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All State Parks in Big Sur Area Closed Due to Highway 1 Road Slip Out
Due to the road slip out on Highway 1 at Rocky Creek in Monterey County, all State Parks in the Big Sur Area are now closed to day use and camping. That includes Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, Andrew Molera State Park, Limekiln State Park, Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park and Point Sur State Historic Park.
State Parks will continue to work closely with Caltrans and CHP to assess impacts to the highway and will update closures as road conditions allow. All camping reservations will be cancelled, and refunds will be processed.
An exact timeline on when these parks will reopen depends on road repairs. For more on those repairs, please contactย Caltrans.
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The McWay waterfall and the bay in the Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, California
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Parkย
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 Riverย enters this popular park.ย Walk along the banks of the river andย among the redwoods, conifers, oaks, sycamores, cottonwoods, maples, alders and willows.ย A large campground accommodates hikers, bikers, car campersย and RVers.ย Many campsites are locatedย along the Big Sur River. Wildlife includesย bobcats, black-tail deer,ย grayย squirrels, raccoons, skunks, and birds, such asย dippersย and belted kingfishers. Hikers can enjoy many scenic trails, including a self-guided nature trail. Big Sur Lodge is located in the park. The lodge has 61 guest rooms, a conference center, cafe, and a grocery store.
