Open daily · 8:00AM - 5:00PM
$15.00
Entrance - Per Person
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Explore this 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?
Source: National Park Service (as of Nov 11, 2026). Official Muir Woods National Monument page on nps.gov
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.
months (June-August) can be warmer, but it is generally cool and dry.
(September-October) is the warmest time of year.
Expect heavy fog in the morning, burning off in the afternoon. Often, the
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.
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.
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.
Common questions
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts and Permits for live updates.
TrailVerse lists 2 reservation types on the Permits tab, including Muir Woods Tours and Muir Woods Night Tour. Recreation.gov listings can change seasonally — confirm current rules before you set dates.
