Beautiful Big Sur RIVERFRONT CAMPGROUND
Exploring Campgrounds On Our Bikes
We were staying at the Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park Campground for the weekend and thought we would get out on our bikes and explore some other campgrounds in the area. We headed south just a quarter of a mile and came across three other campgrounds. These campgrounds are privately owned and are all located on the west side of highway 1.
One of the campgrounds was Big Sur Campgrounds and Cabins. This is a very nice, privately owned Big Sur riverfront campground. The people who greeted us as we rode up to the office were very nice. They welcomed us to take a look around. They gave us a map and off we went.
Lots Of Cabins Around The Campsites
They have quite a mixture of campsites and various styles of cabins with different accommodations. As we rode around we definitely preferred the campsites near the river and away from the cabins. Being next to a cabin just didn’t give us that “camping feeling”.
The dirt roads around the campground were very well maintained and we did not see any sign of litter or garbage. Being there in December, we couldn’t get a feel of how shaded and warm it would be in the summer. It does offer a lot of shade so if you are relying on solar power to recharge your batteries, you might ask which site gets the most sun.
Types Of Campsites
- 26 RV campsites with electricity and water.
- Tent sites.
- Various types of cabins.
Our Campsite Pick
- Campsites 8, 10 and 11 would be our picks due to being flat and right on the river.
Open Season
- Year round.
- Check in in 12pm.
- Check out 11am.
Amenities and Additional Information
- River tubing rentals (8am to dusk).
- Picnic Tables.
- Fire rings.
- Playground (8am to dusk).
- Dump station.
- Electric/water hookup at all RV sites.
- Pay phones.
- River swimming.
- Laundry.
- Hiking (trail maps at the office).
- Outdoor basketball court.
- Massage, yoga and meditation available.
- Fishing (catch and release).
- Quiet time 10pm to 8am.
- Trailers and motorhomes up to 40 feet. (see sites for max lengths).
- No smoking.
- 5 people per site.
Fees
- Rates are for 2 people and one vehicle.
- $110 to $115 per night. (private campgrounds have much higher fees than state parks).
- $5 additional occupants.
- Free – children 4 years old and younger but they count as an occupant.
- $5 per night for pets.
- $15 for a second vehicle, but not all sites can accommodate a second vehicle.
Reservations
- Call 831-667-2322 office open 8am to 8pm daily.
- [email protected]
- www.bigsurcamp.com
Campgrounds Nearby
Local Things To See And Do
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- Preiffer Beach is 3/4 mile south and then down a 2 mile road, but no access for bikes, pedestrians or RV’s of any type unfortunately. We learned that the hard way after riding our bikes out there and being sent back.
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- Pfeiffer State Park offers a day use area and many hiking trails for all abilities. We suggest the Valley View or Pfeiffer Falls hike.
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- 1/4 mile north is the tiny town of Big Sur which has a few nice restaurants. We had a great lunch at the Big Sur River Inn. In the summer they put chairs in the river and bring your food to you.
Cell Service
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- ATT – 1 bar.
- Verizon – 1 bar
- There is no WiFi anywhere inside the campground. If you need WiFi just head down to the Big Sur library. They are closed Sunday through Tuesday, but you can access their free WiFi from outside the building with no password.
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