Where can I park for free in Muir Woods?
Pohono Park & Ride
By Car + Shuttle at Pohono Park & Ride If you’re visiting Muir Woods on a weekend, simply park your car at the Pohono Park & Ride area (parking is free for 72 hours!), where there is a shuttle stop that takes you directly to the Muir Woods Entrance.
Does Muir Woods have parking?
Welcome to the Official Website for Muir Woods Parking and Shuttle Reservations. Reservations are required for all vehicles and shuttle riders visiting Muir Woods National Monument.
Where do you park and walk into Muir Woods?
Parking is available at the trailhead across from the Mountain Home Inn; if this is full there is another parking area just past the Inn down a dirt fire road on the right. The vistas from the parking area are delighful and below us lies Muir Woods.
How does parking work at Muir Woods?
When you arrive at Muir Woods, a parking ambassador will direct you to a parking area with available parking. There is no shuttle from parking areas to the park entrance, so visitors booking a parking reservation do not need a shuttle reservation. Reserve standard parking if your vehicle is under 17 feet.
Can I bring food to Muir Woods?
Can I picnic in the park? No, the park is simply too small a space for so many people to enjoy picnicking without impacting the very forest which they are here to visit. However, there are several picnic areas nearby, including Muir Beach, Muir Beach Overlook, and Bootjack Picnic Area.
Can you take Uber to Muir Woods?
Technically, you can still take Uber to Muir Woods – although this may change in the future. The only problem is getting back. There is no cell signal or wifi in the woods, and thus ordering a car via your phone to return to San Francisco isn’t possible.
How much time do you need in Muir Woods?
Visiting Muir Woods can be a great experience as long as you plan everything right and take time to explore it. I recommend taking between 1,5-3 hours to explore everything, however, if you want to do more hiking, you should allocate about 5 hours for your trip.
Does Muir Woods bathroom?
There are two sets of restrooms at Muir Woods. The largest set of restrooms are in the parking lot. If there is a line or they are closed for cleaning, you’ll want to head into the park for the other Muir Woods restrooms.
Does Muir Woods tick?
Ticks are present and may carry Lyme disease. Rodent droppings may contain Hantavirus. West Nile Virus has been detected in the San Francisco Bay Area (though Mosquitos are rare in Muir Woods).
Is there a shuttle from Muir Woods to the entrance?
The parking areas are walking distance from the entrance to Muir Woods. Your reservation guarantees you a parking space in one of these areas. There is no shuttle from parking areas to the park entrance, so visitors booking a parking reservation do not need a shuttle reservation. Reservations are required for ADA spaces.
How do I find parking at Muir Woods?
When you arrive at Muir Woods, a parking ambassador will direct you to a parking area with available parking. There is no shuttle from parking areas to the park entrance, so visitors booking a parking reservation do not need a shuttle reservation.
Who will be required to make a reservation to visit Muir Woods?
Who will be required to make a reservation to visit Muir Woods? All vehicles and shuttle passengers arriving to Muir Woods will be subject to the reservation system beginning January 16, 2018. How do I make a parking or shuttle reservation?
Is there cell service at Muir Woods?
Insiders Tip: There is no cell service or WiFi service at Muir Woods itself — it’s in a mountain “dead zone.” If you need to download your parking pass, call anyone, arrange a ride or anything that you do on a cell phone, do so before taking the Muir Woods shuttle or leaving home.