Parking reservations are required for all personal vehicles visiting Muir Woods National Monument. Spots are limited and sell out quickly, especially on weekends and holidays.
This page covers reservation rules, current pricing, booking tips, and backup options if the lot is sold out.
Every vehicle entering Muir Woods must have a valid parking reservation. Walk-up parking is not available. Reservations can be made up to 90 days in advance through GoMuirWoods.com or by calling 1-800-410-2419.
Download your parking pass before you go. There is no Wi-Fi or cell service at or near Muir Woods.
Standard, accessible, and EV reservations include a 30-minute arrival window. Medium and large (oversized) reservations are limited to a 1-hour-45-minute total stay. A parking ambassador will direct you to an available spot when you arrive.
Vehicles over 35 feet are not allowed at Muir Woods due to the narrow, winding roads leading to the park. There are no RV parking facilities.
The parking fee is separate from the $15 per person entrance fee (ages 16+).
Muir Woods offers two EV charging stations in the parking area. EV parking costs $13 and includes access to the chargers. These spots are limited, so book early if you drive an electric vehicle.
If you cannot get a parking reservation, you have several options:
Every one of these departs San Francisco, includes park admission, and drops you at the visitor center — so the sold-out lot stops being your problem. Free cancellation on all three.
The cheapest way into the grove without a car, and the most-booked of the lot with over 5,000 reviews. Coach out through the redwoods, then choose the bus or a scenic ferry back across the bay.
A genuinely small van and an unhurried 75 minutes in the grove — longer than the 1h45m cap that comes with an oversized-vehicle parking slot. Sausalito waterfront time on the way back.
The highest-rated option: bridge photo stops, the redwoods and Sausalito in one guided loop, with Alcatraz available as an add-on. Someone else drives the winding road in.
Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews.
Can I park and just show up without a reservation?
No. All vehicles must have a reservation. If the lot is full, you will be turned away.
What happens if I arrive late for my reservation window?
If you miss your 30-minute arrival window, your spot is not guaranteed. Contact GoMuirWoods for their current late-arrival policy.
Is the parking fee per vehicle or per person?
The parking fee is per vehicle. The entrance fee ($15) is per person ages 16 and older.
Can I use an America the Beautiful Pass for parking?
The America the Beautiful Pass covers the entrance fee but does not cover the parking reservation fee.
Are motorcycles allowed?
Yes. Motorcycles can park in the standard vehicle area with a reservation.