About Fort Point National Historic Site
Rangers at Fort Point provide information, tours and demonstrations. A small Sutler's Store in the fort offers park passport stamps and some merchandise related to Civil War and local history.
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Fort Point National Historic Site
Sausalito, California · San Francisco County · Facility
Rangers at Fort Point provide information, tours and demonstrations. A small Sutler's Store in the fort offers park passport stamps and some merchandise related to Civil War and local history.
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Weather at Fort Point National Historic Site
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Fog
66°/52°
🌬 17mph
↑ 5:50 AM ↓ 8:25 PM
Sun
Clear
68°/49°
🌬 15mph
↑ 5:49 AM ↓ 8:25 PM
Mon
Fog
67°/52°
💧 1%🌬 16mph
↑ 5:49 AM ↓ 8:26 PM
Tue
Overcast
67°/51°
💧 2%🌬 14mph
↑ 5:49 AM ↓ 8:27 PM
Wed
Overcast
80°/51°
🌬 17mph
↑ 5:48 AM ↓ 8:27 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
How to Get There
Fort Point National Historic Site directions and information are available at http://www.nps.gov/fopo/index.htm.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Fort Point National Historic Site
Heading to Fort Point National Historic Site? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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