Muir Woods National Monument

On February 22 a new federal law goes into effect regarding firearms in National Parks. To learn how this affects Muir Woods National Monument visit our Laws and Policies page.
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Welcome to Muir Woods National Monument!

"This is the best tree-lovers monument that could possibly be found in all the forests of the world," declared conservationist John Muir when describing the majestic coast redwoods of Muir Woods.

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Explore Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Muir Woods National Monument is a part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA), one of the largest urban national parks in the world. GGNRA was established in 1972 and contains 75,398 acres extend from Tomales Bay in Marin County to San Mateo County in the south, encompassing 59 miles of shoreline - one of the nation’s largest coastal preserves.

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Muir Woods National Monument (Official Map & Guide)

Muir Woods National Monument Centennial

Muir Woods National Monument turned 100 on January 9, 2008! President Theodore Roosevelt designated this old-growth redwood forest as the United State's 10th National Monument. Learn more about Muir Wood's centennial celebration.

International Migratory Bird Day

Join us for our 10th annual International Migratory Bird Day Celebration at Muir Woods on May 8, 2010 from 8 am - 2 pm. This FREE event is filled with fun activites for all ages.
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Muir Woods National Monument
Mill Valley, California 94941-2696

Phone

Visitor Information
(415) 388-2596

Visitor Information (Recorded Message)
(415) 388-2595

Fax

(415) 389-6957

Climate

The park is cool, shaded and moist year round. Daytime temperatures at Muir Woods average between 40 and 70 degrees Farenheit.

Communities Surrounding Muir Woods National Monument

Note: The times listed below are approximate driving times to the park.
Mill Valley, CA (12 min. ) Pop. 13,600 Stinson Beach, CA (16 min. ) Pop. 751 Corte Madera, CA (16 min. ) Sausalito, CA (16 min. ) Pop. 7,330 Greenbrae, CA (16 min. ) San Quentin, CA (17 min. ) Larkspur, CA (19 min. ) Pop. 12,014 Kentfield, CA (19 min. ) Pop. 6,351 Ross, CA (20 min. ) San Rafael, CA (21 min. ) Pop. 56,063	San Anselmo, CA (23 min. ) San Francisco, CA (24 min. ) Pop. 776,733 Fairfax, CA (28 min. ) Bolinas, CA (28 min. ) Pop. 1,246 Richmond, CA (30 min. ) Pop. 99,216 San Pablo, CA (33 min. ) Pop. 30,215 Woodacre, CA (34 min. ) Pop. 1,393 San Geronimo, CA (35 min. ) Pop. 436 Forest Knolls, CA (37 min. ) Lagunitas, CA (37 min. )


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