Big Sur National Park

Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park

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Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park has a big campground with sites in groves of oaks and redwoods along the Big Sur River and is a great place to camp in Big … See more

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Mar 11, 2024
A beautiful state park that really captures the California Coast. Many great walks and a good place to have a picnic. If you're travelling in this part of California -a must see. Full review by Michael B
Nov 19, 2023
Interesting park with a lot of redwood trees, some very big and impressing. Several trails from short and easy to longer and therefore more tiering ones. There is a Waterfall Trail but at this time i… Full review by Stellan D
Sep 6, 2023
Beautiful stop. Check out the swimming hole in the river by Day Use Parking 2 - the sun breaking through the trees turns patches turquoise. There is of course the more challenging Gorge Trail (you w… Full review by Waddler
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Located in the heart of northern Big Sur on the forested floor of the Big Sur River Valley, Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park is one of California…
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Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park is a state park in Monterey County, California, near the area of Big Sur on the state's Central Coast. It cover…
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Area:1,006 acres (4.07 km²)

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Anyone have a rec for the best RIVER SITE that is the most secluded? Please share the site number, if you've been …
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Anyone have a rec for the best RIVER SITE that is the most secluded? Please share the site number, if you've been there. I've looked at the reservation site photos and it's hard to tell. Thanks!
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Anyone been to the campground recently? With the ongoing drought, is there currently sufficient flow in the river to float down the river with float tubes? Thanks.
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Answer by Tien H · Aug 14, 2021
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Is there a phone cell service or Wi-Fi at Pfeiffer Big Sur state park?
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Also, AT&T has a tower near by and is pretty good, Verizon is almost impossible to get a cell connection from within the park.
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We have 3 cars (friends coming from all over CA)...looks like only 2 cars per site. Can anyone confirm if there are lots …
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We have 3 cars (friends coming from all over CA)...looks like only 2 cars per site. Can anyone confirm if there are lots for multiple nights? All I see are day lots and en route overnight lots (one night only).
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Call the Ranger Station up at Big Sur I’ve seen camp areas with a couple of cars. But maybe you can get to camp sites side by side. Pfeiffer Big Sur Here camping vehicles must park in …
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Call the Ranger Station up at Big Sur I’ve seen camp areas with a couple of cars. But maybe you can get to camp sites side by side. Pfeiffer Big Sur Here camping vehicles must park in the parking spur for their designated camp sites. If the vehicles will not fit at the campsite the must park in lots 3 or 4. The area where you park your extra cars are safe. And close to by your camp area. I know because if you see in the pictures I had to park my truck in Area 3.
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How does the rolling window reservation system work?
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California State Parks moved from a block or on-sale day reservation period to a rolling window. The public can reserve the highly sought-after campsites and lodging six months...
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Please do not feed wildlife
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Protect fish nests in the river; do not move rocks, branches or other materials
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Sections of the camping ground is closed because some portions got damaged because of storms in December
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Pets are not allowed to use trails, the river or natural areas
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All park features are protected by law and may not be disturbed. Stay on trails to avoid poison oak throughout the park
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Wear layered clothes as the weather keeps changing
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Make sure to book a reservation in advance for anytime other than mid-week stays to ensure you have site
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Dogs are permitted on leash within the campground only
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Bring sturdy shoes
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The park is open a half-hour before sunrise and closes a half-hour after sunset
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You can double back or continue on the more difficult trail along the valley wall for views over miles of treetops to the sea
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The peaks of pfeiffer big sur state park tower high above the big sur river gorge
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There is a $10 day use fee, per car
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Our page will guide you for the best possible experience whilst exploring big sur for a comfortable trip
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Along the river there are campsites and lodgings
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Day trippers can also take advantage of miles of trails through the awesome park
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The most popular hike is a 2-mile round trip to 60ft-high pfeiffer falls
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There are places you can pull over to park your car
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Whether you climb to buzzard's gorge, take in the glory of pfeiffer falls
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