Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Big Sur, CA

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Big Sur, California (54)

    1. Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park Campground

    63 Reviews
    Big Sur, CA
    0 miles
    Website
    +1 (831) 667-2315

    $75 / night

    "I spent 2 nights and 3 days hiking from Big Sur Station to Sykes Hot Springs camping site, via Ventana camping site on way back -- 22 mile round trip."

    "I love love love big sur! This is where I stayed during my bike trip from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Big Sur was definitely a challenge with all that hills but the scenery was so beautiful."

    2. Big Sur Campground & Cabins

    28 Reviews
    Big Sur, CA
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (831) 667-2322

    $80 - $699 / night

    "My husband and doggos have been to big sur three times now. It is our favorite spot to go. Good size lots, we have only been tent camping. Right near a river which is so much fun!"

    "Touring Big Sur and surrounding areas."

    3. Ventana Campground

    23 Reviews
    Big Sur, CA
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (831) 667-2331

    $85 - $105 / night

    "I have always ended up here every time I have visited Big Sur because the public campgrounds in the area are always booked out, but this has to be one of my favorite places that I have ever camped."

    "Great location for easy access to the state parks. Pricey but we fortunately didn’t have any neighbors (site 29)."

    4. Fernwood Campground & Resort

    16 Reviews
    Big Sur, CA
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (831) 667-2422

    $60 - $100 / night

    "It’s situated on the river in Big Sur, and is surrounded by the majestic Redwood trees. If you don’t feel like cooking head up to the restaurant for a delicious meal."

    "There is nothing not gorgeous about this site in Big Sur. It’s also very close to Pfeiffer Beach."

    5. Julia Pfeiffer Burns Environmental Camping — Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park

    13 Reviews
    Big Sur, CA
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (831) 667-1112

    "Conveniently located along route 1 south of Big Sur, this campground is tucked into a redwood forest. It was quiet, and I wish we'd had more time to explore the park's recreation opportunities."

    "This is another favorite of my Big Sur stops. If you're with a big group, this campground has lots of tent sites and plenty of room to host multiple campers."

    6. Andrew Molera State Park Campground

    8 Reviews
    Big Sur, CA
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (831) 667-2315

    $50 / night

    "Big Sur is one of my favorite CA stops and this campsite is a perfect place to pitch your tent and enjoy the scenery."

    "Easy walk from the parking area with intermittent views of the river. A few stairs but mostly flat. The river along the camp site was dry due to the time of year."

    7. Limekiln State Park Campground — TEMPORARILY CLOSED

    40 Reviews
    Lucia, CA
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (805) 434-1996

    $35 / night

    "This spot is a favorite in Big Sur's magical beachside forest. Books up well in advance, so last-minute reservations are quite the long-shot."

    "The entire campground isn't like this, but our site was directly beneath the highway and next to the beach. There are fun hikes that leave right from camp that go to a waterfall."

    8. Kirk Creek Campground

    43 Reviews
    Lucia, CA
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (805) 434-1996

    $45 - $49 / night

    "This is one of my all time favorite campsites - it's hard to beat the ocean view, easy access to Kirk Creek and the ocean (rocky water access only from campsite but Sand Dollar Beach is just down the road"

    "We happened to drive in at the right time, had one walk- in site available. Campsites, large, away from other campers and clean."

    9. Saddle Mountain Ranch

    23 Reviews
    Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (831) 624-1617

    "close to Big Sur and nice spot. Very close to other people. Can buy wood from the camp and shower!"

    "It’s close to Monterey, Big Sur, Point Lobos with beautiful scenery. Pool, good shower and laundry facilities. Sites are divided by fences and shrubbery"

    10. Arroyo Seco

    14 Reviews
    Lucia, CA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (805) 434-1996

    $34 - $154 / night

    "Went to tent camp at site #14 (close to the bathrooms and showers) last week. I booked online in advance and arrived a little before check in."

    "recid=10906 is located about 60 minutes south of Salinas in the Los Padres National Forest."

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Big Sur, CA is Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park Campground with a 4.7-star rating from 63 reviews.

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