Muir Woods National Monument
National Monument · CA
Caution · Auto-Theft Warning - Only Bring What You Need to the Park
You can prevent vehicle break-ins in parking lots and scenic overlooks. Before leaving your car for even a short period of time: 1) Remove all valuables, 2) Lock your doors. 3) Take your wallets, purses, backpacks, keys, key fobs, cell phones, and electronics with you. Read article for more details.
More information3 noticesfrom the National Park Service
Information · Mount Tamalpais State Park - Trail Conditions
Many trails in Muir Woods connect to trails in Mount Tamalpais State Park. For up-to-date information about trail conditions within State Park boundaries, check the Mount Tamalpais State Park Info page (click more) and scroll down to Trail Updates.
More informationInformation · No Cell Service at Muir Woods
There is NO cell service at Muir Woods. We discourage scheduling a rideshare service to leave the park. When hiring a taxi, visitors have the option of negotiating a flat rate or using the meter. Under some circumstances a flat rate may be cheaper.
Information · Parking Reservations Always Required
Reservations are required for all personal vehicles and shuttle riders visiting Muir Woods. You can make your reservation by visiting www.gomuirwoods.com. Visit our "Know Before You Go" webpage to learn more important details before your visit.
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Walk among old growth coast redwoods, cooling their roots in the fresh water of Redwood Creek and lifting their crowns to reach the sun and fog. Federally protected as a National Monument since 1908, this primeval forest is both refuge and laboratory, revealing our relationship with the living landscape. What will you discover in Muir Woods?
- NPS site
- nps.gov/muwo
- Location
- Muir Woods National Monument (37.897, -122.581)
Track your visit to Muir Woods National Monument
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Passport stamp locations
- Muir Woods Visitor Center
Hours
Muir Woods National Monumenttoday: 8:00AM - 7:00PM
- Sat Oct 38:00AM - 7:00PMLate Summer
- Sun Oct 48:00AM - 6:00PMFall
- Mon Oct 58:00AM - 6:00PMFall
- Tue Oct 68:00AM - 6:00PMFall
- Wed Oct 78:00AM - 6:00PMFall
- Thu Oct 88:00AM - 6:00PMFall
- Fri Oct 98:00AM - 6:00PMFall
Muir Woods is open every day of the year, with exceptions for inclement weather and hazardous conditions. Our core winter hours are 8 am- 5 pm; in the spring, summer, and fall we are open later based on increased daylight hours. Updates on closures will be posted as an alert to the website and on social-media pages.
Hours are retrieved from the National Park Service and can change without notice — before you go.
Visitor centers
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- Muir Woods Visitor Centertoday: 8:00AM - 5:30PMDirections
Self-guided tours
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Muir Woods in a Hurry30–300 minutes · 5 stops
Welcome to Muir Woods National Monument, a living testament to the endurance of nature and time. As you embark on this 0.5-mile journey through an old-growth coast redwood forest, prepare to step into a world where past, present, and future intertwine beneath a towering canopy. You'll encounter giants that have stood witness to centuries of change, experience the vibrant ecosystem they are part of today, and contemplate the role we all play in preserving this natural wonder for generation
Entrance fees
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- Per Person — $15.00
$15 per person 16 years of age and older. Entrance fees may be purchased in advance with your parking/shuttle reservation or upon arrival to the park. Parking/shuttle reservations are required for all vehicles and shuttle riders visiting Muir Woods National Monument. Reservation fees are separate from entrance fees. Please visit GoMuirWoods.com for parking/shuttle reservations.
- Annual Entrance - Park — $45.00
This pass is good for 12 months. It admits the pass holder and three persons (16 and older) to Muir Woods. A physical card can be purchased at Muir Woods -OR- a digital version of the Muir Woods Annual Pass can be purchased on recreation.gov. Parking reservations are required for all visitors.
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