Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park is a state park in Monterey County, California. Campsites cost $35 per night. Day use costs $10 per vehicle. Hours: 8am to Sunset.
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park map
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
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
- Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park has 1 developed campground. Camping costs $35 per night. Sites can be reserved in advance.
- Entry to Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park costs $10 per vehicle. Hours: 8am to Sunset.
- No, day use at Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park does not need a reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
- Drinking water available. Showers available. Flush restrooms.
- Yes, dogs are allowed at Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park.
Before you go
Day use needs no reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
- Drinking water available
- Showers available
- Flush restrooms
Camping at Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park has 1 developed campground. Camping costs $35 per night. Sites can be reserved in advance.
Trails
- Pfeiffer Falls Trail Redwood gorge to Pfeiffer Falls
- Buzzards Roost Trail Climbs to coastal ridge views
- Valley View Trail Big Sur River valley redwoods
What to see
- Feature Pfeiffer Falls Waterfall on Valley View/Pfeiffer Falls loop
- Feature Big Sur River gorge Swimming holes along the river in season
Public lands next to Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
- National forestPfeiffer Big Sur State Park borders Los Padres National Forest.
- Wilderness areaPfeiffer Big Sur State Park borders Ventana Wilderness.
- State parkAndrew Molera State Park is 0.8 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
- BLM unitCalifornia Coastal National Monument is 0.8 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=570 (accessed 2026-09-29)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_California_state_parks (accessed 2026-09-28)