What does it cost to visit Andrew Molera State Park?

Entry to Andrew Molera State Park costs $10 per vehicle. Hours: 8am to Sunset.

Do you need a reservation or ticket to visit Andrew Molera State Park?

No, day use at Andrew Molera State Park does not need a reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.

Are dogs allowed at Andrew Molera State Park?

No, dogs are not allowed at Andrew Molera State Park.

State park

Andrew Molera State Park

Andrew Molera State Park is a state park in Monterey County, California. Day use costs $10 per vehicle. Hours: 8am to Sunset.

Andrew Molera State Park map

Andrew Molera State Park boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.

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Fire restrictions

Fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.

Common questions

: Andrew Molera State Park has 2 developed campgrounds. Sites can be reserved in advance.
: Entry to Andrew Molera State Park costs $10 per vehicle. Hours: 8am to Sunset.
: No, day use at Andrew Molera State Park does not need a reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
: No, dogs are not allowed at Andrew Molera State Park.

Before you go

Day use needs no reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.

Camping at Andrew Molera State Park

Andrew Molera State Park has 2 developed campgrounds. Sites can be reserved in advance.

Reserve a site with the park's booking system

Trails

Bobcat and Coyote Flat Trail (5.5 mi round trip, easy) Redwoods and oaks along Big Sur River
Creamery Meadow Trail (2 mi round trip, easy) River crossing via seasonal footbridge Jun-Oct
Ridge Trail (3.2 mi one way, strenuous) Exposed ridge with coastal views
Panorama Trail (1.3 mi one way, strenuous) Steep trail through pygmy redwoods

What to see

Historic site Cooper Cabin Oldest building in Big Sur
Historic site Molera Ranch House Museum Open Saturdays in peak season when staffed
Feature California Condor Discovery Center Ventana Wildlife Society interpretive center

Public lands next to Andrew Molera State Park

BLM unitAndrew Molera State Park borders California Coastal National Monument.
National forestAndrew Molera State Park borders Los Padres National Forest.
Wilderness areaAndrew Molera State Park borders Ventana Wilderness.
State parkPfeiffer Big Sur State Park is 0.8 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
State parkPoint Sur State Historic Park is 1.6 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.

Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.

https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=582 (accessed 2026-09-29)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_California_state_parks (accessed 2026-09-28)
https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=29855 (accessed 2026-09-29)