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Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park

Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
Photo: Arthurrh, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Location
Monterey County, California
Nearest town
17.9 miles south of Carmel Valley Village
Type
State Park
DirectionsOfficial park site ↗

About Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park

The Big Sur River runs through roughly 1,006 acres of land here, with old-growth woodland recognized by the Old-Growth Forest Network. Among the redwoods stands the Colonial Tree, thought to be between 1,100 and 1,200 years old. The terrain has earned an informal comparison to Yosemite, given the scale of its river valley and forest setting.

Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.

Getting there

Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park is in Monterey County, California, 17.9 miles south of Carmel Valley Village. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.

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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.