Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The mouth of the Big Sur River is a dynamic place that is subject to dramatic seasonal
changes—be prepared to get your feet or more wet if planning to cross.
DIRECTIONS: The park lies at the junction of Highway 1 and Old Coast Road, 22
miles south of Carmel and 4.2 miles north of Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park. The en-
trance is on the west side of the highway.
VISITOR CENTER: Big Sur Station: (831) 667-2315. The station is on Highway
1, 4.2 miles south of Andrew Molera State Park and just south of Pfeiffer Big Sur
State Park. Open daily 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Memorial Day through Labor Day, 8 a.m.-4:30
p.m. the rest of the year.
NEAREST CAMPGROUNDS: The park's Trail Camp walk-in campground (24
sites, $25/night; register at the entrance kiosk) is in a large meadow near the Big Sur
River, an easy 0.3-mile walk from the parking lot. Sites are granted on a first-come,
first-serve basis and fill up quickly in summer and on holidays. Another option is
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park (218 sites, $25/standard site, $35/river site; reservations
recommended in summer and on holidays).
INFORMATION: The park is day use only unless you're camping. Dogs are not
allowed on trails or at Trail Camp. Bikes are permitted only on Ridge, Beach, Trail
Camp, and Creamery Meadow Trails. Horses are not allowed on the Hidden, Head-
lands, or Spring Trails, or in Trail Camp. To reserve a guided horseback tour, call
Molera Horseback Tours at (831) 625-5486 or visit molerahorsebacktours.com .
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