Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park Campground
Erik M.
Reviewed Jan. 20, 2021

Quiet and Private

I camped here most recently in August of 2019 with my family in Site 137. The campsite is at the end of the main loop before the road continues on to the other section of the campground. The site is quiet and has privacy on 3 sides. There is a site next to this site but there is some distance between the two sites. There is lots of room for large tents. We were able to place two large tents behind the trees in the back of the campsite. The stream is directly across from the campsite but there is a lot of plant growth preventing easy access. There is also plenty of shade in this site. 

The parking pad has space for only two vehicles side by side and it is a tight fit. 

There is a water spigot on the road between the two sites so water is not an issue. There are two flush toilets' one campsite away, but since the sites are large it is not as close as you would think. If you want to take a shower you can buy tokens for hot water, but you will need to walk to the next closest bathroom that has the showers.

There are two stores near by. One at the lodge which is open later and also has an ice cream shop and another small store in the campground in the farther loop that also sells ice and firewood. The camp store also has a laundry facility.

The only drawback to the site was bugs during the day time.

SiteSite 137
Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park Campground by Erik M., January 20, 2021
  • Review photo of Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park Campground by Erik M., January 20, 2021
  • Review photo of Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park Campground by Erik M., January 20, 2021
  • Review photo of Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park Campground by Erik M., January 20, 2021