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# Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park

Monterey · California Department of Parks and Recreation

BEFORE YOUR VISIT

Closure noticeAccess & reservations

### Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park: McWay Falls beach and ocean access

Park-specific information

- [McWay Falls beach and ocean access](https://caparks.org/parks/julia-pfeiffer-burns-state-park)

There is no visitor access to the beach or ocean at McWay Falls. Stay on designated viewing routes and outside closed areas.

[Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=578)Source checked Oct 20, 2026

Closure noticeTrails & roads

### Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park: Backcountry trails east of Highway 1

Park-specific information

- [Backcountry trails east of Highway 1](https://caparks.org/parks/julia-pfeiffer-burns-state-park)

These backcountry trails remain closed for fire suppression and repairs. The agency distinguishes this from the park’s partial reopening; obey all barriers and current emergency instructions.

[Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=578)Source checked Oct 20, 2026

PLAN YOUR VISIT

## The practical details.

**Managing agency**: California Department of Parks and Recreation

**Telephone**: [(831) 667-1112](tel:8316671112)

**Hours**: 8am to Sunset

[Official park information](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=578)

We have not yet verified entry fees, accessibility details. Confirm these with the managing agency before traveling.

Check notice timestamps and official updates. Conditions can change between source checks.

## Weather & forecast

National Weather Service · [Official forecast ↗](https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=36.158921&lon=-121.670446)

## About Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park

Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park is listed in official public-land records for Monterey, California and is managed by California Department of Parks and Recreation. Our research into visitor facilities is ongoing. Check the managing agency’s information for public entrances, permitted activities, and current access.

## Activities & facilities

[Picnicking ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/picnicking)[Interpretive programs ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/interpretive-programs)[Hiking ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/hiking)Remote CampingParkingRestroomsDrinking Water AvailablePicnic AreasExhibits and ProgramsInterpretive ExhibitsNature & Wildlife ViewingHiking Trails

Recorded from park sources. Availability and restrictions may vary by season or visitor area.

## Find your way.

Map points represent park land, not verified visitor entrances. Follow the managing agency’s entrance directions. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.

This point represents park land, and may not be a public entrance. Follow official entrance directions.

[Official visitor information & directions ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=578)

## Read before you roam.

[THE FIELD GUIDE

### Reading trail closures before a California park visit

Plan around the named trail, road, or visitor area in an official notice, and distinguish a partial reopening from complete access.

Read the guide](https://caparks.org/guides/trail-closures-and-partial-reopenings)

## Sources & verification

Park facts and notices are checked separately. Missing facility information does not mean a facility is absent. Official visitor page checked Oct 20, 2026.

- [California State Parks visitor directory](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=21805) · Oct 20, 2026

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