Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
Designation: National Memorial
Location: California
📘 Park Overview
On July 17, 1944, a massive explosion jolted the San Francisco East Bay area, shattering windows and lighting up the night sky. At Port Chicago Naval Magazine, 320 men were killed instantly when two ships loading ammunition for Pacific troops exploded, resulting in the worst home front disaster of WWII. The aftermath illuminated the issues of segregation and racial inequality in the military.
🌤 Weather Information
The Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial is on a base and sits on the waterfront. There is no shelter at the memorial, aside from the shuttle. It can be windy and cold during any season. Many people prefer to at least bring a light jacket during the summer, or coat during the other seasons.
🚗 Directions
The Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial is on an active military base, so it is only accessible by reservation. The shuttle picks up visitors with reservations at the John Muir National Historic Site. Please know that all visitors for the memorial must have a reservation. Please visit our website for information on how to obtain reservations.
Images
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
Credit: NPS Photo
Park sign at the memorial.
Credit: NPS photo, Luther Bailey
Historic train car at the memorial site.
Credit: NPS photo, Luther Bailey
Munitions at the memorial.
Credit: NPS photo, Luther Bailey
American flag at the memorial.
Credit: NPS photo, Luther Bailey
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Entrance Fees
No entrance fees listed.
Entrance Passes
No entrance passes listed.
3-Day Weather Forecast
Wednesday, Feb 25
Patchy rain nearby
High: 65.5°F | Low: 58.8°F
Humidity: 91%
Wind: 5.1 mph
Rain Chance: 86%
UV Index: 0.6
Sunrise: 06:45 AM
Sunset: 05:58 PM
Moon: Waxing Gibbous (55%)
Visibility: 4 mi
Dew Point: 59.7°F
Cloud Cover: 86%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Thursday, Feb 26
Fog
High: 67.8°F | Low: 54.3°F
Humidity: 89%
Wind: 5.1 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 1.1
Sunrise: 06:44 AM
Sunset: 05:59 PM
Moon: Waxing Gibbous (67%)
Visibility: 4 mi
Dew Point: 57.7°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Friday, Feb 27
Fog
High: 68.4°F | Low: 49.5°F
Humidity: 81%
Wind: 5.8 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 1
Sunrise: 06:42 AM
Sunset: 06:00 PM
Moon: Waxing Gibbous (77%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 54.6°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
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Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
4202 Alhambra Ave
Martinez, CA 94553
🏤 Mailing Address:
4202 Alhambra Ave
Martinez, CA 94553
📞 Voice Phone: 9252288860
✉️ Email: poch_general_info@nps.gov