Limekiln State Park
Limekiln State Park is a state park in Monterey County, California, 2 miles from Lucia. Day use costs $10 per vehicle. Hours: Day Use: 8:00A.M. to Sunset Kiosk Hours: 8:00A.M. to 4:00P.M **All transactions at Limekiln are currently CASH ONLY**.
Limekiln State Park map
Limekiln State Park boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Closures
- Hare Creek and Limekiln Falls trails remain closed; backcountry east of Highway 1 closed for fire suppression (as of September 29, 2026). Current notice
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
- Limekiln State Park has 2 developed campgrounds. Sites can be reserved in advance.
- Entry to Limekiln State Park costs $10 per vehicle. Hours: Day Use: 8:00A.M. to Sunset Kiosk Hours: 8:00A.M. to 4:00P.M **All transactions at Limekiln are currently CASH ONLY**.
- No, day use at Limekiln State Park does not need a reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
- Hare Creek and Limekiln Falls trails remain closed; backcountry east of Highway 1 closed for fire suppression (as of September 29, 2026).
- Limekiln State Park is 2 miles from Lucia. It is 56 miles from Carmel.
- Yes, dogs are allowed at Limekiln State Park.
Before you go
Limekiln State Park is 2 miles from Lucia. It is 56 miles from Carmel.
Day use needs no reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
Camping at Limekiln State Park
Limekiln State Park has 2 developed campgrounds. Sites can be reserved in advance.
Trails
- Limekiln Trail Connects to Pitkins Curve Trail and an ocean-view overlook
- Hare Creek Trail Closed until further notice
- Limekiln Falls Trail Closed until further notice
What to see
- Historic site Historic lime kilns 19th-century kilns that processed limestone from the Big Sur coast
- Feature Limekiln Beach Dogs allowed on leash on the beach; not on trails
Public lands next to Limekiln State Park
- BLM unitLimekiln State Park borders California Coastal National Monument.
- National forestLimekiln State Park borders Los Padres National Forest.
- Wilderness areaLimekiln State Park borders Ventana Wilderness.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
- https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=577 (accessed 2026-09-29)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_California_state_parks (accessed 2026-09-28)