Fernwood Park Campground, Big Sur California

Beautiful Riverfront Camping in Big Sur

Exploring Campgrounds On Our Bikes

Another Big Sur campground tour by bicycle. We were staying at the Pfeiffer State Park Campground for a few days and decided to tour the three private campgrounds in the area. You can read our reviews on those campgrounds here. Big Sur Campground, Riverside Campground.

Last time I stayed here was about 15 years ago. The one thing I remember was the amazing swimming hole with a big rock to jump off of. Swimming and hiking filled our three day camping trip.

The campground in nestled down by the river and surrounded by big shading trees. It was perfect for the summer heat that area can get.

Types Of Campsites

While they have a wide variety of camping options from RV, tent, cabin and a motel, we focus our reviews around the class B RV crowd. Take a look at the map and plot out your spot. You can reserve up to a year in advance.

The swimming hole is right in front of campsites 11, 12 and 13. Sites 15 through 19 have shallower water for cooling off.

Our Campsite Pick

We liked sites 12 and 13 for their close proximity to the swim hole.
If anybody in your group has a tent and wants to escape a bit, site 00 is super secluded and away from everyone.

Open Season

• Open year round.

Amenities & Additional Information

• Picnic table.
• Fire ring. Wood available at the office.
• Two restrooms with showers.
• Laundry machines.
• Dogs allowed on leash.
• Quiet time 8am to 10pm.
• Maximum RV 30 feet.
• Maximum trailer 28 feet.
• Bar & Grill is open noon to 10pm.
• General Store & Espresso Bar open 8am to 10pm.

Fees

• $85 to $135 per night depending on amenities and availability. (2 people, 1 vehicle)
• $5 per extra person (6 person max per site)
• $5 for pets.
• $10 for an extra car.
• $20 dump station fee if you use it.

Reservations

• Fernwood Resort – Online Reservations (camplife.com)
• Reservations – 831-667-2422
• You can book up to one year in advance.
• Check in 12pm to 10pm (must check in before 10pm).
  Check out 11am.

Campgrounds Nearby

• • Big Sur Campground and Cabins

• • Pfeiffer State Park Campground

• • Riverside Campground and Cabins

Local Things To See And Do

• • Preiffer Beach is 1/2 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.

• • The campground offers many hiking trails for all abilities. We suggest the Valley View or Pfeiffer Falls hike.

• • 1/2 mile north is the tiny town of Big Sur which has a few great 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. Just next door they have a well-stocked store for anything you may need or have forgotten.
    Pfeiffer State Park is just up the road and offers great hiking.

Cell Service

• • ATT – 1 bar. 

• • Verizon – 1 bar.

• • The Bar & Grill up on the road near the entrance has WiFi.

• • If you need additional WiFi options 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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