Public Campground
Julia Pfeiffer Burns SP Environmental Campsite
Julia Pfeiffer Burns SP Environmental Campsite is located near the rugged coastline of California, featuring rocky cliffs and dense forests. Temperatures typically range from 50°F to 70°F, with cooler conditions in the winter months. Nearby attractions include McWay Falls and the scenic trails of Big Sur, offering opportunities for exploration and sightseeing.
Description
Two Environmental Campsites are located on the west side of Highway 1 south of McWay Cove. Both sites are hike-in only and no vehicle access is permitted. These sites are extremely popular year round and usually fill up six months in advance.
No dogs are permitted in the campground or on park trails.
PLEASE NOTE: Camping in the two designated sites is the only camping permitted in the park. Camping or sleeping inside a vehicle in the parking lot or on the highway is not allowed.
Detours Nearby

Road's End, Bradley Lockwood
2 hrs 16 min away

Lake San Antonio - North Shore
2 hrs 26 min away
Drive Time
- 1 hr 16 min from Salinas, CA
- 1 hr 30 min from Santa Cruz, CA
- 1 hr 49 min from San Jose, CA
- 2 hrs 58 min from San Luis Obispo, CA
Location
Julia Pfeiffer Burns SP Environmental Campsite is located in California
Coordinates
36.156784 N
121.671809 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 user
- AT&T5GGood Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 user
- AT&T5GGood Coverage
Access
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Fires

