Muir Woods National Monument
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.
Photo: NPS Photo / NPS
About Muir Woods National Monument
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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Driving times from Muir Woods National Monument, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
Entrance 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.
Hours
Muir Woods National Monument
- Mon
- 8:00AM - 5:00PM
- Tue
- 8:00AM - 5:00PM
- Wed
- 8:00AM - 5:00PM
- Thu
- 8:00AM - 5:00PM
- Fri
- 8:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sat
- 8:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sun
- 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Activities
Getting there
The 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 & possible rain. Summer months (June-August) can be warmer, but it is generally cool and dry. Expect heavy fog in the morning, burning off in the afternoon. Often, the fall (September-October) is the warmest time of year.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to enter Muir Woods National Monument?
- Entrance to Muir Woods National Monument starts at $15. See the fees section above for each pass and vehicle type.
- What is there to do at Muir Woods National Monument?
- Popular activities include Birdwatching, Bookstore and Park Store, Dining, Food, Guided Tours, Hiking.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Muir Woods National Monument?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Golden Gate National Recreation Area (7 min), Fort Point National Historic Site (21 min), Presidio of San Francisco (23 min), San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park (25 min), Alcatraz Island (28 min), Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park (31 min).