Cell Service at Muir Woods
There is no cell phone service and no Wi-Fi at or around Muir Woods. A parking or shuttle reservation has to be downloaded or printed before leaving, because it cannot be loaded at the gate. A ride-share can drop visitors off, but a return ride cannot be summoned from the forest.
Cell signalNone
Wi-FiNone
Reservation copyDownload or print first
Ride backArrange before arriving
The guided tours bring their own return transport, and the seasonal shuttle runs back to the Larkspur Ferry Terminal on a reserved seat. The reservations page explains the booking at gomuirwoods.com, and the ride-share page covers the return problem.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there cell service in Muir Woods?
No. There is no cell phone service and no Wi-Fi at or around the forest.
Can you show a parking reservation on your phone at Muir Woods?
Only if it was downloaded before leaving; there is no signal to load it at the gate. See the reservations page.
How do you call a ride back from Muir Woods?
It cannot be done from the forest. Arrange the return before arriving, or use the shuttle or a tour; see Muir Woods without a car.