pfeiffer big sur state park campground

Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park Campground

47555 Hwy. 1
Big Sur, California 93920
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Local Phone: (831) 667-2315

Reserve six months before your preferred date to secure a site nestled in the pines and redwoods at this ideally located campground in Big Sur. The 1,000-acre park has more than 200 sites, some snugged against the Big Sur River. Showers and flush toilets are provided, and there's ample room to walk your dog even without going on dog-restricted trails.

And fear not: Hundreds of miles of trails in the neighboring Ventana Wilderness are dog-friendly, as is glorious Pfeiffer Beach a few miles away.

• Dogs must be on a leash at all times
• No dogs on trails
• Dogs are not allowed at the group campsite

Dog-friendly policies:

  • Other comments: Dogs must be on a maximum 6 foot leash and attended at all times. Dogs are not allowed on trails or in the Big Sur River Gorge.

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