Monterey · California Department of Parks and Recreation
Park-specific information
The October 9, 2026 update announces an October 16 partial reopening while retaining closures on Pfeiffer Falls, Valley View, Oak Grove, Mt. Manuel, Big Sur River Gorge and Pine Ridge trails. Use this newer scoped update rather than treating the whole park as reopened.
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.
Pfeiffer Big Sur 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.
Recorded from park sources. Availability and restrictions may vary by season or visitor area.
OpenStreetMap routes that intersect recorded park boundaries. Distances cover each route’s mapped California portion, which may extend beyond this park. Check official maps and current access rules.
Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL
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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 ↗Park facts and notices are checked separately. Missing facility information does not mean a facility is absent. Official visitor page checked Oct 20, 2026.
Within 35 miles in a straight line. Travel distances and entrances vary.
