Andrew Molera State Park: A walk-in campground with 24 sites available on a first-come, first-served basis. A
maximum of four people per site is allowed. Park the car and walk a third of a mile to the camping area in a beautiful
meadow. Containing 4,800 acres,
Andrew Molera State Park is located in the spectacular Big Sur Area. The Big Sur
River runs through the park. Miles of trails wind through meadows, beaches and hilltops. The area is still relatively
undeveloped and offers great
hiking opportunities as well as fishing, horseback riding and beachcombing. The park is
located 20 miles south of Carmel on Highway One. (831) 667-2315

Big Sur Campgrounds and Cabins: Year-round family camping among the redwood trees along the Big Sur river. Inner
tube rentals for floating on the Big Sur river. Store, laundry, playground and basketball court. Tent camping with hot
showers. RV camping with water and electric hook-ups as well as a dump station. Fishing (November - February).
Restaurants, gift shops, beach and trail access are all nearby. You'll find a variety of cabins, including tent cabins and
A-Frame cabins. Many with fully equipped kitchens. Tenters Welcome - Rental accommodations - Credit Cards
Accepted. AAA approved-reservations accepted-open all year. RV sites. (831) 667-2322

Bottcher's Gap: Located among oak and madrone trees, this campground offers excellent hiking, and views of the
Ventana Double Cones in the Santa Lucia Mountains. Open Year Round. No reservations necessary. First come first
serve.  U.S. Forest Service Campground featuring 12 sites. Bring Water. (805) 434-1996

Fernwood Campground:  60-unit campground and an 12 unit motel with fireplaces located in a redwood forest along
the Big Sur River. Bordering
Pfeiffer State Park with towering redwoods and beautiful mountain views. Features
tent-cabins on the river, direct access to hiking trails, horse shoes, volley ball, store, TV/VCR, Video & DVD rental,
restaurant, tavern, and espresso bar. Home to an albino redwood. (831) 667-2422

Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park: Hike-in environmental campsites. Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park stretches from the
Big Sur coastline into nearby 3,000-foot ridges. The park features redwood, tan oak, madrone, chaparral, and an
80-foot waterfall, McWay Falls,  that drops from granite cliffs into the ocean from the Overlook Trail. A panoramic view of
the ocean and miles of rugged coastline is available from the higher elevations along the trails east of Highway 1. The
park is 37 miles south of Carmel on Highway One; 12 miles south of
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park. Restrooms and
telephone available to the public. (800) 444-7275

Kirk Creek: Breath taking views, located on a bluff overlooking the ocean.  Great for Hikers and Bikers.  Open Year
Round.  No Reservations necessary.  First come first serve.  U.S.  Forest Service Campground featuring 34 sites.
(805) 434-1996

Limekiln State Park:  33 developed sites on 716-acres.  The park features the beauty of the redwoods,100-foot
waterfall, the rugged coast and the cultural history of limekilns. The park is on Highway One 56 miles south of Carmel,  
two miles south of
Lucia. (831) 667-2403

Nacimiento Campground: Located 11 miles from Kirk Creek Campground up Naciemento Ferguson Road. Open Year
Round. Bring Water. No Reservations necessary.  First come first serve. U.S. Forest Service Campground featuring 8
sites. (805) 434-1996

Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park: 204 sites, picnic tables, hiking and swimming. Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park has 1006 acres
of redwoods, conifers, oaks, sycamores, cottonwoods, maples, alders and willows - plus open meadows. Wildlife
includes deer, raccoons, skunks, and birds, such as water ouzels and belted kingfishers. Hikers can enjoy the many
scenic loops, including a self-guided nature loop. Valley View Trail provides spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean and
the Big Sur Valley. The scenic Big Sur River courses through the park and the campgrounds are nearby. The
concession-operated Big Sur Lodge provides room and cabin accommodations.
(Big Sur Lodge) The park is located
26 miles south of Carmel on Highway One. (800) 444-7275

Plaskett Creek: Located across the street from Sand Dollar Beach, the largest sandy beach in Big Sur.  Meadow with
large shady trees.  Open Year Round. No reservations necessary. First come first serve. U.S. Forest Service
Campground featuring 44 sites. (805) 434-1996. Group site reservations 877-444-6777.

Ponderosa Campground: 13 Miles east from Kirk Creek campground on Nacimiento-Ferguson Road. Enjoy Family
Campsites, along a mountain trout stream located under a canopy of trees. Accessible through 101 or Hwy 1. Great
Hiking. Open Year Round. Bring Water in Winter. No Reservations necessary. First come first serve. U.S. Forest Service
Campground featuring 23 sites. (877) 444-6777 or (805) 434-1996

Prewitt Ridge: There are at least a dozen existing sites along Coast Ridge road. Be very careful in clearing a camp,
using a stove or building a campfire. Fire restrictions are high in this fragile area. Fire permits are required at any time
of the year and sometimes fires are banned altogether.From Coast Highway 1, across the street from Kirk Creek
Campground, take Naciemiento Ferguson Road up the mountain 7 miles to the main dirt road crossing. (before the
ranger station) Turn right on Coast Ridge Trail #20S05 and continue 5 miles to the right  uphill turn and onto  the ridge
area. Campspots are dirtroad dead ends with small clearings. Fire restrictions are posted at the beginning of the dirt
road entrance.

Riverside Campground and Cabins: Campsites and cabins among the redwoods on the Big Sur River. Hot showers
and laundry facilities. Onsite massage. (831) 667-2414

Treebones Resort: 16 yurts and 5 campsites with breathtaking views of the Pacific ocean at Cape San Martin. Other
ammenities include wood burning stoves, swimming pool, spa, general store and 3,200 square foot Guest Services
building with showers, laundry, and a very generous meeting space for group events. (877) 424-4787

Ventana campground: reknowned for its private sites,  located in a secluded redwood lined canyon along Post Creek.
There are 80 campsites situated on the canyon floor and in various side canyons and along the ridges. Each site is  
complete with a picnic table, adjustable fire ring, and drinking water is near all sites. In addition, Ventana Campground
also has three bath houses with hot showers and is heavily forested with coast redwood trees.
Beaches and hiking trails are within a 10 minute drive. The campground itself is located 28 miles south of Carmel and
65 miles north of  
San Simeon. The entrance is well marked with a large sign reading "VENTANA."(831) 667-2712
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