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Muir Woods National Monument
Fees and Reservations

Upcoming Fee Free Weekends at Muir Woods National Monument

America’s Best Idea – the national parks – gets even better this summer with three fee-free weekends  at more than 100 national parks  that usually charge entrance fees*.  These three weekends are a chance for a free visit to a park that has an entrance fee – but every day – there are more than 200 national parks that never charge an entrance fee.  Find one close to you at www.nps.gov

Mark your calendars for fee-free weekends this summer:

June 20-21, 2009 (Father’s Day weekend)
July 18-19, 2009
August 15-16, 2009


*Fee waiver includes: entrance fees, commercial tour fees, and transportation entrance fees. Other fees such as reservation, camping, tours, concession and fees collected by third parties are not included unless stated otherwise
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Commercial Operators, please click on more information to learn more about bringing clients to Muir Woods National Monument.

Entrance Fees

$5.00—Adult (16 years of age and older)*

FreeChildren (15 years of age and under)

$20.00—Muir Woods Annual Pass**

* Entrance fee also valid for same-day use at John Muir National Historic Site in Martinez, CA

** This pass is good for 12 months. It admits the pass holder and all accompanying passengers in a private vehicle to Muir Woods National Monument in Mill Valley, CA and John Muir National Historic Site in Martinez, CA. 

America the Beautiful—National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass

The NPS is an important participant in the new Interagency Pass Program, America the Beautiful—National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Passwhich was created by the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act and authorized by Congress in December 2004. Participating agencies include the National Park Service, USDA Forest Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management and Bureau of Reclamation. 

The four passes in the interagency program are:

1) America the Beautiful—National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass—Annual Pass Cost $80

This pass is available to the general public and provides access to, and use of, Federal recreation sites that charge an Entrance or Standard Amenity Fee for a year, beginning from the date of sale. The pass admits the pass holder/s and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle at per vehicle fee areas and pass holder + 3 adults, not to exceed 4 adults, at per person fee areas. (children under 16 are admitted free) The pass can be obtained in person at the park, by calling 1-888-ASK USGS, Ext. 1, or via the Internet at http://store.usgs.gov/pass.

2) America the Beautiful—National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass—Senior Pass Cost $10

This is a lifetime pass for U.S. citizens or permanent residents age 62 or over. The pass provides access to, and use of, Federal recreation sites that charge an Entrance or Standard Amenity.The pass admits the pass holder and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle at per vehicle fee areas and pass holder + 3 adults, not to exceed 4 adults, at per person fee areas (children under 16 are admitted free). The pass can only be obtained in person at the park.The Interagency Senior Pass provides a 50 percent discount on some Expanded Amenity Fees charged for facilities and services such as camping, swimming, boat launch, and specialized interpretive services.In some cases where Expanded Amenity Fees are charged, only the pass holder will be given the 50 percent price reduction. The pass is non-transferable and generally does NOT cover or reduce special recreation permit fees or fees charged by concessionaires.

3) America the Beautiful—National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass—Access Pass Free

This is a lifetime pass for U.S. citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities. Documentation is required to obtain the pass. Acceptable documentation includes: statement by a licensed physician; document issued by Federal agency such as the Veteran’s Administration, Social Security Disability Income or Supplemental Security Income; or document issued by a State agency such as a vocational rehabilitation agency. The pass provides access to, and use of, Federal recreation sites that charge an Entrance or Standard Amenity. The pass admits the pass holder and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle at per vehicle fee areas and pass holder + 3 adults, not to exceed 4 adults, at per person fee areas (children under 16 are admitted free). The pass can only be obtained in person at the park. The Interagency Access Pass provides a 50 percent discount on some Expanded Amenity Fees charged for facilities and services such as camping, swimming, boat launching, and specialized interpretive services. In some cases where Expanded Amenity Fees are charged, only the pass holder will be given the 50 percent price reduction. The pass is non-transferable and generally does NOT cover or reduce special recreation permit fees or fees charged by concessionaires.

4) America the Beautiful—National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass—Volunteer Pass Free

This pass is for volunteers acquiring 500 service hours on a cumulative basis. It provides access to, and use of, Federal recreation sites that charge an Entrance or Standard Amenity Fee for a year, beginning from the date of award. The pass admits the pass holder and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle at per vehicle fee areas and pass holder + 3 adults, not to exceed 4 adults, at per person fee areas (children under 16 are admitted free). See what volunteer opportunities are available in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Golden Eagle Passport, National Parks Pass and Golden Eagle Hologram

These passes have been discontinued and replaced by the America the Beautiful—National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass—Annual Pass. 

Golden Age Passport

This pass has been discontinued and replaced by the America the Beautiful—National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass—Senior Pass

Golden Access Passport

This pass has been discontinued and replaced by the America the Beautiful—National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass—Access Pass

All National Parks Passes, Golden Eagle, Golden Eagle Hologram, Golden Access and Golden Age Passports will continue to be honored according to the provisions of the pass. Only paper Golden Age and Access Passports may be exchanged free of charge for new plastic passes.

Information for all Federal Agencies can be found at Recreation.gov

Interagency Pass FAQ’s are available at http://store.usgs.gov/pass/general.html

 
Image of trail leading through Muir Woods.
Visitors exploring the trails of Muir Woods National Monunment.
Banana Slug moving accross trail in Muir Woods  

Did You Know?
Banana Slugs are North America’s largest land mollusk. They are a gastropod which means footed stomach. They crawl along the forest floor crunching up and decomposing dead material.
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Last Updated: June 18, 2009 at 18:33 EST