Muir Woods National Monument
Muir Woods reservations
What you need to book, what it costs, and how to get in without a parking spot.
Muir Woods, an old-growth coast redwood forest, is open every day from 8 a.m. to sunset. Driving in? You need a parking reservation. Riding the seasonal shuttle from the ferry terminals? You need a shuttle reservation. Both come from GoMuirWoods.com, and the reservation fee is separate from the $15 entrance fee for everyone 16 and older.
Do I need a reservation for Muir Woods in 2026?
Yes, if you drive or ride the shuttle. NPS: reservations are required for all vehicles and shuttle riders, through GoMuirWoods.com, and the reservation fee is separate from the entrance fee.
How far ahead can I book?
NPS doesn't publish a booking window, so we won't guess one. Check GoMuirWoods.com for open dates.
Entrance fee
$15 per person 16 and older; under 16 free. Pay ahead with your parking or shuttle reservation, or at the visitor center. An America the Beautiful pass covers the entrance fee, not the parking reservation.
Good to know
- The shuttle runs from local ferry terminals, but only in season, not year-round.
- No vehicles over 35 feet; only buses under 30 feet may use Muir Woods Road from Panoramic Highway.
- No pets, no picnicking and no camping in Muir Woods.
No reservation? What to do next
Book through GoMuirWoods.com (the NPS reservation site) first. It's the only place to reserve. If your date is gone:
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No reservation? Ways in anyway
- Bike in: NPS says bikers don't need a parking reservation (it's a steep ride; racks are at the entry plaza).
- Hike in from Marin Transit route 61: get off at Panoramic Highway and Ridge Avenue and take the Panoramic and Canopy View trails down, about 1.3 miles each way.
- Take a tour: several companies run Muir Woods tours. NPS doesn't recommend any one company.
Book a Muir Woods tour
Tours from San Francisco that include Muir Woods, bookable now. Check how long the stop in the woods is before you book.
Stay near Muir Woods
Mill Valley and Sausalito are the closest towns to the woods.
Do you need a reservation for Muir Woods?
Yes for every car and every shuttle rider: a parking or shuttle reservation from GoMuirWoods.com. Bikers don't need a parking reservation but still pay the entrance fee.
How much does Muir Woods cost?
$15 per person 16 and older for entry, plus the separate parking or shuttle reservation fee.
How far in advance can you reserve Muir Woods parking?
NPS doesn't publish the window. Check GoMuirWoods.com, the reservation site NPS links to.
Sources
- NPS Muir Woods: Frequently Asked Questions, checked November 2, 2026.
- NPS Muir Woods: Fees and Passes, checked November 2, 2026.
- NPS Muir Woods: Directions, checked November 2, 2026.
Rules change. Always confirm on the official site before you rely on a date.