Dock Ranger Station
Facility · California ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Golden Gate National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) · Open Access
- 11 ft
- Elevation
The ranger station at the Alcatraz Island Dock is staffed at all times. Staff here can help you with directions, information, Special Ranger and Junior Ranger programs, emergency assistance, and more.
Getting there
For more information on ticket reservation call (415) 981-ROCK [415.981.7625] or go to www.alcatrazcitycruises.com
37.82672, -122.42141 · 37°49'36.2"N 122°25'17.1"W
Typical weather
Typically 70°F in Sep, down to 58°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 58 | 60 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 67 | 66 | 68 | 70 | 70 | 64 | 58 |
| Low °F | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 53 | 54 | 56 | 56 | 54 | 51 | 47 |
| Precip in | 4.4 | 4.4 | 3.1 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.9 | 2.6 | 4.8 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Dock Ranger Station
- Can you reserve a site at Dock Ranger Station?
- No. Dock Ranger Station is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Dock Ranger Station
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- Golden Gate Bridge Welcome Center 3.2 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone (415) 561-4900
- Email goga_alca_socialmedia@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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