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# Limekiln State Park

Monterey · California Department of Parks and Recreation

BEFORE YOUR VISIT

Closure noticeFacilities

### Limekiln State Park: Campsites near Limekiln Beach

Park-specific information

- [Campsites near Limekiln Beach](https://caparks.org/parks/limekiln-state-park)

The campsites close to the beach are closed during a geotechnical study of Limekiln Bridge. The source does not give a reopening date.

[Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=577)Source checked Oct 20, 2026

Closure noticeTrails & roads

### Limekiln State Park: Hare Creek and Limekiln Falls trails

Park-specific information

- [Hare Creek and Limekiln Falls trails](https://caparks.org/parks/limekiln-state-park)

The official page lists these trails as closed while separately identifying the Limekiln-to-Pitkins-Curve overlook route. Check the current park map before selecting a hike.

[Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=577)Source checked Oct 20, 2026

Closure noticeTrails & roads

### Limekiln State Park: Backcountry trails east of Highway 1

Park-specific information

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

The park is partially open, but backcountry trails east of Highway 1 remain closed for fire suppression. Follow posted closures and current park directions.

[Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=577)Source checked Oct 20, 2026

PLAN YOUR VISIT

## The practical details.

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

**Telephone**: [(831) 643-6036](tel:8316436036)

**Hours**: Day Use: 8:00A.M. to Sunset Kiosk Hours: 8:00A.M. to 4:00P.M **All transactions at Limekiln are currently CASH ONLY**

[Official park information](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=577)

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=36.0099&lon=-121.518)

## About Limekiln State Park

Limekiln 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

[Camping ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/camping)[Fishing ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/fishing)[Beach visits ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/beach-visits)[Geocaching ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/geocaching)[Hiking ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/hiking)Tent CampingRemote CampingRV AccessRestrooms / ShowersRestroomsOutdoor ShowersDrinking Water AvailableBeach AreaHiking 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=577)

## Read before you roam.

[THE FIELD GUIDE

### Plan for campground and visitor-service changes

Separate overnight access, sanitation, boat slips, and maintenance when checking a park’s visitor services.

Read the guide](https://caparks.org/guides/campgrounds-and-visitor-services)[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

[Suggest a correction](https://caparks.org/about#corrections) · [Markdown version](https://caparks.org/parks/limekiln-state-park.md)

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