John Muir National Historic Site


John Muir played many roles in his life, all of which helped him succeed in his role as an advocate for Nature. As America’s most famous naturalist and conservationist, Muir fought to protect the wild places he loved, places we can still visit today. Muir’s writings convinced the U.S. government to protect Yosemite, Sequoia, Grand Canyon and Mt. Rainier as national parks.

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

  • Guided Tours
  • Self-Guided Tours - Walking
  • Hiking
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • Wildlife Watching
  • Park Film
  • Museum Exhibits

  • Architecture and Building
  • Explorers and Expeditions
  • Immigration
  • Natural Sounds
  • Scenic Views
  • Trails
  • Watersheds

John Muir Home at the John Muir National Historic Site

John Muir Home at the John Muir National Historic Site

John Muir Home at the John Muir National Historic Site

John Muir National Historic Site

A old copper sprayer sits against a tree-line background.

Historic Copper Sprayer.

Mount Wanda

A natural foot path winds its way through hills and trees.

Mount Wanda walking trail.

John Muir National Historic Site

A tall wooden windmill and a small white shed surrounded by trees.

The old windmill.

John Muir National Historic Site

Old books, a writing pen and inkwell, and paper sit on John Muir's original desk.

John Muir's desk in the "Scribble Den".