Operational updates, reservation changes, and seasonal advisories for Muir Woods National Monument. Entries are date-stamped; always confirm current status at nps.gov/muwo before visiting.
Marin Transit & National Park Service
The Muir Woods Shuttle is running its seasonal schedule. Larkspur Landing service operates weekends and holidays, and Sausalito service runs summer weekdays only (approximately June through August). Adult round-trip fare is $4; kids ride free. Shuttle seats must be reserved in advance at gomuirwoods.com.
National Park Service
A new $100 per-person nonresident surcharge took effect January 1, 2026 at 11 flagship national parks (including Yosemite, Grand Canyon, and Yellowstone). Muir Woods is not on the list. International visitors to Muir Woods continue to pay only the standard $15 entrance fee.
See current feesNational Park Service
August 25 was a fee-free entry day at Muir Woods and all NPS sites. Parking and shuttle reservations were still required. Fee-free days continue into 2026 on select federal holidays.
National Park Service
The mandatory parking and shuttle reservation system, launched January 2018, passed its seventh anniversary. Reservations remain required seven days a week, year-round, and can be made up to 90 days in advance at gomuirwoods.com or by phone at 1-800-410-2419.
National Park Service
Standard vehicle parking is $10; medium vehicles $30; large vehicles $45. Entrance fees are paid separately: $15 per adult (16 and older), free for children 15 and under. An America the Beautiful annual pass covers the entrance fee.
The following entries are historical and are preserved as a record of operational advisories issued for Muir Woods and the surrounding Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Do not treat them as current visitor information.
Golden Gate National Recreation Area
On Thursday, July 4, parking will be extremely limited in areas managed by GGNRA and San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park. Public transit, bicycle, taxi, or ride-share services were recommended to avoid congestion.
Golden Gate National Recreation Area
GGNRA discourages swimming at most of its coastal beaches. Stinson Beach is the only park beach with a staffed lifeguard program, from the first week of July through Labor Day. Coastal waters around the Bay are extremely cold and subject to strong tidal action.
Golden Gate National Recreation Area
In collaboration with Pacific Gas and Electric, GGNRA closed a series of trails and fire roads in and around Oakwood Valley Trail, Alta Fire Road, Rodeo Valley Fire Road, and Bobcat Trail.
Golden Gate National Recreation Area
A National Park Service report showed visitor spending supports 12,658 local jobs.
Golden Gate National Recreation Area
On May 10, GGNRA implemented phase two of a traffic pilot program on Marin Headlands roadways to relieve congestion, improve safety and parking, and enhance the visitor experience.
Golden Gate National Recreation Area
Interested parties were invited to submit a proposal to operate food and beverage and retail services at Muir Woods National Monument. The current operator (Muir Woods Trading Company) emerged from this process.
Mailing Address:
Muir Woods National Monument
1 Muir Woods Rd
Mill Valley, CA
94941
Phone:
(415) 561-2850
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