Recreation area

San Francisco Maritime Visitor Center

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park · San Francisco · California — managed by National Park Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

In the San Francisco Maritime Visitor Center, National Park Service staff and volunteers are available to answer questions and provide information. Watch the park film and visit “The Waterfront” exhibit, an interactive walk through six historical waterfront neighborhoods.

Getting there

The visitor center is located at the intersection of Hyde and Jefferson Streets in San Francisco.

Contact
(415) 447-5000

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.