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Muir Woods National Monument
Park · Marin County · California
Are dogs allowed at Muir Woods National Monument?
No. Pets are not permitted in Muir Woods, including on trails and at ranger-led programs. The park suggests nearby Muir Beach and some Marin Headlands trails instead.
- Official restrictions
- Pets are not permitted in Muir Woods, including on trails and at ranger-led programs. Th…
446.0 On US-101 at mile 446, 3.5 mi off the freeway. See every dog stop on US-101. Nearest dog stop: Muir Beach, 1 mi south.
531.5 On Highway 1 at mile 531.5, 1.7 mi off the highway. See every dog stop on Highway 1. Nearest dog stop: Muir Beach, 2 mi south.
Rules
| Rule | Value | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dogs allowed | No | [1] National Park Service | October 26, 2026 |
| Official restrictions | Pets are not permitted in Muir Woods, including on trails and at ranger-led programs. The park suggests nearby Muir Beach and some Marin Headlands trails instead. | [1] National Park Service | October 26, 2026 |
Location
Address not listed by the source. · Marin County · California · Map (OpenStreetMap)
Managed by National Park Service. Official page
Sources
- Muir Woods National Monument: Pets (page last updated December 7, 2022) (nps.gov), National Park Service. Government agency, checked October 26, 2026.
Pets are not permitted in Muir Woods.
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Muir Woods National Monument: No. Pets are not permitted in Muir Woods, including on trails and at ranger-led programs. The park suggests nearby Muir Beach and some Marin Headlands trails instead. Source: National Park Service, checked 2026-10-26. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/muir-woods-national-monument/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).
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