A short article should be the beginning of your reading. These are the primary sources used to prepare this notebook.
History and interpretation
- NPS: Stories of Alcatraz
- NPS: The Post on Alcatraces
- NPS: U.S. Penitentiary Alcatraz
- Federal Bureau of Prisons: Alcatraz history
- NPS: We Hold the Rock
- NPS: Welcome to Indian Land
- FBI: Alcatraz Escape
Visitor information
- NPS: Fall 2026 dock-repair closure
- NPS: Basic Information
- NPS: Directions & Transportation
- NPS: Accessibility
- NPS: Weather
- NPS: Nature & Science
- NPS: Gardens of Alcatraz
Image credits
Images are hosted locally. No NPS logos or official agency identity marks are used. No claim is made to original U.S. Government works. Image use does not imply endorsement of this publication.
- View of Alcatraz Island and its lighthouse from the water.
NPS. Original image · Source page - Cellhouse corridor with three tiers of cells.
NPS / Dave Rauenbuehler. Original image · Source page - Historic military prisoners and an officer on Alcatraz.
National Archives / Golden Gate NRA Park Archives, via NPS. Original image · Source page - Alcatraz Island seen from the ferry.
Tory Starling / NPS. Original image · Source page
NPS: Disclaimer and reuse information. Government-created material is generally public domain in the United States, while separately copyrighted material on government websites may have different terms. Only the credited images listed above are used here.
Review note
Historical introductions and visitor links were reviewed on November 14, 2026. Operating conditions can change after review. Check the original notice and the official operator before making travel arrangements.