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Mount Tamalpais State Park

Mount Tamalpais State Park
Photo: United States National Park Service, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Location
Marin County, California
Nearest town
2.9 miles southwest of Kentfield
Type
State Park
DirectionsOfficial park site ↗

About Mount Tamalpais State Park

2,571 feet is the summit elevation of Mount Tamalpais, the peak that dominates this park's roughly 25,000 acres of redwood and oak forest. About 60 miles of hiking trails wind through the terrain, linking to a broader 200-mile trail network across neighboring public lands. Muir Woods National Monument sits entirely enclosed within the park's boundaries. In 2003, the park counted 564,000 visitors.

Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.

Getting there

Mount Tamalpais State Park is in Marin County, California, 2.9 miles southwest of Kentfield. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.

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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.