Explore Our Parks

Explore Our Parks

Nature and beauty, health and happiness: You'll find it all in our Golden Gate National Parks. And just when you think you've seen everything, you'll find something new. Explore 80,000 acres of the world's most stunning parklands below.

Hawk Hill Trail
Views of the Hawk Hill Trail, looking north

Vivien Kim Thorp/Parks Conservancy

Bootlegger's Steps up to the top of Mori Point
Find Your Park

Find Your Park

Maps, hiking trails, data, history, and more info about our beautiful park sites!

Two cyclists mountain biking a trail in Rancho Corral de Tierra
Park Activities: Camping, hiking, biking, and beyond

Park Activities: Camping, hiking, biking, and beyond
Lands End Lookout
Visitor Services: Stay, noosh, and learn!

Visitor Services: Stay, noosh, and learn!
San Francisco Parks Conservancy Shuttle Program
Getting around the parks: Shuttles and more!

Getting around the parks: Shuttles and more!
Golden Gate Bridge webcam sunset view, December 2019
Web cams and more!

Web cams and more!
Rainbow above the Golden Gate Bridge.
Seasonal Guides to the Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Discover the natural beauty, history, and hidden gems of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area all year long with our Seasonal Guides. 

Sunbeam through the redwoods at Muir Woods National Monument in Marin County.
Iconic Destinations in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Whether you're planning a quick afternoon escape, a full day of hiking and sightseeing, or an extended visit to San Francisco, there's always something new to discover. Here are the iconic destinations in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area for any trip to the parks.

A person walks their dog along Milagra Ridge in San Mateo County.
Dog-Friendly Park Sites in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area

The Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) is one of the most dog‑friendly destinations in the National Park System, offering an impressive collection of designated trails, beaches, and open spaces where you and your pup can explore together.

Photo of a redwood tree canopy.
Our favorite forest trails in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and Mt. Tam

With trailheads in San Francisco, Marin, and San Mateo counties, the forests of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and Mt. Tam are both accessible and timeless.

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