Muir Woods National Monument — Live Alerts, Weather & Trip Planning
Located in 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…
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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?
Weather Information
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.
Fall
(September-October) is the warmest time of year.
Expect heavy fog in the morning, burning off in the afternoon. Often, the
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.
Operating Hours
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
Entrance Passes
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.
Common questions
Planning Muir Woods National Monument
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts for live updates.
Reservation rules vary by season and activity for Muir Woods. See Overview on this page for fees, timed entry, and campground details before you travel.