Big Sur Campground & Cabins

Caesarine Ruiz

Just left & it could have been a terrible trip....DUMPED RAIN & we were in a trailer. The staff here made all the difference and we actually booked a week in August before we left! How they kept the bathrooms/floors spotless with all of the mud and rain was so impressive & appreciated! Yeahhhh...those showers are fabulous, especially when you are freezing from the weather. Love the perks of the hot chocolate, cute mugs, ice & fire wood...YAY! We really look forward to coming back when the weather is better but considering...we had a GREAT stay, thank you :)

Jeff Meyer

We were looking for last minute dog friendly accommodations in Big Sur and this fit the bill as we were willing to car camp. Note the cabins look cool, but don’t allow dogs :-( They have a mandatory $30 fee which included a bundle of firewood, two mugs and free ice and coffee. We used the firewood, but didn’t have use for the mugs. The sites are highly variable in size and proximity/separation from your neighbors . It’s a good point to stay when down in Big Sur even for one night. Note that dog friendly beaches and trails are limited in this area, although the campsite itself and river access are great for dogs.

Michael McKenzie

We came in really late and asked if they would wave the mandatory $30 charge and they never got back with us about it. They charge you $30 for coffee no matter if you want it or not and firewood which we didn’t need because it was raining. Also the $30 charge was not waved even though the shuttle wasn’t running. They should consider changing the fee if those items are not wanted or needed. Overall expensive for what we received.

Amber Gaubatz

I’m not a big campsite person. I usually like to do dispersed camping. But this camp site was really awesome. The free ice really came in handy seeing as there’s not really anything close by where I could stock up on ice unless I drove 20 miles into town. The map On the website isn’t very good at showing the sizes of the sites and some of them can be really tiny so at the end of this review, I’ll list the sites and what I can remember from them. Last note that I’ll make is you should definitely come prepped with your own firewood because the firework bundle at the site is $14 and that’s actually the cheapest in the area. Everywhere else is even more expensive. I stayed in campsite number 37. It’s about a 20 foot walk from the parking space uphill to the site, but it is completely away from everyone and one of the largest sites at the camp. It’s also very flat so there aren’t any issues about sleeping on a hill. I enjoyed it because I feel like I had the most privacy. It’s also not a far walk from the bathroom. The next largest sites that have the best privacy are sites 29 and 27. Site 35 and 31 are small and also not flat so you’ll be sleeping on a slant. 23 21, 19 and 17 are also pretty good maybe just a hint smaller The sites are close together. The river sites are pretty cool but if you pick site 5,6,7,8 or 9 they are extremely small and can barely fit your vehicle and a small four person tent. Definitely better if you plan on car camping. You’re also along the main road so you’ll have people driving by you constantly when they’re in and out. they are right on the river, but honestly, you can get a better site and still be close to the river. If you book site 16, you will be practically on top of the playground and you will hate it. It’s also really small. 20 22, 25 and 28 are rather small but could fit a larger tent that fits seven or eight people. Sites 71 73,75, 79, 80, 81,87, 83, 85 and 89 are all very close to each other and in the center hub so definitely ideal for people that are going with friend groups and I want to be next to each other. But you are in the loop around where cars drive in and out so if you’re looking for privacy, those probably aren’t the ones for you. Site 84 is literally in the middle of traffic and has a couple of trees surrounding you, but is also a small site. Probably the worst one of the camp and I would avoid if possible The best river side sites were 10, 13 11, 15 and 17 When I was emailing and shopping around for campsites, I was told that campsite number 50 is the largest site. But I did not go look while I was there There is an A-frame cabin, which is cabin C and that one is basically on the corner in the back by the woods. It’s going to be the most private cabin, has its own little patio and the windows face the woods which is super pretty. I really enjoyed this campsite. The staff was super nice. They provided fire starters. They have a little shop with candies and supplies, and the coffee mugs that you get when you first check in or really convenient and they’ve been added to my camping supply box. I could definitely see myself coming back here in the winter and renting a cabin. It is a very cool scene. There really is no service so be prepared to disconnect. There is Wi-Fi however it’s just a little section over by the camp shop which means that you won’t have access to the Wi-Fi at your campsite. It’s also about 20 miles into Big Sur which means that you’re close to the state parks and can get Access to the parks quickly before the crowds start. I also like to know that I did this trip completely solo and there wasn’t a moment at this campsite where I didn’t feel safe. So if you’re a female solo traveler, this is definitely a good campsite to go to.

Raphaela Pandy

Definitely go here if you want to stay away from the bougie, sterile hotels when visiting Big Sur! A beautiful, low-key campground that captures the true spirit of the area. Quiet woods, fresh air, and rustic cabins… Just lovely!