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# Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park

Monterey · California Department of Parks and Recreation

BEFORE YOUR VISIT

Closure noticeTrails & roads

### Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park: Six trails retained under the fire closure

Park-specific information

- [Six trails retained under the fire closure](https://caparks.org/parks/pfeiffer-big-sur-state-park)

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.

[Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=570)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=570)

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=36.2528003&lon=-121.7873362)

## About Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park

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.

## Activities & facilities

[Camping ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/camping)[Picnicking ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/picnicking)[Interpretive programs ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/interpretive-programs)[Swimming ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/swimming)[Hiking ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/hiking)En route CampsitesTent CampingGroup CampsitesHike-and-Bike CampsitesLodgingRV Dump StationRV AccessFood ServiceCamp StoreParkingRestrooms / ShowersRestroomsDrinking Water AvailableHistorical/Cultural SitePicnic AreasExhibits and ProgramsGuided ToursInterpretive ExhibitsNature & Wildlife ViewingFamily ProgramsHiking Trails

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

## Mapped hiking trails.

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.

- [Manuel Peak Trail ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/manuel-peak-trail-osm-19173344)11.0 mapped mi

[All mapped hiking routes ↗](https://caparks.org/trails)

Trail data © [OpenStreetMap contributors](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright) · [ODbL](https://opendatacommons.org/licenses/odbl/1-0/)

## 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=570)

## 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

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

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