Mount Tamalpais State Park — Mill Valley, California

Address3801 Panoramic Hwy, Mill Valley, CA 94941

HoursDaily 7am–sunset per State Parks day-use pattern for this park — confirm on parks.ca.gov before visiting (hours line not captured in this pass)

PricesVehicle day-use fee — check parks.ca.gov for this park

Price notesDay-use fee amount not captured from an official page in this pass — priceVal null by rule; Library Parks Pass / Fourth Grade Pass may cover participating parks (see perks, verify park participation).

Age notesNot confirmed — no official age guidance captured; trails vary from short loops to steep climbs.

BookingDay use no reservation; campsites separate.

Suggested timeAbout 3 hours

ParkingPark lots covered by vehicle day-use fee where charged.

AccessibilityAccessible features (State Parks): the 0.75-mile Verna Dunshee Trail at East Peak is wheelchair accessible, with accessible tables, restrooms and drinking fountains nearby; a 0.4-mile accessible portion of the Old Mine Trail runs from Pantoll Station; Pantoll and Bootjack campgrounds have accessible camping, restrooms and parking; Steep Ravine Cabin #1 and environmental campsite #7 are accessible; the Mountain Theater has a wheelchair platform on the right side, and the Mountain Play Association offers signed performances and descriptive services during the first three play performances each season (415-383-1100). Visitors with disabilities can contact the Pantoll Visitor Services Kiosk (415-388-2070) before their trip.

Official tipsArrive early to avoid heavy weekend and holiday traffic; volunteers staff the East Peak Visitor Center on most weekends. Dogs (leashed) are allowed only on paved roads, Old Stage Fire Road, the Verna Dunshee Trail, and in developed areas, campgrounds and picnic areas; bicycles only on fire roads and the Coast View Trail.

Seasonal notesPERMANENT CLOSURE: the Matt Davis Spur Trail and its bridge are permanently closed by Superintendent Order (bridge deterioration); Matt Davis Trail itself is reached from the trailhead behind the Stinson Beach fire station. Fog is common; spring/summer highs run 80s-90s, fall/winter in the 50s.

Verified perk: California State Library Parks Pass — free vehicle day-use entryBorrow a free vehicle day-use pass with a library card at participating public libraries for 200+ participating state parks. Confirm Mount Tamalpais State Park is a participating park on the official parks.ca.gov pass list before travelling.

Verified perk: Free Fourth Grade Pass (formerly California State Park Adventure Pass)California fourth graders and their families: unlimited free visits to 54 participating state parks for up to 13 months; download at ReserveCalifornia.com. Confirm this park's participation on parks.ca.gov/4thGrade.