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Andrew Molera State Park

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #18 of 65 attractions in Monterey
Traveler Description: This large park has a diverse range of trails that run along the Big Sur River or out to the coast.
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Attraction type: State park
Activities: Hiking

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4 of 5 stars
Los Angeles, CA
May 27, 2008

The campground itself is not the best campground... not much shade, not very pretty, and a bit of a trek with all of your gear. However, this campground is one of the most likely to have open spaces during the busy season in Big Sur because of the long trek from the parking lot. However, if you walk just a... more

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3 of 5 stars
Bozeman, Montana
Jul 3, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

California has tons of state parks. I was here for 2 nights--June 29 & 30th. This one was $10 per night and included a fire pit, a picnic table, water faucets, a food box (attached to the picnic table), and a flushing toilet and sink facility. It was a very short walk in to the "grasslands". Once at the "grasslands"... more

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4 of 5 stars
Apple Valley, CA
May 21, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

My husband and I visited this truly beautiful state park as part of our honeymoon. I recommend it more for day use than camping though. Its .3 miles from the parking lot to the campsite, and while its an easy walk when you're just carrying yourself, its a whole other story when you have a bunch of stuff to carry.... more

Feb 2, 2004
10/11 found this review helpful

How can you not be in awe of the beauty of the California coastline? Big Sur is amazing, and camping here lets you soak up all of it. The campground isn't overrun with cars or RVs, just people who want to actually CAMP. You have a little bit of a hike into the sites, so try to keep the gear... more

Sep 24, 2003
7/8 found this review helpful

The park itself is pleasant, but be aware that the level of animal activity is high at night if you decide to camp there. more

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Andrew Molera State Park Address

Monterey, CA
Tel: 831-667-2315