Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park Campground California
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park Overview
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park Campground is located on the banks of the Big Sur River and has 194 campsites for tents, trailers and RVs (maximum RV length is 32 feet). Most campsites are reservable, but some are held for first-come, first-serve campers.
This is a very popular Big Sur campground and State Park – often referred to as a “mini-Yosemite”. The campground has drinking water, flush toilets, hot showers, paved roads, camp store, laundromat, dump station and WiFi. Each campsite also has a table, fire ring and grate. Group camping and hiker/biker campsites are also available.
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park also has a number of family picnic areas in the park, many next to the Big Sur River. Charcoal grills are available. The day use fee is $10 per car per day.
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park – Area Recreation
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park features 1,006 acres of redwoods, conifers, oaks, maples, cottonwoods and alders, pretty open meadows, miles of scenic hiking trails and spectacular views of the Big Sur area. Outdoor recreation includes camping, hiking, biking, swimming, photography, picnicking and fishing. Wildlife viewing is also really nice here.
The Park is located about 5 miles from the Pacific Ocean which can be reached by car or by hiking a trail along the Big Sur River to the coast. And don’t forget to spend some time cruising Highway 1 and seeing the sites like Pfeiffer Beach, McWay Falls, the Bixby Bridge, Ragged Point and the various little towns, spas and art galleries.
Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park is also another option. It’s located about 26 miles north via Highway 1. And you may also like Arroyo Seco campground to the east.
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Amenities
- Amphitheater
- BBQ Grills
- Camp Store
- Campsite Tables
- Drinking Water
- Dump Station
- Fire Pit
- Fire Rings
- Firewood Available
- Grills
- Group Camping
- Laundromat
- Laundry
- Pets OK
- Rentals
- Restrooms (Flush Toilets)
- Showers
- Visitor Center
- Wifi (free)
Activities
- Beach
- Beach Access
- Beach Combing
- Biking
- Bird Watching
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Historic Sites
- Mountain Biking
- Nature Trails
- Ocean
- Photography
- Picnicking
- Stargazing
- Surfing
- Swimming
- Tide Pools
- Water Sports
- Whale Watching
- Wildlife Viewing
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7, 10, 15, 17, 32, 35, 47, 51, 57, 59, 61, 75, 79, 89, 114, 122, 138, 141, 174, 175, 176, 177, 179
Regions
Campsite Types
- ADA
- Group
- Hike/Bike
- RV
- Tent
- Trailer
Season:
Year Round
Elevation:
247
# of Campsites:
184
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park Photos & Video
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park Comments & Reviews
Visited Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park Campground lately? We'd love to hear about your adventure. Did you find us useful? Did we forget something? Anything our community should know before heading out to Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park?
What are your favorite campsites?
Hi Jeannie,
Our favorite Pfeiffer Big Sur campsites are: 7, 10, 15, 17, 32, 35, 47, 51, 57, 75, 79, 89, 114, 122, 138, 141, 174, 175, 176, 177, 179
How’s the cell signal in the Pfeiffer Big Sur campgrounds?
Hi Karen,
Cell sign/coverage is spotty at Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park. You might be able to get a signal, but will need to find a good spot as it’ll be inconsistent or nonexistent in certain areas of the park.
Is max occupancy flexible for each camp spot if there are more kids around 2~3 years old?
Hi Kim,
The camp host/ranger makes the final call, but usually they are flexible if there are not more than a couple of 2-3 year old kids that put you over the limit.
Is there WiFi in the park, or somewhere nearby? Is it good enough to stream a zoom meeting or should I exit the park
Hi Xandria,
Wifi is available at Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, but not sure how strong the connection/signal. You’ll probably have to search outside the park for a stronger connection for a Zoom meeting.
I have a reservation this weekend for site 135 however the park’s website and park campground does not show this site as available anymore. I have not been able to reach anyone to confirm my reservation and site.
Hi Linda,
Did you reserve the campsite through ReserveCalifornia.com? I see (as you pointed out), that it is not listed on ReserveCalifornia.com, but we know it does exist. There are a few others not listed on ReserveCalifornia.com as well, and they are most likely the first-come, first-serve campsites. If you have a reservation through ReserveCalifornia.com – I recommend calling them to confirm your site/reservation at: 1-800-444-7275
Is there day use picnic tables with charcoal grills if I drive there anytime during the week?
Hi Stan,
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park has a number of family picnic areas in the park, many next to the Big Sur River. Charcoal grills are available. The day use fee is $10 per car per day.
Hi! What do you think about spots 60, 61, 59, and 58?? They look close to the river? Thank you~!!!
Hi Hikari,
Yes, campsites 58-61 are a little closer to the river compared to other campsites in the campground. Our photographer listed #59 and #61 as some of the favorites. Looks like the sites have some pretty good privacy too.
Can you tell me which sites allow pop up campers
Hi Tomi,
Unfortunately we do not have that info. However, you can click on the ‘Make A Reservation’ button and search through the individual campsite info on ReserveCalifornia. It will give you the sizes of each site.
Do you have recommendations for campsites with less poison oak? I recently stayed in 124 and there was almost none, which we loved. I want to go back, but want to make sure I book a spot where my pup can sniff around the site without too much concern for the oak
Hi Kit,
Sorry – CampsitePhotos.com doesn’t have an employee on site at Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park so we don’t know where the poison oak may be springing up this year.