Pfeiffer Big Sur SP Campground
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park rests on the western slope of the Santa Lucia Mountains and inland from the Big Sur coast. Visitors to the park enjoy hiking trails along fern lined creeks through forests of redwoods. Many of the popular beaches of the area are only a short drive away.
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park Campground is along the Big Sur River. The park offers 170 family campsites. Forty-six of them are tent-only sites, while the remainder can accommodate RVs, trailers, and tents. The campground also has 2 Group Campsites and a Hike & Bike site.
| Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park Campground Basics |
| Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park Campground Location: |
Highway 1, 26 miles south of Carmel |
| Campground Open: |
year-round |
| Number of Sites: |
170 |
| Max. People per Site: |
8 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: |
1 vehicle and 1 legally towed vehicle or trailer, additional vehicles $10 per night |
| Pets: |
On leash, always attended |
| Operated by |
California State Parks |
| Information, Big Sur Station: |
(831) 667-2315 |
| Reservations for Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park Campground |
| Reservations available |
most available year-round whenever campgrounds are open |
| Booking Window: |
Reservations taken from 2 days up to 6 months in advance of your arrival. |
| Maximum vehicle length |
Trailers 27 feet
RVs 32 feet |
| Wheelchair accessible Sites: |
#45, 126, 147 |
| Fees: |
Standard site $35 per night
Premium site $50 per night
Hike & Bike $5 per person |
| Online Reservations at ReserveCalifornia: |
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park Campground Reservations
or call (800) 444-PARK (7275) between 8 AM and 6 PM |
| Check-out, Check-in: |
Noon, 2 PM |
| Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park Campground Amenities |
| Campsites: |
picnic table, fire ring with grill, food storage locker |
| Campground: |
Restrooms with flush toilets, piped water, coin laundry |
| Showers: |
Yes, token operated
2 tokens for $1 = 4 minutes shower time |
| Dump Station: |
Yes |
| Campground Map: |
Pfeiffer Big Sur SP Campground Map
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| Attractions near Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park Campground: |
Visit the Nature Center and the Visitor Center. Take adzvantage of the convenience store. Enjoy many hiking trails. Stay the night at Big Sur Lodge. Visit nearby Pfeiffer Beach and Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park. |
Pfeiffer Big Sur Group Campsite
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park has 2 group campsites. Each of these tent-only sites can accommodate between 9 and 35 people and up to 10 vehicles. There is no vehicle access to the group campsites. Campers park on west side of Highway 1 and walk about ¼-mile in to the campground across a seasonal wooden footbridge. No trailers or motor homes can be used at this site.
Each group campsite has a fire ring, potable water and picnic tables. There is a shared restroom facility with flush toilets, but no showers. Campers may use the showers in the main campground. There is also a group picnic/BBQ area and small amphitheater nearby.
The amphitheater seats 50 people.
Fee: $150 per night
Reservations: Pfeiffer Big Sur Group Camp Reservations
