Andrew Molera State Park

Category: State park in Big Sur, California

Address: 45500 CA-1, Big Sur, CA 93920, USA

Phone: +18316672315

Reviews

Arvind Sharma

Sep 25, 2022

Good place for family hike and fun

Roberto Olea Bonfil

Sep 25, 2022

Excellent for hiking

Paul Lawlor

Sep 24, 2022

Very nice member of staff on the gate that warned us the bridge was down to get to beach which meant wading across knee deep water. That sounded like fun so we were off to the beach. Crikey the water was cold and I have so much more respect for John Wayne and all the other cowboys. I never imagined the water would be that cold. I suppose it was even worse for the horses. Beach was good with lots of pelicans diving for fish. Give it a try

Xavier Pages

Sep 22, 2022

Nice family walk on a very easy path to the edge of the ocean. There are driftwood cabins all over the place. We picnicked in one. Go to the far right to see Big Sur River flowing into the ocean πŸ‘ This forms a very shallow mini lake where some kind of ducks have taken up residence πŸ¦†πŸ¦†

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Questions & Answers

Is grilling allowed at the park?

Daniela Fdz | Sep 26, 2019
Living The High Life | Sep 26, 2019

Yes it is, they have fire pits and I think bbq pits. More importantly though, check to see if its still open. Land slides a few years ago closed it and im not sure its open yet. Beautiful place to camp though.

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Is this camp site dog friendly?

Nicole Lopez | Sep 26, 2018
M | Sep 26, 2018

I believe the only dog friendly campground is pheifer state park but there is a strict leash policy.

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Did the camping at Andrew Molera reopen yet?

Yuli Smirnova | Sep 26, 2019
Miguel Salcido | Jul 27, 2022

There is no RV camping.

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Are the hiking trails closed? When will they be open?

U. Zak S. | Sep 26, 2018
karl pohl | Sep 26, 2018

some trails are open -- but the temp bridge over the creek is still closed ..so not a lot to do there

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Mountain biking trails?

Bryant Byrnes | Jun 27, 2022
Robert Leon | Jun 27, 2022

Allowed.

Is there a bridge across the river now and on next Tuesday, October 22?

Robert Bishop | Sep 25, 2020
Jamie H | Sep 25, 2020

The foot bridge is seasonal. The bridge is taken out sometime in October, usually end of October.

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How long is the hike

Christopher Curiel | Sep 26, 2019
Taiebeh Tahmasebi | Sep 26, 2019

Hike to the beach is about 30 to 40min (depends on your speed)

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Big Sur river at Andrew Molera State Park, Anybody knows how deep is now ? Plan to cross, to go to Loop trail.

dale park | Sep 26, 2019
Jamie H | Sep 25, 2020

You can get an idea of whether or not it's worth going to from here: https://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/uv?11143000; I forget where I heard this river gauge reads from. I think somewhere around River Inn. But it'll give you an idea if it's traversable.

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We’re travelling down the coast in a small camper. Would this be a good spot where we can just park up for the night?

quincyfirebox | Sep 26, 2019
A Singh | Sep 26, 2019

I am not sure if they allow over night parking. I think your best bet would be to look for a camp site in big sur which is only few miles away. If you don't want to do that there is a small area next to the entrance for Andrew Molera park where you might park but its right on the Hwy 1.

Are the monarchs currently over wintering and if so where's a good spot for viewing?

Richard Russell | Sep 26, 2019
Cherri Metzger | Sep 26, 2019

Check Pacific Grove & Santa Cruz. City info might be announcing when they arrive etc.

Can this park fit a 40ft motorhome?

Jackie Caston | Sep 26, 2019
Maria-Paola Totaan (MT) | Sep 26, 2019

I dont believe so

Can I fly a recreational Drone?

Rick Little | Sep 26, 2018
Vicky Kapadia | Sep 26, 2018

Ya sure

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The website says the Trail camp is closed. Does anyone know why it is closed and when it is expected to reopen?

Bryce Anderson | Sep 26, 2018
karl pohl | Sep 26, 2018

closed becasue of storm damage... I do not think there is an estimate --- also a temp. bridge over the creek is not there any more -- so this might take a while before it re-opens

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Are they open on memorial day

Jerry Vinci | Sep 26, 2018
Sam Rezaei | Sep 26, 2018

They should! Worst case scenario you park right across from the park entrance (there's a big empty dirt lot by the road) and walk in.

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Does the park have beach access?

Niti Kevin Patel | Sep 26, 2018
Vicky Kapadia | Sep 26, 2018

Yes it does

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How do I reserve a campsite

Carla Botts | Sep 26, 2018
Nathan Kistler | Sep 26, 2018

The trail camp at Andrew Molera has been closed ever since the 2015 Sobranes Fire. I seriously doubt it will reopen, since the unrestricted policies that formerly governed the Ventana Wilderness played a role in facilitating the behavior that led to the fire.

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