California State Parks campground
Pfeiffer Big Sur campground reservations
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, Big Sur, CA
Pfeiffer Big Sur, 26 miles south of Carmel on Highway 1, has Big Sur's largest campground, with many sites along the Big Sur River. Trailers up to 27 feet and motorhomes up to 32 feet fit. There's no beach access in the park. The campground reopened October 16, 2026 after the Timber Fire closure.
The booking rule here is the standard one: see California State Parks booking rules.
When does my date open?
Pick the date you want, and see the day and time it becomes bookable.
Rule from California State Parks: Booking and Fees, checked November 2, 2026. Confirm on the official site before you rely on it.
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One email the week before the big California dates (the Mount Whitney lottery in February, the Half Dome lottery in March, and North Pines' early-access lottery once NPS announces it). Nothing else.
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Sources
- California State Parks: Booking and Fees, checked November 2, 2026.
- California State Parks: Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, checked November 2, 2026.
Rules change. Always confirm on the official site before you rely on a date.