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Presidio of San Francisco

Presidio of San Francisco is a National Park Service site in California. The NPS currently lists 1 active alert, 0 campgrounds and 1 visitor center, and no entrance fee.

California No entrance fee

Updated · NPS Data API

Rows of grave markers in the green grass of the cemetery as light shafts through misty trees.
San Francisco National Cemetery · Photo: NPS photo/Will Elder (via nps.gov)

About the park

“For 218 years, the Presidio served as an army post for three nations. World and local events, from military campaigns to World Fairs and earthquakes, left their mark. Come enjoy the history and the natural beauty of the Presidio. Explore centuries of architecture. Reflect in a national cemetery.”

Active alerts

1

Closures

0

Campgrounds

0

Visitor centers

1

Current alerts and closures

1 active NPS alert as of Oct 28, 2026: 0 closures, 0 danger, 1 caution and 0 information.

Caution

Auto-Theft Warning - Only Bring What You Need to the Park

You can prevent vehicle break-ins in parking lots and scenic overlooks. Before leaving your car for even a short period of time: 1) Remove all valuables, 2) Lock your doors. 3) Take your wallets, purses, backpacks, keys, key fobs, cell phones, and electronics with you. Read article for more details.

Posted or updated Aug 23, 2026 ·Details on nps.gov

Entrance fees and passes

This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.

Things to do

Archives Visit

Always open by reservation, The Park Archives and Records Center is excited to host visitors, researchers, and park staff. Here the Presidio's past is bridged to its present by the images, documents, and objects preserved.

1-3 Hours Year-round Reservation required

Hands-On

See all 6 things to do in Presidio of San Francisco →

Activities the NPS lists for Presidio of San Francisco.

Arts and CultureBikingGolfGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingHikingFront-Country HikingWildlife WatchingBirdwatchingMuseum Exhibits

Operating hours

The Presidio is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

Presidio of San Francisco
DayHours
MondayAll Day
TuesdayAll Day
WednesdayAll Day
ThursdayAll Day
FridayAll Day
SaturdayAll Day
SundayAll Day

Weather: The weather at the Presidio is typically cool and quite variable from location to location. The summer is often foggy and cool, so a light coat or sweater is appropriate year-round.

Contact and directions

Phone
415-561-4323
Email
[email protected]
Address
Presidio of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA 94129
Coordinates
37.7970, -122.4671· View on OpenStreetMap

Official park page on nps.gov Directions

Visitor centers

Visitor centerStandard hoursPhonePassport stamp
William Penn Mott Jr. Presidio Visitor CenterDaily: 10:00AM - 5:00PM4155614323Yes

Campgrounds

No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.

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Nearest other NPS sites

Sources

  • Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
  • Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/prsf/index.htm
  • Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.