Entrance Fee
$15.00
/ Entrance - Per Person
Park Hours (Today)
8:00AM - 5:00PM
Muir Woods Visitor Center: 8:00AM - 4:30PM
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About the Park
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?
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What to See & Do
Muir Woods Birdwatching
Birdwatching in Muir Woods
Whale watch from Muir Beach Overlook
Whale Watch from Muir Beach Overlook
Hike the Main Trail at Muir Woods
Visit the historic, infamous redwood forest at Muir Woods!
Self-Guided Tours
Muir Woods in a Hurry
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
Visitor Centers
Muir Woods Visitor Center
Visitors are required to check-in at the Visitor Center upon arriving at Muir Woods. Purchase entrance tickets or use your annual pass here for entrance fees, as well as receive a free map of the main trail of the park. You can also purchase annual passes, a detailed trail map of the surrounding area, and a variety of books and souvenirs. You can also pick up a free Junior Ranger booklet here, leave a comment card, or connect with ranger staff.
Getting Here & Transit
How to Get Here
From San Francisco: Muir Woods is located 11 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge. Take Hwy 101 North --> Mill Valley/Highway 1/ Stinson Beach Exit --> Follow the signs to Hwy 1 --> Follow the signs to Muir Woods From the north: Take Hwy 580/Richmond/San Rafael Bridge West --> Hwy 101 South --> Take the Stinson Beach/Mill Valley Exit --> Follow the signs to Highway 1 --> Follow the signs to Muir Woods No vehicles over 35 feet. Vehicles over 17ft need an oversized parking spot. More info below:
Park Amenities
Entrance Fees & Passes
Standard Fees
Entrance - 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 & Lifetime Passes
Annual Entrance - Park
$45.00This 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.
Operating Hours
Muir Woods National Monument
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.
- Monday8:00AM - 5:00PM
- Tuesday8:00AM - 5:00PM
- Wednesday8:00AM - 5:00PM
- Thursday8:00AM - 5:00PM
- Friday8:00AM - 5:00PM
- Saturday8:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sunday8:00AM - 5:00PM
Photos
a visitor points to a sign that says muir woods
A yellow banana slug creeping along a twig
Two people walk on a meandering wooden boardwalk in a densely vegetated forest. Tall redwoods tower.
Two rangers stand next to a big sign and speak to visitors seated in the foreground
When to Go
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Best Time
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Trip Length
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