{"id":"nps-muwo","slug":"muir-woods-national-monument","name":"Muir Woods National Monument","designation":"National Monument","category":"national-monument","categoryLabel":"National Monument","agency":{"code":"NPS","name":"National Park Service","department":"U.S. Department of the Interior","url":"https://www.nps.gov"},"managedBy":[{"code":"NPS","name":"National Park Service","department":"U.S. Department of the Interior","url":"https://www.nps.gov","unitCode":"MUWO","designation":"National Monument","sourceId":"nps-muwo"}],"states":["CA"],"stateNames":["California"],"location":{"lat":37.89658027,"lon":-122.5808047},"bbox":[-122.6012,37.8871,-122.5618,37.904],"acres":{"value":583,"kind":"gis-estimate","source":"Computed from the simplified boundary","note":"Approximate. The managing agency publishes official acreage."},"firstProtected":null,"established":null,"administrations":[],"designationHistory":[],"summary":"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?","summarySource":"National Park Service","guide":{},"trConnection":null,"trConnections":[{"id":"ppl-m-muir-woods","type":"protected","label":"Protected by T.R.","date":"1908-01-09","then":"Muir Woods National Monument","thenKind":"national monument","text":"As President, Theodore Roosevelt set aside it (1908-01-09).","note":"Old-growth coast redwoods given to the nation by William and Elizabeth Thacher Kent, the first monument created on donated land. It was named for John Muir.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/documents/proclamation-793-setting-aside-muir-woods-national-monument-california","name":"presidency.ucsb.edu"},{"url":"https://web.archive.org/web/20200214180323/https://www.nps.gov/archeology/sites/antiquities/monumentslist.htm","name":"web.archive.org"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/articles/lee-story-proclamation.htm","name":"nps.gov"},{"name":"Roosevelt’s Public Lands","url":"https://publiclands.labs.trlibrary.com/#place=m-muir-woods"}],"dataset":"publiclands","reviewed":true},{"id":"ea-proc-793","type":"executive-action","label":"Traces to a T.R. proclamation or order","date":"1908-01-09","document":"Proclamation 793","title":"Setting Aside Muir Woods National Monument, California","relation":"began with this document","text":"Proclamation 793 (1908-01-09): “Setting Aside Muir Woods National Monument, California.” Today’s site began with this document.","note":"The only old-growth coast redwood forest in the San Francisco Bay Area.","sources":[{"name":"Proclamation 793 in Theodore Roosevelt’s Executive Orders and Proclamations","url":"https://executiveactions.labs.trlibrary.com/document.html?id=proc-793"},{"name":"National Park Service"}],"dataset":"executiveactions","reviewed":true}],"trTypes":["protected","executive-action"],"links":{"official":"https://www.nps.gov/muwo/index.htm","social":{},"recreationGov":null,"alltrails":null,"alltrailsExplore":"https://www.alltrails.com/explore?b_tl_lat=37.904&b_tl_lng=-122.6012&b_br_lat=37.8871&b_br_lng=-122.5618","recreationGovSearch":"https://www.recreation.gov/search?q=Muir%20Woods%20National%20Monument","directions":"http://www.nps.gov/muwo/planyourvisit/directions.htm"},"images":[{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/7961FEFE-AD2A-61A1-2CB953E4FDBD749D.jpg","title":"Rays of Light at Muir Woods","alt":"beams of light from the top left corner of the image beam into a forest of towering redwood trunks","caption":"This 550-acre park protects an old-growth forest of coast redwoods (Sequoia sempervirens), the tallest type of tree in the world. Named for famed American naturalist John Muir, the National Monument occupies the homelands of the Coast Miwok people.","credit":"NPS/ Jace Ritchey","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/9C2E67B2-9017-25D4-73AE0A8E6BAF43E8.jpg","title":"Visitor at MUWO sign","alt":"a visitor points to a sign that says muir woods","caption":"Visitors can receive orientation at the front entrance before entering the forest. Download the NPS App before you visit to have maps, self-guided tours, and more right in your hand.","credit":"NPS/ Jace Ritchey","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C7CB0A8-1DD8-B71B-0BD784613755F996.jpg","title":"Banana Slug","alt":"A yellow banana slug creeping along a twig","caption":"Redwood forests are quiet and deeply shaded places in which wildlife may seem rare or absent entirely. In truth, redwood forests are surprisingly lively places, full of animals like this banana slug.","credit":"NPS/ Kristen Henderson","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/7745C111-9E23-429A-C061BBA62D7476FE.jpg","title":"Boardwalks at Muir Woods provide improved access for visitors.","alt":"Two people walk on a meandering wooden boardwalk in a densely vegetated forest. Tall redwoods tower.","caption":"At Muir Woods, visitors can enjoy miles of trail meandering through the old-growth coast-redwood forest. Trail features include boardwalks & benches to ensure access for visitors with various mobility needs.","credit":"NPS/ Alison Taggart Barone","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/9AA707B6-DBF4-06FC-B75ADAC18231C721.jpg","title":"Rangers speaking with school group","alt":"Two rangers stand next to a big sign and speak to visitors seated in the foreground","caption":"Knowledgeable National Park Service rangers offer several daily programs to help visitors connect with the site on a deeper level. Check our website calendar to learn more.","credit":"NPS/ Jace Ritchey","source":"NPS"}],"activities":["Food","Dining","Guided Tours","Hiking","Junior Ranger Program","Wildlife Watching","Birdwatching","Shopping","Bookstore and Park Store"],"topics":["Animals","Birds","Fish","Forests and Woodlands","Coniferous Forests","River and Riparian","Trails","Unique Species","Endangered"],"fees":[{"title":"Entrance - Per Person","cost":"15.00","description":"$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."}],"passes":[{"title":"Annual Entrance - Park","cost":"45.00","description":"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."}],"hours":[{"name":"Muir Woods National Monument","description":"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.","standardHours":{"wednesday":"8:00AM - 5:00PM","monday":"8:00AM - 5:00PM","thursday":"8:00AM - 5:00PM","sunday":"8:00AM - 5:00PM","tuesday":"8:00AM - 5:00PM","friday":"8:00AM - 5:00PM","saturday":"8:00AM - 5:00PM"},"exceptions":[{"name":"Early Spring","start":"2027-03-08","end":"2027-04-04","hours":{"wednesday":"8:00AM - 6:00PM","monday":"8:00AM - 6:00PM","thursday":"8:00AM - 6:00PM","sunday":"8:00AM - 6:00PM","tuesday":"8:00AM - 6:00PM","friday":"8:00AM - 6:00PM","saturday":"8:00AM - 6:00PM"}},{"name":"Late Spring","start":"2027-04-05","end":"2027-05-22","hours":{"wednesday":"8:00AM - 7:00PM","monday":"8:00AM - 7:00PM","thursday":"8:00AM - 7:00PM","sunday":"8:00AM - 7:00PM","tuesday":"8:00AM - 7:00PM","friday":"8:00AM - 7:00PM","saturday":"8:00AM - 7:00PM"}},{"name":"Summer","start":"2027-05-23","end":"2027-09-07","hours":{"wednesday":"8:00AM - 8:00PM","monday":"8:00AM - 8:00PM","thursday":"8:00AM - 8:00PM","sunday":"8:00AM - 8:00PM","tuesday":"8:00AM - 8:00PM","friday":"8:00AM - 8:00PM","saturday":"8:00AM - 8:00PM"}},{"name":"Late Summer","start":"2027-09-08","end":"2027-10-03","hours":{"wednesday":"8:00AM - 7:00PM","monday":"8:00AM - 7:00PM","thursday":"8:00AM - 7:00PM","sunday":"8:00AM - 7:00PM","tuesday":"8:00AM - 7:00PM","friday":"8:00AM - 7:00PM","saturday":"8:00AM - 7:00PM"}},{"name":"Fall","start":"2027-10-04","end":"2027-10-31","hours":{"wednesday":"8:00AM - 6:00PM","monday":"8:00AM - 6:00PM","thursday":"8:00AM - 6:00PM","sunday":"8:00AM - 6:00PM","tuesday":"8:00AM - 6:00PM","friday":"8:00AM - 6:00PM","saturday":"8:00AM - 6:00PM"}}]}],"directions":"From San Francisco: Muir Woods is located 11 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge. Take Hwy 101 North --> Mill Valley/Highway 1/ Stinson Beach Exit --> Follow the signs to Hwy 1 --> Follow the signs to Muir Woods From the north: Take Hwy 580/Richmond/San Rafael Bridge West --> Hwy 101 South --> Take the Stinson Beach/Mill Valley Exit --> Follow the signs to Highway 1 --> Follow the signs to Muir Woods No vehicles over 35 feet. Vehicles over 17ft need an oversized parking spot. More info below:","weatherInfo":"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. Expect heavy fog in the morning, burning off in the afternoon. Often, the fall (September-October) is the warmest time of year.","contacts":{"phone":"415-561-2850","email":"MUWO_info@nps.gov"},"visitorCenters":[{"name":"Muir Woods Visitor Center","description":"Visitors are required to check-in at the Visitor Center upon arriving at Muir Woods. Purchase entrance tickets or use your annual pass here for entrance fees, as well as receive a free map of the main trail of the park. You can also purchase annual passes, a detailed trail map of the surrounding area, and a variety of books and souvenirs. You can also pick up a free Junior Ranger booklet here, leave a comment card, or connect with ranger staff.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/muwo/index.htm","lat":37.8928429,"lon":-122.5724517}],"campgrounds":[],"thingsToDo":[],"nearby":[{"slug":"golden-gate-national-recreation-area","km":4},{"slug":"marin-islands-national-wildlife-refuge","km":13},{"slug":"fort-point-national-historic-site","km":14},{"slug":"presidio-of-san-francisco","km":15},{"slug":"alcatraz-island","km":16},{"slug":"san-francisco-maritime-national-historical-park","km":17}],"hasBoundary":true,"boundarySource":{"name":"NPS Land Resources Division","url":"https://irma.nps.gov/DataStore/Reference/Profile/2224545"},"sources":[{"name":"NPS Data API","url":"https://developer.nps.gov/api/v1/parks?parkCode=muwo"},{"name":"NPS Land Resources Division boundaries","url":"https://services1.arcgis.com/fBc8EJBxQRMcHlei/arcgis/rest/services/NPS_Land_Resources_Division_Boundary_and_Tract_Data_Service/FeatureServer/2"}],"editorialStatus":"draft","synced":"2026-11-09T02:12:45.618Z","alerts":[{"source":"NPS","kind":"Caution","title":"Auto-Theft Warning - Only Bring What You Need to the Park","text":"You can prevent vehicle break-ins in parking lots and scenic overlooks. Before leaving your car for even a short period of time: 1) Remove all valuables, 2) Lock your doors. 3) Take your wallets, purses, backpacks, keys, key fobs, cell phones, and electronics with you. Read article for more details.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/goga/learn/news/larceny-from-autos-at-ggnra.htm","updated":"2026-08-24 00:00:00.0","id":"nps-B127187F-76DD-4147-8AB5-CEC00AA6700D"},{"source":"NPS","kind":"Information","title":"Parking Reservations Always Required","text":"Reservations are required for all personal vehicles and shuttle riders visiting Muir Woods. You can make your reservation by visiting www.gomuirwoods.com. Visit our \"Know Before You Go\" webpage to learn more important details before your visit.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/muwo/planyourvisit/know-before-you-go.htm","updated":"2025-12-22 00:00:00.0","id":"nps-326C8534-A2CE-4452-879E-1088DFCE26F5"},{"source":"NPS","kind":"Information","title":"No Cell Service at Muir Woods","text":"There is NO cell service at Muir Woods. We discourage scheduling a rideshare service to leave the park. When hiring a taxi, visitors have the option of negotiating a flat rate or using the meter. Under some circumstances a flat rate may be cheaper.","url":null,"updated":"2025-12-22 00:00:00.0","id":"nps-73DF9D84-F5DA-43A8-B5A3-8323A625B2F1"},{"source":"NPS","kind":"Information","title":"Mount Tamalpais State Park - Trail Conditions","text":"Many trails in Muir Woods connect to trails in Mount Tamalpais State Park. For up-to-date information about trail conditions within State Park boundaries, check the Mount Tamalpais State Park Info page (click more) and scroll down to Trail Updates.","url":"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=471","updated":"2023-04-20 15:52:27.0","id":"nps-A997D7EC-AB45-43A4-B910-74D691996AA8"},{"source":"NWS","kind":"Coastal Flood Advisory","severity":"Minor","title":"Coastal Flood Advisory issued November 8 at 12:05PM PST until November 10 at 12:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA","text":"* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1.6 ft of\ninundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas\nnear shorelines and tidal waterways. 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