Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park

Category: State park in Big Sur, California

Address: 47225 CA-1, Big Sur, CA 93920, USA

Phone: +18316671112

Opening hours

Sunday: 8AM–7PM

Monday: 8AM–7PM

Tuesday: 8AM–7PM

Wednesday: 8AM–7PM

Thursday: 8AM–7PM

Friday: 8AM–7PM

Saturday: 8AM–7PM

Reviews

Genis Artiaga

Oct 4, 2022

Is beautiful. It's worth it if you have time to take highway 1 and stop to see the views, the flora and fauna. Take a walk to one of the beaches there. It's true that most of the most iconic places require an entrance fee to get there, but if you've made the effort to come all the way, it's worth paying the entrance fees, which are between 10 and 13 USD per car. Be warned that it cools off at night and if you're looking for a beach destination for swimming, it's not the best place, as the currents are strong and most beaches are not suitable for swimming. Even so, there are some rivers with gorges where you can take a dip in their icy waters.

Lukas Seibert

Sep 28, 2022

Beautiful beach but water is freezing cold

Paige Fitzmorris

Sep 26, 2022

Beautiful

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Questions & Answers

Are there any showers for campers to use???

Jose Llamas | Oct 8, 2020
Noah Sonduck | Oct 8, 2020

There are showers for the campgrounds. You will need to buy tokens to use them.

Is there any Park 'around' Santa Cruz with sequoias?

Joao Mouta | Oct 9, 2019
Ruffin Evans | Oct 9, 2019

Big Basin Redwoods State Park is about 45 minutes away from Santa Cruz and has some very nice short and long trails with huge redwoods and I believe some sequoias. Limekiln State Park in Big Sur is also worth checking out. There are fewer trails and the trees are less impressive, but if you're planning a trip down through Big Sur it might be more convenient.

Can you swim here?

Renee Ralph | Jul 10, 2022
Matt R | Aug 9, 2022

Yes but because of the lack of rain recently, the water levels are a little low

Hello good afternoon, can you fish in this place? How much is parking for camping?

Myriam Osuna | May 11, 2022
Melina BG | May 11, 2022

Not at the moment since the type of fish is tricky and is prohibited for the season And it is 10 dlls for the day but not for campaign and if you want campaign it is only with reservation

I’m planning a road trip down the coast for September. Would love to camp in Big Sur campground. Are campsites available then? Seems reservations can’t be made for then right now. Do they open six months in advance?

Denise D | Feb 10, 2022
Georges Mignault | Feb 10, 2022

Yes, the California State Parks reservation system opens reservations to campsites six months in advance.

Is bigsur beaches closed for public,night not pls let me know which one is open?

Peeyush Nema | Oct 8, 2021
Todd Swagerty | Oct 8, 2021

You need to drive an hour or more south if you want an open beach after sunset. The closest open beach to you is Pfeiffer Beach, down Sycamore Canyon Road ($12/car).

Are there free campground.., or with out reservations??

ISA RYSC | Oct 8, 2021
Don Vargas | Oct 8, 2021

No but awesome place

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Is Pfeiffer Beach only accessible through the state park?

Laura Houle | Oct 8, 2021
Curtis Wright | Oct 8, 2021

Nope

There is a place to camp

Luis Urroz | Oct 8, 2020
Curtis Wright | Oct 8, 2021

Yes, you can camp in the park

Are there waterfall

Mark Byrd | Oct 8, 2020
Bobbi Stuart | Oct 8, 2020

Yes, its glorious

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If I come in after the park is closed can I still get a campsite? Also, how much do the sites cost?

Jessica Kinsora | Oct 9, 2019
Jan Sinna | Oct 9, 2019

You need to go to the state park website.

Any sequoias in the Park?

Joao Mouta | Oct 9, 2019
Victor Vela | Oct 9, 2019

No

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Do they allow tents overnight? I am travelling on a motorbike and would like to camp overnight.

John Ridley | Oct 9, 2018
Roger Dehus | Oct 9, 2018

There is a campground and there are RV and tent sites.

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Are dogs allowed here? If so, are there restrictions?

Meat Balls | Oct 9, 2018
Jamie H | Oct 8, 2020

Yes, but they have to be on leash and are limited where they can go. The walks they can go on are very short, so if you want a long walk with the dog, hit up the USFS trails. The Big Sur Station has all the information you'll need for that!

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