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4 days ago · On the western slope of the Santa Lucia Mountains, the peaks of Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park tower high above the Big Sur River Gorge, where the Big Sur River enters this popular park. Walk along the banks of the river and among the redwoods, conifers, oaks, sycamores, cottonwoods, maples, alders and willows.
189 RV and tent sites are situated on or near the Big Sur River. There is a Campfire Center that offers evening programs during peak season. Interpretive walks and education programs are offered year round on weekends. Pfeiffer Big Sur is an extremely popular campground.
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park is a state park in Monterey County, California, near the area of Big Sur on the state's Central Coast. It covers approximately 1,006 acres (4.07 km 2) of land. The park is centered on the Big Sur River. It has been nicknamed a "mini Yosemite."
This park has a bit of everything: redwood trees, waterfalls, and scenic river for dipping in the water. At the Big Sur River Gorge, there are quiet and calm sections of the river that are quite scenic and there are rocky areas with plenty of visitors enjoying themselves in the pools of water.
This moderate to strenuous loop hike follows the Big Sur River then climbs through shady redwoods to an exposed sunny ridge with a panoramic view of the ocean, Sycamore Canyon and the Santa Lucia Mountains. Starts across the river from the Redwood Deck. Total elevation gain is about 750 feet.
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Hike and camp in redwoods at California's Central Coast at Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park.
Big Sur's largest state park was named after the area's first European settlers who arrived in 1869. It has hiking trails looping through stately redwood groves; the most popular hike is a 2-mile round trip to 60ft-high Pfeiffer Falls, a delicate cascade hidden in the forest, which usually runs from December to May.
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Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park. Overview. Visitors may enjoy redwoods, conifers, oaks, open meadows and great views of the Pacific and Big Sur gorge. Big Sur Lodge is located in the park. The lodge has 61 guest rooms, a conference center, meeting rooms, a cafe, and a grocery store with many accessible features. The park is located 26 miles south ...
