National Monument · California, United States
Muir Woods National Monument
Muir Woods National Monument is a national monument in California, United States, covering 554 acres (224 ha), established in 1908.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Monument |
|---|---|
| Location | California, United States |
| Area | 554 acres (224 ha) |
| Established | 1908 |
| Coordinates | 37.8919° N, 122.5710° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Muir Woods National Monument
Muir Woods National Monument ( MURE) is a United States national monument managed by the National Park Service and named after naturalist John Muir. It is located on Mount Tamalpais near the Pacific coast in southwestern Marin County, California. The Monument is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, and is 12 miles (19 km) north of San Francisco. It protects 554 acres (224 ha), of which 240 acres (97 ha) are old-growth coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) forests, one of the few such stands remaining in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | No |
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Airports near this park
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- San Francisco International Airport (SFO) · San Francisco, United States · 21.6 miles away
- Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) · Oakland, United States · 22.5 miles away
- Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) · San Jose, United States · 50.7 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Muir Woods National Monument?
Muir Woods National Monument is in California, United States (37.8919° N, 122.5710° W).
When was Muir Woods National Monument established?
Muir Woods National Monument was established in 1908, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Muir Woods National Monument?
Muir Woods National Monument covers 554 acres (224 ha).
Does Muir Woods National Monument have campgrounds?
No — Muir Woods National Monument has no campgrounds.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muir_Woods_National_Monument — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/muwo/ — Official park page.