This 550-acre park protects an old-growth forest of coast redwoods (Sequoia sempervirens), the tallest type of tree in the world. Named for famed American naturalist John Muir, the National Monument occupies the homelands of the Coast Miwok people.
Muir Woods National Monument
National Monument · CA
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?
Park report
Alert: Caution
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesAuto-Theft Warning - Only Bring What You Need to the Park
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How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesParking Reservations Always Required
Alert: Information
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesNo Cell Service at Muir Woods
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How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesMount Tamalpais State Park - Trail Conditions
Fee: Entrance - Per Person
How this is rated
Good: free · Fair: ≤$20 · Low: >$20$15
Hours Exceptions
NoteEarly Spring; Late Spring; Summer; Late Summer; Fall
Visitor Centers
Good1 visitor center
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available9 activities
Park Name
InfoMuir Woods National Monument
Designation
InfoNational Monument
State(s)
InfoCA
Phone
Info415-561-2850
MUWO_info@nps.gov
Pass: Annual Entrance - Park
Info$45
Operating Hours
InfoMuir 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.
Campgrounds
InfoNo campgrounds listed
Visitor Center: Muir Woods Visitor Center
InfoSee park for hours
Themes & Topics
InfoAnimals, Birds, Fish + 6 more
Weather Info
InfoThe coast redwood forest is cool most times of the year with temperatures ranging from 40 - 70 F/ 4 - 21 C. Always come prepared with layers. From late October to early May, expect cool weather & poss
Getting There
InfoFrom 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
Location
Info37.8966° N, -122.5808° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website