Operating Hours & Seasons

Reservations Now Required

To improve your experience and better protect the park, the National Park Service has launched a parking reservation system. To book your trip to Muir Woods visit GoMuirWoods.com or call 1-800-410-2419.

There is NO cell phone service or WiFi at or around Muir Woods National Monument. Download your parking reservation in advance.

 

Parking Reservation Required.

Muir Woods National Monument is OPEN to visitors. NPS Know Before You Go info.

Muir Woods is usually open 365 days a year!

Muir Woods is open until 8:00 am until approximately sunset.
The 2022 operating hours are:

October 1st - November 5th, 2022: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
November 6th - December 31st, 2022: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

The Muir Woods Visitor Center is open 8:00 am to 30 minutes before the park closes.

Muir Woods Trading Company and Cafe Hours

Gift shop opens at 9:00 am to 4 pm.
Cafe opens at 9:00 am to 4 pm (outdoor dining allowed at picnic tables outside the cafe)

Muir Beach, Muir Beach Overlook, and Stinson Beach

close one hour after sunset.