4.42137 reviewsPrice
$5 - $60/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
189 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$5 - $60/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
189 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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47225 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA 93920
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Learn more about alerts →River swimmers and trail hikers who plan far enough ahead will find their spot here. Riverfront sites like #57, #61, or #79 deliver the full experience: redwood shade, river sounds, easy access to Buzzard's Roost or the wheelchair-accessible Nature Trail. Book exactly six months
Sites vary wildly in spacing, and the crowded end of the spectrum is genuinely crowded. Site #56 draws specific complaints about noise and poison oak. If bathroom cleanliness matters and you're arriving peak summer, reviews are inconsistent enough to lower expectations. Dogs can'
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Summer brings the best weather: mornings start with coastal fog that burns off to sunny afternoons in the 70s and 80s, evenings cool to the 50s and 60s. The river warms enough for swimming, trails stay shady under the redwoods, and group sites open mid-June through mid-October. This is also the busiest season. Weekends fill fast. Winter sees crisp days from 30 to 50°F and nights that can dip into the 20s. Seasonal rains from December through March occasionally close portions of the campground but keep the forest lush and the river running strong.
Trails and river access are attractive in spring; good weather and wildflower/green season.
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Pfeiffer Big Sur Campground is situated within Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, offering a diverse array of amenities designed for campers ranging from tent users to RV enthusiasts. Official sources describe the campground as having over 150 sites along the Big Sur River, including tent/RV campsites, hike/bike sites, en route camping, and one cabin. Amenities include potable water, flush toilets, token-operated showers, a dump station, picnic tables, and fire rings. Accessibility features such as wheelchair-accessible paths and restrooms are extensively provided. Firewood is sold onsite, and the camp store provides basic supplies and groceries. However, Wi-Fi and cell phone service are extremely limited, which is corroborated by user reviews.
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