National Historic Site

John Muir National Historic Site

West

About John Muir

John Muir’s life was a tapestry of roles—fruit rancher, family man, writer—each interwoven with his deep love for nature. As one of America’s most influential naturalists, Muir was more than just an observer of the wilderness; he was its fiercest advocate. His passion for the land drove him to protect the places he held dear, ensuring that future generations could experience their beauty.

From the National Park Service.

Region: West
State: California
Designation: National Historic Site
Entrance fee: None listed

Trail data for this park is still being added.
Places for this park are still being added.

Know before you go

Fees, hours, weather and getting to John Muir.

Entrance fees

The National Park Service lists no entrance fee for this park.

Hours

Mon: Closed
Tue: 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Wed: 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Thu: 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Fri: 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Sat: 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Sun: Closed

The main park site and visitor center are open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. We are closed on Sunday and Monday.

Weather and when to go

The Mediterranean climate of Martinez features hot, dry summers with lower temperatures near 60º F and upper temperatures near 100º F. The heat gives way to cool, rainy winters with lows near 45º F and highs near 75º F. Fall and spring can bring rain and temperatures from 55-80º F. March to April: wet/dry, 60-80º F May to September: very dry, 60-100º+ F October to November: dry/wet, 55-80º F December to February: wet, 45-75º F

Getting there

Please visit our main website for specific directions to our park. You may call the John Muir Visitor Center for additional information.

Directions from the National Park Service

Contact the park

Address: 4202 Alhambra Ave, Martinez, CA 94553
Phone: (925) 228-8860
Email: jomu_general_info@nps.gov
Official site: nps.gov/jomu

From the National Park Service, checked weekly. Fees, hours and road conditions change: confirm with the park before you go.

Trip planner

A day-by-day plan for John Muir

Tell us your dates and what you are into. We group the stops by where they are, so each day is one part of the park, not a zigzag.

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Things to do in John Muir

The park service's own list, with how long each takes.

Visit the Strentzel/Muir Home

Self-Guided Tours - Walking · about 1 hour

The Muir/Strentzel home is located at the main park site and is within walking distance from the visitor center.
Strentzel/Muir Gravesite Tour

Guided Tours · about 30 min · Reservation required

The Muir/Strentzel gravesite is not located on the main property of the John Muir National Historic Site.
Mount Wanda Hiking Trail

Hiking · about 1.3 hours

Mount Wanda is part of the John Muir National Historic Site, but is not located on the main property. It is short drive to reach the parking lot for the Mount Wanda trail entrance…