Big Sur Station

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  Kathy McCandless
4 months ago
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  bartellj
a year ago
This is a great place to start your Big Sur adventure! The Rangers are super helpful and they always have a smile on their face! This is the place to start planning all of your stops and find out what is open and what is not open. This is also a great place to use the bathroom it s very clean. You can also get all of your parking passes or camping permits. You should also make a stop on the way out so you can pick up your souvenirs.

  Betsy MacGowan
3 months ago
The best advice on what to see in Big Sur. They know what trails are clear and can suggest how to plan your hiking trip. They know where all the sights are and where to park. Plus the toilets are open 24 hours a day.

  Liseli P.
4 years ago
An amazing place. We didn't know you could camp there - there are designated camping spots. At the entrance there are plaques that tell you the dangers (poison ivy, rattlesnakes etc...) with diagrams. The trails are marked - though the trail for the waterfalls is a little confusing. For the waterfall, you have to walk over what looks like fallen logs to cross over to continue the trail - we did not do that. But, we did follow the trail all the way to the limekiln and that was beautiful. There is a wonderful stream throughout the woods that you can follow as well. There are benches to sit on at various viewing spots.

  Alicia Stensberg
5 years ago
Absolutely breathtaking landscape! I ve been here several times and it never gets old. Many places to park and access seaside trails.

  ehud nathan
a year ago
Such beautiful views, even got to see a California Condor.

  Jesse Canchola
4 years ago
Nice stop but needs to open during weekdays plus vending machines are always out of order.

  Taha Saleh
7 months ago
Very good state park to spend the day or camp overnight. There's a swimming area for those who know how to swim. Becarfull of deep water.

  David Stocks
4 years ago
I couldn't stay long, but the trails look likely to be really good. Some pretty big Redwoods near the start.

  Rachel
a year ago
Easy to find. Need to fill out parking slip $10/calendar day at the entrance to large parking(drive past the ranger station). At the trailhead you ll find the self registration wilderness permit(other end of parking lot opposite pay station). Super straightforward and accessible to all who wish to experience the park and what it has to offer.

  book mel
8 months ago
Tim is the best! Super knowledgeable of the area.. what's open etc. Greatly appreciate all the info for the best visit possible.

 
4 years ago
Super beautiful place! Love it.

  T R
4 years ago
Great hiking, beautiful scenery, rich history.

  Gus Chan
2 years ago
Review is the friendly staff which answered all of questions and more. Also plenty of souvenirs available related to the surrounding areas.

  Sri Sesha Bhargavi
4 years ago
Wow.. what a place is this.. words candy Express my feelings abt this one. Its calm, beautiful and scenic.

  Kimberly Gavin
8 months ago
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  Jess Reynolds
4 years ago
Salmon creek trail is a straight trail from heaven. I wish i could live here forever. 6 waterfalls in less than a mile walk in and the whole area for camping looks clean and not super crowded. Its absolutely gorgeous out here!! The ppl are very helpful in gathering directions. Just positive all around.

  Raymond Ward
5 years ago
WOW! Spent a week here in early April & LOVED it!!!

  Trachemysta
2 years ago
Nice staff inside to get information, brochures and maps of pfeiffer state park. There is also a small gift shop and restrooms. Worth a quick stop before going to other parts of the park. I got a nice combinations of stamps for my park passport collection thanks to the clerck :)

  Jeff Ramirez
7 years ago
There's not much here. Hardly any merchandise for purchase. Do not rely on this place for last minute essentials. They don't have anything except some books and shirts. They're not very helpful either. The lady is just kind of there answering very basic questions. So make sure you have a plan before camping out here. Failure to plan is planning to fail.

  Elium Sanchez
6 years ago
It most of the hiking trails are close and river gorge is part close bad experience, also if you're planning to take a shower better be ready to buy tokens at the entrance no one is gonna tell you to buy it until you notice when you get in to the shower! Did mention that all near hiking trails are mostly close?

  Mario EFH
9 years ago
This place is beautiful. I recently returned from 2 day backpacking trip towards Sykes Hot Springs. The Big Sur Station is a good point for you to park and get any additional information you may need from the information lodge. There is a decent sized lot for you to park overnight if you are looking to backpack into the Ventana Wilderness or free parking if you merely wish to enjoy a light hike through the woods. For those looking for camping there are plenty of grounds prior to Sykes and at Sykes. You can camp and nice lush flat grounds further inland or camp next to flowing creeks. For those looking to head towards Sykes it is roughly 20 miles round trip and depending on your pace can be anywhere from 4+ hours of hiking. It is fairly arduous as you make your way up and down hill that will test your endurance if you are looking to go without breaks. Bring plenty of water and ensure you at the very least have water filters, water sanitizing tablets, or a means to boil water if you are to drink any water from the creeks. If you are a wilderness lover you will absolutely enjoy this trip.

  Ali Olshan
8 years ago
This would be your starting point to an 11mile hike towards Sykes Hot Springs. You can actually manage to make it a day trip. I left at 5am for Sykes and was back at 7:30pm. Soaking in the spring for good 2:30 hoursRangers are very kind and informative. I suggest calling in advance to see if the trail is open due to weather conditions.

  Kodak
4 years ago
A decent visitor station. Much of what to expect, over priced hats, shirts, and some herbal soap junk. The guide there was nice however, showed us some local spots and was helpful while we had no signal.

  Andy
4 years ago
The officer was nice. Told me anything about closed and accessible trails to hike. Only few parking lots you might use for 10min. Restrooms are okay.

  Sean Livingston (Livingston Cabinetry)
2 years ago
The ranger here was extremely helpful in helping us plan our hiking trip in Big Sur. I highly recommend stopping in here for insight on the best trails and look outs

  Nora L
4 years ago
Loved it! Great food, you can take your own food and have a picnic at the lawn over looking the creak! You can relax while enjoying nature

  Michael Fraguglia
8 years ago
A great place to get the inside scoop on big sur (if talk to the right person). Please respect the rivers, trails, and beaches of big sur! This beautiful part of the world has become highly trafficked

  Sam Johnson
4 years ago
Very helpful with up to date info on park access. Provides info on the full spectrum of site seeing activities from backpacking to Vista points along the hwy.

  Shaun Wright
5 years ago
Great place and helpful people to answer question of where the purple beach is... Has a creek with nice rocks too.