| Big Sur is a beautiful area on California's central coast | | | | Andrew Molera State Park - Located 20 miles south |
| and covers about a 90 mile length of coastline | | | | of Carmel along Highway 1, this park is still pretty |
| between Ragged Point to Carmel in the north. About | | | | much undeveloped and offers great hiking, fishing and |
| 20 miles to the east the area is bordered by the | | | | beachcombing opportunities for visitors. This park has |
| Santa Lucia Mountain Range, which rises sharply | | | | 24 campsites offered on a first-come, first-served |
| above the Pacific Ocean. Enjoy beautiful ocean views, | | | | basis. The Big Sur River runs through the park and |
| beaches, inland forests, and an abundance of | | | | there are miles of trails that wind through beaches, |
| interesting wildlife. Big Sur is a popular spot for whale | | | | meadows, and hilltops that the whole family will |
| watching. Gray Whales, Blue Whales, and Humpback | | | | enjoy. |
| Whales can be seen migrating up and down the | | | | Limekiln State Park - This 716 acre park is located |
| coast many months out of the year. California | | | | about 56 miles south of Carmel and offers 33 |
| Condors flying overhead and blubbery Elephant Seals | | | | developed campsites and a small camp store. The |
| sprawled out on the beach, soaking up the sun, are | | | | park features breathtaking views of the Big Sur |
| also fun to see. | | | | Coast, spectacular Redwoods, and other magnificent |
| Camping in Big Sur is very popular and there are | | | | scenery. |
| many nice campgrounds both near the beach and a | | | | Plaskett Creek Campground - This campground is |
| little ways inland. Both public and private campgrounds | | | | located approximately 40 miles north of Cambria and |
| are available and these offer a wide range of | | | | sits on the east side of Highway 1, just south of |
| amenities. Whether its pitching a tent or setting up | | | | Sand Dollar Beach. There are 44 spacious campsites |
| your trailer or RV, the right campsite can make the | | | | located here. All sites have grass and are in amongst |
| perfect base camp for you to explore the beach and | | | | a canopy of mature Monterey Pines and Monterey |
| the rest of the Big Sur area. Here are some | | | | Cypress trees. This is a very popular area for surfing, |
| campgrounds that you may want to consider that | | | | swimming, fishing and other beach activities. Within a |
| offer camping near the beach. | | | | short drive many trails can be accessed for hiking, |
| Kirk Creek Campground - This is a U.S. Forest Service | | | | backpacking, and horseback riding. These trails allow |
| campground that offers 34 sites. It is located on a | | | | you to enjoy cascading water falls, majestic groves |
| bluff overlooking the ocean, and provides | | | | of Redwoods, and other breathtaking views. |
| breathtaking views of the coastline. It can | | | | This is truly a spectacular area and one that you will |
| accommodate both tent and RV campers, and the | | | | want your whole family to enjoy. The Big Sur area |
| sites are spacious with picnic tables and fire rings. The | | | | has many more campgrounds to choose from. I have |
| beach can be accessed by a trail from the | | | | listed some of those that have good access to the |
| campground. Also, this campground is nearby Sand | | | | beach, and hopefully this has given you some ideas |
| Dollar Beach, the largest sandy beach in the Big Sur | | | | for your next family vacation. Be sure to take the |
| area. This area is very popular for fishing, surfing, | | | | time to create some special memories with your |
| swimming, sun bathing, hiking and many other | | | | family. You will be glad that you did. Have fun! |
| outdoor activities. | | | | |