Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
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The Park is currently OPEN.
UPDATE (May 29, 2024) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Highway 1 is open into Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park from the North, Carmel/Monterey. Due to the new traffic signal at Rocky Creek Slip Out, significant travel delays can be expected.
Big Sur State Parks are OPEN for Campers. Reservations are highly recommended as we can book up 6 months in advance. This includes Andrew Molera SP, Pfeiffer Big Sur SP, and Julia Pfeiffer Burns SP.
Highway 1 is closed approximately 5 miles South of Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park due to three additional landslides. There is NO ALTERNATE ROUTE.
Limekiln SP remains CLOSED as it is within this closed section of Highway 1. The anticipated full opening of Highway 1 at Regent's Slide is not until Fall of 2024.
Camping reservations can be made at www.reservecalifornia.com up to 6 months in advance.
Always check area weather forecasts and road updates before visiting. NOAA Weather- Big Sur
For more information about USFS properties and current closures, please visit USFS - Los Padres National Forest - Big Sur
For current highway closures and conditions please visit CalTrans - Road Conditions Map
Follow us on social media @BigSurStateParks for photos and information.
Highway 1 is open into Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park from the North, Carmel/Monterey. Due to the new traffic signal at Rocky Creek Slip Out, significant travel delays can be expected.
Big Sur State Parks are OPEN for Campers. Reservations are highly recommended as we can book up 6 months in advance. This includes Andrew Molera SP, Pfeiffer Big Sur SP, and Julia Pfeiffer Burns SP.
Highway 1 is closed approximately 5 miles South of Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park due to three additional landslides. There is NO ALTERNATE ROUTE.
Limekiln SP remains CLOSED as it is within this closed section of Highway 1. The anticipated full opening of Highway 1 at Regent's Slide is not until Fall of 2024.
Camping reservations can be made at www.reservecalifornia.com up to 6 months in advance.
Always check area weather forecasts and road updates before visiting. NOAA Weather- Big Sur
For more information about USFS properties and current closures, please visit USFS - Los Padres National Forest - Big Sur
For current highway closures and conditions please visit CalTrans - Road Conditions Map
Follow us on social media @BigSurStateParks for photos and information.
Park Facilities
Environmental Campsites
Parking
Restrooms
Drinking Water Available
Restrooms
Drinking Water Available
HIGHWAY 1 CLOSURES
Northbound / Southbound 1 Full Closure
From South end of Limekiln Creek Bridge to Dolan Point
Due to Emergency Work
No estimated time for reopening of closure.
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Last updated: 05/29/2024 5:01pm
About Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
* * * CLOSED AREAS ***
THERE IS NO BEACH OR OCEAN ACCESS at McWAY FALLS
This state park is named after Julia Pfeiffer Burns, a well-respected pioneer woman in the Big Sur country. The park stretches from the Big Sur coastline into nearby 3,000-foot ridges. It features redwood, tan oak, madrone, chaparral, and an 80-foot waterfall that drops from granite cliffs into the ocean waters of Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. The higher elevation trails east of Highway 1 (currently closed) offer panoramic views of the sanctuary and miles of rugged coastline.
Weather
CHECK CURRENT WEATHER
The weather can be changeable. Layered clothing is advised. In winter, overnight temperatures can range in the 30s-50s (Fahrenheit). Winter daytime temperatures can be low 50s-70s. In summer, overnight temperatures can range in the 50s-70s, with daytime temperatures typically in the 70s-80s. Summer mornings bring fog, which usually burns off by midday.
Location
Near mile marker 35.8 on Highway 1, the park is 37 miles south of Carmel.
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