Forest camping · California
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
Redwoods in the heart of Big Sur
SettingForest
StateCalifornia
Best seasonSpring & fall
ReserveCalifornia State Parks (very competitive)
Campsites under coast redwoods along the Big Sur River, minutes from the famous coastline and trailheads. The classic, shaded base for exploring Highway 1.
Don’t missRedwoods on the Big Sur River
RVs & rigsRV sites (length limits)
What’s here
- Pfeiffer Falls
- Pfeiffer Beach
- McWay Falls nearby
- Highway 1
Reservation windows, fees, and seasonal/road closures change — confirm with the managing agency (Recreation.gov, the state park system, or the forest/BLM office) before you go, and check fire restrictions and pack-it-out rules, especially for free dispersed sites.
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