National Recreation Area · California, United States
Golden Gate National Recreation Area
Golden Gate National Recreation Area is a national recreation area in California, United States, covering 82,348 acres (33,325 ha), established in 1972.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Recreation Area |
|---|---|
| Location | California, United States |
| Area | 82,348 acres (33,325 ha) |
| Established | 1972 |
| Coordinates | 37.8000° N, 122.4800° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Golden Gate National Recreation Area
The Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) is a U.S. national recreation area protecting 82,116 acres (33,231 ha) of ecologically and historically significant landscapes surrounding the San Francisco Bay Area. Much of the park is land formerly used by the United States Army. GGNRA is managed by the National Park Service and is the second-most visited unit of the National Park system in the United States (ranking only under Blue Ridge Parkway), with more than 15.6 million visitors in 2022.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Limited |
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Airports near this park
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- San Francisco International Airport (SFO) · San Francisco, United States · 13.7 miles away
- Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) · Oakland, United States · 15.2 miles away
- Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) · San Jose, United States · 42.7 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in California
Frequently asked questions
Where is Golden Gate National Recreation Area?
Golden Gate National Recreation Area is in California, United States (37.8000° N, 122.4800° W).
When was Golden Gate National Recreation Area established?
Golden Gate National Recreation Area was established in 1972, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Golden Gate National Recreation Area?
Golden Gate National Recreation Area covers 82,348 acres (33,325 ha).
Does Golden Gate National Recreation Area have campgrounds?
Yes, but campgrounds at Golden Gate National Recreation Area are limited.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Gate_National_Recreation_Area — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/goga/ — Official park page.