Big Sur Station / Multi-Agency Facility

BIG SUR AREA UPDATE - 01-28-2022

California State Parks has reopened Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, Andrew Molera State Park, and Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park for day use. Some walking trails are open, and parking is available to vehicles on a limited basis. Social distancing protocols of maintaining a 6-ft distance and wearing masks are required. 

Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park- open for day use and camping - reservations encouraged. See park unit webpage for more information.

Julia Pfeiffer Burns:  The environmental campsites are closed for camping effective December 13, 2020. 
The parking lot, restroom, Partington Cove Trail and Waterfall Overlook Trail at Julia Pfeiffer Burns are now open.  All trails east of Highway 1 (including Ewoldsen, Canyon, Tan Bark and Tin House) remain closed until further notice due to damage caused by the Dolan Fire and recent storms. See park unit webpage for more information.

Andrew Molera: : Hiking trails and beach walking are open for day use. NOTE: Campground is closed indefinitely.

Limekiln: Beach and restroom facilities are open for day use.  NOTE:  Limekiln Campground will be closed through April 1, 2021. Hiking trails are CLOSED due to fire damage.

The Pt Sur State Historic Park - open for tours. Please visit www.pointsur.org or call 831-625-4419 for tour information.

Also opened is the Soberanes Canyon Trail in Garrapata State Park –located on the east side of Highway 1.  California State Parks continues to work to increase access to state park units where compliance with state and local public health ordinances can be achieved.

Closures:

• The Andrew Molera campground remains closed due to prior flood damage

• Limekiln Campground is closed through April 1, 2021 due to fire damage

• John Little State Natural Reserve is closed indefinitely

About Big Sur Station

The Big Sur Station, a cooperative Multi-Agency Facility, was created in 1989 to serve as an information center and emergency coordination location for the community of Big Sur and its visitors.

Visitor Center

The Visitor Center at the Big Sur Station is the information hub for the Big Sur area. Located a half-mile south of the entrance to Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, it carries wilderness maps and guides, last-minute camping supplies, books and gifts.

The Visitor Center at the Big Sur Station is operated by the Los Padres Forest Association (LPFA). The LPFA works with the Forest Service and forest-users to help promote safe, sustainable forest use through education and boots on the ground projects and programs. Our mission is to care for the Los Padres Forest, ensuring it thrives and remains safe and open for the people to use and enjoy. The LPFA share the Forest Service motto of Caring for the Land and Serving the People. We are committed to help people enjoy their time in the Los Padres in a sustainable and respectful manner.

Hiking & Backpacking

PINE RIDGE TRAIL + SYKES HOT SPRINGS
Due to the effects of the Soberanes Fire, THE PINE RIDGE TRAIL, SYKES HOT SPRINGS and much of the Monterey Ranger District within the Los Padres Forest in Big Sur IS CLOSED.  For more information, call the USFS Monterey District office in King City (831) 385-5434.

MORE INFORMATION:
Ventana Wilderness Alliance Trail

MORE INFORMATION:
bigsurtrailmap.net
hikelospadres.net

Camping

STATE PARKS

For other camping options located between Santa Cruz and Big Sur, download CAMPING ON THE COAST.

Fishing & Hunting

Fish and Wildlife