Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park — Attraction in Greenfield

“Five stars is not enough” says Dirty. “Seven, seven stars!” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I agree! Dude.

The park staff was friendly and knowledgeable. We asked for the best spot and we got it. In our opinion.

On the western slope of the Santa Lucia Mountains, the peaks of Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park tower high above the Big Sur River Gorge, where the Big Sur River enters this popular park. Walk along the banks of the river and among the redwoods, conifers, oaks, sycamores, cottonwoods, maples, alders and willows. A large campground accommodates hikers, bikers, car campers and RVers. Many campsites are located along the Big Sur River. Wildlife includes bobcats, black-tail deer, gray squirrels, raccoons, skunks, and birds, such as dippers and belted kingfishers. Hikers can enjoy many scenic trails, including a self-guided nature trail. Big Sur Lodge is located in the park .The lodge has 61 guest rooms, a conference center, cafe, and a grocery store.

THERE IS NO BEACH OR OCEAN ACCESS IN THIS PARK you don’t need it. The turn-off for popular Pfeiffer Beach is located on Highway 1, approximately one mile south of Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park's entrance. Heading south from the State Park entrance, it is the second right turn. Pfeiffer Beach is not a California State Park and charges a separate.

Standard and Premium Riverfront camping fee includes entry for one vehicle and one towed vehicle or trailer. Additional vehicles will be charged per night. Maximum number of people per site is eight. Minors under 18 must have guardian authorization. There is no limit to the number of tents as long as they are contained within the boundary of the campsite and not on vegetation. All equipment, including trailers, extra vehicles, awnings, pop-outs and slideouts must fit within the parking boundary. During peak season, this park has a maximum stay limit of seven consecutive nights. Once the stay limit has been reached, the persons, equipment, and/or vehicles must vacate the campground for at least 48 hours before returning for another stay. Maximum length of stay per calendar years is 30 days.

campsiteEach campsite includes a parking area for at least one car, a fire pit with half-grill and picnic table. No hookups are provided at any site. Fresh water, hot showers and toilets are a short walk.

All incoming campers must check in at the entrance kiosk. Camper vehicles must display vehicle tag (proof of reservation) in the windshield. Vehicle tags are also valid for day use entrance into other area state parks.

Check-in is 2:00 pm. Check-out is 12:00 noon.

Hot showers are token-operated. Campers may purchase tokens at the entrance kiosk or at select bathroom locations throughout the campground. 2 tokens = $1.00 = 4 minutes of shower time (2 minutes per token). Tokens may only be purchased in $1 increments. Showers are available to registered campers only.

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Poison Oaks are everywhere along all hiking trails & campgrounds in April 2023. NO BEACH ACESS. Please Note all beach photos within this park review is taken near by locations NOT in this STATE park territory. Great State Park for day visit for Big Sur River to cool off or hike the trails to uphill from 4 different day visitor parking areas after passing the kiosk. Over 160 campsites (140 are closed due to storm damage on the access road) in 3 different campgrounds that requires 6 months advance reservation. A several foot and road bridges that cross the Big Sur river inside the state park. Pfeiffer Beach is NOT accessible from Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park. The names are similar but 2 different agencies operating each, so not to get confused or assumed one to the other.

Campsites with a direct river access or larger secluded spaces are called Premium campsites. There was nature talk on Saturday night after dark by a ranger and a contained campfire provided where attendees could bring their own marshmallow to roast (roasting sticks are provided).

Due to the large campground, you will encounter some less courteous (experienced) campers who might be very loud in the evening past the quiet hours (9 pm). Which case either letting them know on your own about quiet hour rules or contact camp host. Many campers who stay in this campsite has a long day of driving next day or planned a long hike next day, so being quiet at night for good rest are important for everyone.

Coin-operated showers are available in a few bathroom/shower stations throughout the campgrounds. A laundromat and a camp store are located in South Camp (only accessible for campers with a campsite reservation).

Firewood can be purchased at the Park entrance Kiosk. There are Pfeiffer Big Sur Lodge that operates hotel/cabin with a reception building/gift store/ice cream shop with a restaurant in the back is accessible to the first right turn at 4-way intersection once you drive into the main road. The Lodge/motel and cabins are operated by a different company and it's not part of CA State Park system.

There is a swimming hole off of Pfeiffer Big Sur Road shortly after passed the 2 day use parking areas. Day visitors could park their vehicle and walk over to the river. Day use park 1 and 2 get filled up by 10-11 am and visitors are recommended to go to Day Use Parking 3 and 4 which is still a short walk to the river using footpath along the river.

If you see photos of beautiful beaches within this state park reviews, that's NOT Pfeiffer big sur state park. The beach is most likely from Pfeiffer Beach which is not a part of state park and the $12 beach access and parking control is done by Parks Management Company for the Forest Service which is not a CA state park agency. And It's simply not worth trying to go to the beach on a busy summer weekend. If you see a photo of a beautiful beach under this park’s review, that’s NOT a photo of Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park. That’s another park (regional park?), which is most likely Pfeiffer Beach (different agency run) and it’s closed...

Regarding the nature, this was the best camping experience I've had so far. I would give five stars if I weren't disturbed by some immature campers there. I camped at the hike-bike campsite for two nights. That's the max amount of nights a hiker/biker can stay, after which you need to leave for 48 hours before returning. Alternatively, you can also switch to a standard site for $35/night on the third night.

There was a crazy guy at the campsite on the first night. He was talking nonstop and easily irritated. When he returned to the campsite at 9.30 pm, he started cursing everyone. One of the bikers called 911 twice. By the time the police arrived, he already quieted down and fell asleep, so they didn't want to create another drama by waking him up. Then at 1.45 am, I woke up to extremely loud Bollywood music. I walked to the site located across the road from the hike-bike campsite and saw a bunch of young kids partying. They were apparently intoxicated. I approached them quietly and sat down on the bench next to the person who was attending the fire because he seemed to be the soberest person there. I talked to them, and they apologized, albeit still drunk and trying to invite me to join them. After that I went back to sleep, they turned off the music but kept talking loud for another good 20 minutes before eventually quieting down. The next morning I woke up early, but they were already gone. I guess they might have left at 3 am after partying. They left the picnic table covered with garbage.

It's sad to see immature people disturbing others at this beautiful place. Pfeiffer itself is an incredibly beautiful place to enjoy the nature. The next day was much more peaceful. I spent 3 hours hiking on the Buzzards Roost Trail. The view is spectacular.

There're running water, hot shower and power outlet outside of the bathroom. The bathroom is pretty clean. Shower uses tokens, $1 for each token, which lasts 3.5 minutes. You can only purchase the token with paper bills, $1/5/10, not quarters. Firewood is $10 a bundle available at the entrance. There's a fire starter inside.

There's a general store at the Big Sur Lodge where you can purchase food. It's slightly more expensive than Whole Foods. Not the ideal place to stock up but enough to get by. They even...