We took a trip along the coast of California. We camped three nights and Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park was our second camping experience. We had an outstanding time and had nothing to complain about. The camp site was very secluded and quite. We took a hike to Pfeiffer Fall and Valley View. We weren't going to do Valley View... more

March 24, 2009 Punctual, friendly, warm, knowledgeable, and showing up in a brand new Prius, we were treated very well and thoroughly enjoyed our EcoTour! We were very impressed with the breadth and depth of flora and fauna information our guides packed into a well planned series of short hikes in an assortment of terrains and ecosystems - they were... more

This is definitely the best campground along the Big Sur coast. We stayed here for three nights. Big beautiful redwood trees line the roads into and around the campground. They have relatively clean bathrooms and warm showers (better than others we saw along the way) and one is only a short drive from attractions such as the Big Sur Lighthouse... more

could not check in before 4pm even though cabin had been cleaned by about 3. so no access to swim pool before 4 (no key card). plumbing was poor, & we could not turn off shower valve--so, drip drip drip all night long. no trail to lodge or to other trails - we had to dodge cars on the road.... more

This was one of the nicer campgrounds we have been to. You could almost call it a mini-Yosemite. It has almost everything to offer, albeit on a smaller scale: waterfall, river for swimming/wading, many good hikes, nice ranger-led events/programs. The campground itself offers large sites, with plenty of room for two cars and many tents on each site. Adjoining sites... more

I was very impressed with this campground. Only a short drive from Monterey, weekend campers can easily leave Monterey afterwork and be at their site to put up their tent before sundown. First, a word about the sites. Like many in the Big Sur area, Pfeiffer Big Sur has several sites right along the banks of the river. Sites are... more

It you're a car campers like our family, you can't do better. The campground is in an amazing location. The ride down (or up) Highway 1 to get to Big Sur must be one of the most beautiful drives in the world. At camp, the bathrooms are clean, the toilets flush, the showers are warm (not hot) and take quarters.... more

This was one of my favorite campgrounds ever and my husband agrees it is great too. We only stayed one night and wished we had a week there. The birds, squirrels and other animals are cool to watch as they come right up to your campsite. The river sites are really neat and many guests jumped in for a dip... more

This beach is soooo beautiful!!! We are from N.C. and had tried 3 different years to FIND IT! Finally this year we stopped at the Ranger's Station and ASKED where it was! He gave us directions and said the local residents just take down the directional sign(s) because they want to keep it to themselves. WELL, after seeing it, I... more