Parking, Shuttle Reservations Now Required At Muir Woods

MILL VALLEY, CA -- Starting Tuesday, Muir Woods visitors will need to make a reservation to park their car or take a shuttle to the national monument in Marin County.

Parking and shuttle reservations may be made up to 90 days in advance on a rolling basis, according to the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

"The reservation system will allow us to proactively manage visitation to provide a safer and more enjoyable experience for visitors and better protection for the trees," Laura Joss, general superintendent of Golden Gate National Recreation Area, said in a statement. "Making a parking or shuttle reservation is quick and easy, and will allow visitors to spend time in the forest, rather than circling the parking lot looking for a space."

Visitors will have the option to reserve either a vehicle parking space for $8 per car or a seat on the shuttle for $3 per adult age 16 and older. Park officials said visitors age 16 and older are required to pay a $10 park admission entrance fee in addition to any parking or shuttle reservation fees.

The shuttle runs every weekend and during peak visitation periods throughout the year. Visitors are advised to download or print their parking or shuttle reservation in advance because there is no wifi or cell phone service at or near Muir Woods.

The reservation system is managed by Ace Parking Management, Inc. Reservations can be made by calling 1-800-410-2419 or by visiting GoMuirWoods.com.

Park officials said commercial carriers will be required to make advance reservations through a separate system managed through recreation.gov. Reservations for commercial parking spaces are required beginning May 15, 2018.

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