State Park / State Forest
Near Big Sur, California: $35–$50/night, rigs to 32 ft. Open Year-round. Book 6 months ahead via ReserveCalifornia.
State Park / State Forest
Managing authority
Near Big Sur, California
How much does camping at Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park Campground cost, and when is it open?
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park Campground near Big Sur, California (State Park / State Forest) — camping fee $35–$50/night, season Year-round, RV size limit Up to 32 ft. Reservations: 6 months ahead via ReserveCalifornia — book direct through the official channel.
The numbers
Fee range
$35–$50/night
Season open
Year-round
RV size limit
Up to 32 ft
Reservation window
6 months ahead via ReserveCalifornia
The insider read
Big Sur River sites (loop B 30-45) are the prized spots — book exactly 6 months out 8am PT. The campground access road has a hard 32-ft limit; anything longer goes to private campgrounds further south.
Original analysis from PickRV — synthesised from public sources you can verify, pulling the operational details competitor guides typically skip.
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Book it right
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