Muir Woods Free Entry Days
The remaining National Park Service fee-free days in 2026 are 27 October, Theodore Roosevelt’s birthday, and 11 November, Veterans Day. Since 1 January 2026 fee-free days apply to US citizens and residents only. Parking and shuttle reservations are still required, and still charged, on those days.
Remaining 2026 dates27 October, 11 November
Who qualifiesUS citizens and residents
ReservationsStill required and charged
Under 16Free every day
The fee-free list is set by the NPS and published on nps.gov. America the Beautiful passes cover entry on any day. The entrance fee page explains who pays, and the reservations page explains the separate parking and shuttle booking.
Frequently asked questions
When are the free days at Muir Woods?
The remaining 2026 NPS fee-free days are 27 October and 11 November.
Do you need a parking reservation on a free day?
Yes. Parking and shuttle reservations are still required and still charged. See the reservations page.
Who gets free entry to Muir Woods?
Visitors under 16 every day, pass holders, and on fee-free days US citizens and residents. See the entrance fee page.