunnel Tops covering Indigenous histories, military stories including Buffalo Soldiers, WWII Japanese American internment, and more.
Campfire Program
Free daily 30-minute campfire talks by National Park Service rangers at Presidio Tunnel Tops covering Indigenous histories, military stories including Buffalo Soldiers, WWII Japanese American internment, and more.
Campfire Program
Free daily 30-minute campfire talks by National Park Service rangers at Presidio Tunnel Tops covering Indigenous histories, military stories including Buffalo Soldiers, WWII Japanese American internment, and more.
Campfire Program
Free daily 30-minute campfire talks by National Park Service rangers at Presidio Tunnel Tops covering Indigenous histories, military stories including Buffalo Soldiers, WWII Japanese American internment, and more.
Campfire Program
Free daily 30-minute campfire talks by National Park Service rangers at Presidio Tunnel Tops covering Indigenous histories, military stories including Buffalo Soldiers, WWII Japanese American internment, and more.
Presidio Forest Stewards
Join Presidio Forest Stewards to learn urban forestry while helping plant, weed, mulch, and maintain young trees in the Presidio—outdoor volunteer work for conservation and stewardship.
Campfire Program
Free daily 30-minute campfire talks by National Park Service rangers at Presidio Tunnel Tops covering Indigenous histories, military stories including Buffalo Soldiers, WWII Japanese American internment, and more.
Campfire Program
Free daily 30-minute campfire talks by National Park Service rangers at Presidio Tunnel Tops covering Indigenous histories, military stories including Buffalo Soldiers, WWII Japanese American internment, and more.
250 Years on the Presidio
Join a ½-mile, flat guided walk at the Presidio with an NPS guide on June 28, 2026 at 11:00 (UTC), exploring layers of nature and history—from Ohlone origins to the Army base era and the park’s transformation. Dress for the cold and enjoy views around Tunnel Tops and the Main Post.
Campfire Program
Free daily 30-minute campfire talks by National Park Service rangers at Presidio Tunnel Tops covering Indigenous histories, military stories including Buffalo Soldiers, WWII Japanese American internment, and more.
Campfire Program
Free daily 30-minute campfire talks by National Park Service rangers at Presidio Tunnel Tops covering Indigenous histories, military stories including Buffalo Soldiers, WWII Japanese American internment, and more.
Campfire Program
Free daily 30-minute campfire talks by National Park Service rangers at Presidio Tunnel Tops covering Indigenous histories, military stories including Buffalo Soldiers, WWII Japanese American internment, and more.
Campfire Program
Free daily 30-minute campfire talks by National Park Service rangers at Presidio Tunnel Tops covering Indigenous histories, military stories including Buffalo Soldiers, WWII Japanese American internment, and more.
Campfire Program
Free daily 30-minute campfire talks by National Park Service rangers at Presidio Tunnel Tops covering Indigenous histories, military stories including Buffalo Soldiers, WWII Japanese American internment, and more.
Presidio Forest Stewards
Join Presidio Forest Stewards to learn urban forestry while helping plant, weed, mulch, and maintain young trees in the Presidio—outdoor volunteer work for conservation and stewardship.
Campfire Program
Free daily 30-minute campfire talks by National Park Service rangers at Presidio Tunnel Tops covering Indigenous histories, military stories including Buffalo Soldiers, WWII Japanese American internment, and more.
Nike Missile Site Open House
Monthly open house at the SF-88 Nike Missile Site (Golden Gate NRA) with rangers and veterans sharing Cold War history and guided tours at 12:15, 1:15 and 2:15 PM.
Campfire Program
Free daily 30-minute campfire talks by National Park Service rangers at Presidio Tunnel Tops covering Indigenous histories, military stories including Buffalo Soldiers, WWII Japanese American internment, and more.
Battery Townsley Open House
Monthly open house and guided tours at Battery Townsley (Fort Cronkhite) exploring its WWII and Cold War era underground tunnels, guns, and historic military use.
Campfire Program
Free daily 30-minute campfire talks by National Park Service rangers at Presidio Tunnel Tops covering Indigenous histories, military stories including Buffalo Soldiers, WWII Japanese American internment, and more.
Campfire Program
Free daily 30-minute campfire talks by National Park Service rangers at Presidio Tunnel Tops covering Indigenous histories, military stories including Buffalo Soldiers, WWII Japanese American internment, and more.
Campfire Program
Free daily 30-minute campfire talks by National Park Service rangers at Presidio Tunnel Tops covering Indigenous histories, military stories including Buffalo Soldiers, WWII Japanese American internment, and more.
Campfire Program
Free daily 30-minute campfire talks by National Park Service rangers at Presidio Tunnel Tops covering Indigenous histories, military stories including Buffalo Soldiers, WWII Japanese American internment, and more.
Campfire Program
Free daily 30-minute campfire talks by National Park Service rangers at Presidio Tunnel Tops covering Indigenous histories, military stories including Buffalo Soldiers, WWII Japanese American internment, and more.
Presidio Forest Stewards
Join Presidio Forest Stewards to learn urban forestry while helping plant, weed, mulch, and maintain young trees in the Presidio—outdoor volunteer work for conservation and stewardship.
Campfire Program
Free daily 30-minute campfire talks by National Park Service rangers at Presidio Tunnel Tops covering Indigenous histories, military stories including Buffalo Soldiers, WWII Japanese American internment, and more.
Campfire Program
Free daily 30-minute campfire talks by National Park Service rangers at Presidio Tunnel Tops covering Indigenous histories, military stories including Buffalo Soldiers, WWII Japanese American internment, and more.
Campfire Program
Free daily 30-minute campfire talks by National Park Service rangers at Presidio Tunnel Tops covering Indigenous histories, military stories including Buffalo Soldiers, WWII Japanese American internment, and more.
Campfire Program
Free daily 30-minute campfire talks by National Park Service rangers at Presidio Tunnel Tops covering Indigenous histories, military stories including Buffalo Soldiers, WWII Japanese American internment, and more.
Presidio Tunnel Tops Stewards
Join Presidio Tunnel Tops Stewards to help care for landscaped areas at the Presidio Tunnel Tops (Golden Gate National Recreation Area). Learn about native and non-native plants while pruning, weeding, mulching, and performing general gardening tasks to support habitat restoration.
Campfire Program
Free daily 30-minute campfire talks by National Park Service rangers at Presidio Tunnel Tops covering Indigenous histories, military stories including Buffalo Soldiers, WWII Japanese American internment, and more.
Campfire Program
Free daily 30-minute campfire talks by National Park Service rangers at Presidio Tunnel Tops covering Indigenous histories, military stories including Buffalo Soldiers, WWII Japanese American internment, and more.
Campfire Program
Free daily 30-minute campfire talks by National Park Service rangers at Presidio Tunnel Tops covering Indigenous histories, military stories including Buffalo Soldiers, WWII Japanese American internment, and more.
Presidio Forest Stewards
Join Presidio Forest Stewards to learn urban forestry while helping plant, weed, mulch, and maintain young trees in the Presidio—outdoor volunteer work for conservation and stewardship.
Campfire Program
Free daily 30-minute campfire talks by National Park Service rangers at Presidio Tunnel Tops covering Indigenous histories, military stories including Buffalo Soldiers, WWII Japanese American internment, and more.
Point Bonita Open House
Visit Point Bonita Lighthouse for a free ranger "light chat" and open-house trail access to the viewing platform to learn about 170 years of lighthouse history and coastal views.
Campfire Program
Free daily 30-minute campfire talks by National Park Service rangers at Presidio Tunnel Tops covering Indigenous histories, military stories including Buffalo Soldiers, WWII Japanese American internment, and more.