Muir Woods entrance fee waiver on October 27

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The 2026 NPS fee-free day applies to U.S. citizens and residents. Parking and shuttle fees remain payable; vehicles and shuttle riders still need reservations.

Wide boardwalk and benches among redwoods at Muir Woods — A Muir Woods main-trail boardwalk in a 2018 reference photograph; ask a ranger about current conditions and open sections.
Archive photo · 2018Sarbjit Bahga · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized and compressed(opens in a new tab)Image license(opens in a new tab)

How to use this benefit

The official calendar lists Theodore Roosevelt’s birthday on October 27. Confirm a GoMuirWoods slot before planning the redwood walk; the waiver does not replace reservations.

Check the official page for current eligibility, availability and participating locations.

Reviewed 2026-09-23 · Muir Woods fee-free days and reservation rules