Best RV Parks & Resorts near Big Sur, CA

RV parks near Big Sur range from full-service resort-style facilities to more basic campgrounds within driving distance of coastal attractions. Carmel by the River RV Park offers 35 full-hookup sites with electric, water, and sewer connections. Big Sur Campground & Cabins provides RV sites with electric and water hookups plus a dump station, though sites lack sewer connections. Marina Dunes RV Park, located north of Big Sur near Monterey, includes full hookup RV sites with 50-amp service. Many parks accommodate larger RVs, though site dimensions vary considerably between locations. "The road in can be tricky if you meet head on with another RV, but don't let that happen stop you," noted one camper about Carmel by the River.

Reservations are essential during peak summer and fall seasons when coastal parks fill quickly. Saddle Mountain Ranch features electric and sewer hookups but has a particularly steep entrance road that can challenge larger rigs. Several reviewers mentioned tight spacing at Monterey County Fairgrounds, making it better suited for smaller motorhomes. Cell service varies dramatically throughout the region, with some Big Sur locations offering no connectivity. Most RV parks in the area remain open year-round, though winter storms occasionally impact coastal access routes. Pets are generally permitted at RV parks throughout the region, though specific restrictions may apply regarding breed, size, or number of animals allowed per site.

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Best RV Sites Near Big Sur, California (46)

    1. Monterey Pines RV Park - Military

    9 Reviews
    Monterey, CA
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (831) 656-7563

    "Pretty quiet with the exception of the Monterey Regional Airport next to it and even then it wasn’t very noticeable."

    "Great location near Monterey. Full hookup and fully paved. Restrooms were fairly clean. Great for a stopover or if you’re visiting Monterey."

    2. Carmel by the River RV Park

    11 Reviews
    Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (831) 624-9329

    $110 - $235 / night

    "Just small enough to not feel like a city and big enough for Class A motor homes. The road in can be tricky if you meet head on with another RV, but don't let that happen stop you. We will be back!"

    "The campground was very clean, and quiet! Every camper I met was very pleasant. I would absolutely go again!!

    Yes they have 30 amp service."

    3. Yanks RV Resort

    12 Reviews
    Soledad, CA
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (855) 926-5778

    "Very nice paved all the way with full hook up and amenities like jacuzzi and pool and gym is a plus plus very close to national park."

    "Friendly staff. All blacktop roads and level parking pads. Beautiful shower facilities and laundry. Nice pool. Not many trees."

    4. Marina Dunes RV Park

    11 Reviews
    Marina, CA
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (831) 384-6914

    "I have a camper van and I didn’t need all the hook up. There is a Best Western right next to this place were we ended up getting a room instead as that was less expensive."

    "We love Marina Dunes RV Resort! This was our first stay here and we thoroughly enjoyed it! We love the proximity to the beach and the beautiful dunes. The park was very clean and well-maintained."

    5. Thousand Trails San Benito

    12 Reviews
    Paicines, CA
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "Plenty of sites if you have 30 amp. Plenty of full hook up sites. The 50 amp sites were all in one section. If you don’t need to run your A/C you can get by with 30 amp hook up."

    "This location is a fairly convenient distance to Pinnacles National Park if you prefer not to stay at the national park campground."

    6. Saddle Mountain Ranch

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

    "Can’t beat the view, proximity to Carmel, amenities and cleanliness of this facility."

    "Super dog friendly.  10 minute drive to town, 15 to the beach, and 10 minutes to hike at Garland Ranch.

    We are tent car campers. "

    7. Big Sur Campground & Cabins

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

    $80 - $699 / night

    "It's on the north end of Big Sur which is great since you can come from the north or drive through Big Sur to get there (which is beautiful)."

    "The grounds are well kept and the store has just about everything you could need. Sites are decently spread apart and all have fire pits."

    8. Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park Campground

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

    $50 - $75 / night

    "Hikes within short walking distance and within bike or short car ride to general store and lodge. Coin showers and bathrooms were very clean."

    "Many sites all nestled with the trees and foliage creating a private feel. Many things to see and do along Hwy 1 here in Big Sur."

    9. Monterey County Fairgrounds

    9 Reviews
    Monterey, CA
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (831) 717-7167

    $70 / night

    "We stopped by here to stay only a night or two but ended up staying for 3 nights since it was close to the bay and downtown. It was basically a large parking lot with hookups."

    "Two sites share one electrical box... bring 50A / 30A adapters just in case. Upper rest-room bldg has one shower with good pressure and hot water. Also has one outside washer/dryer."

    10. Riverside Campground & Cabins

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    Big Sur, CA
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (831) 667-2414

    $75 - $250 / night

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RV Park Reviews near Big Sur, CA

556 Reviews of 46 Big Sur Campgrounds


  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 25, 2024

    San Lorenzo Park

    Easy, Convenient & Pretty

    What a find! Mostly level, mostly gravel and grass, mostly pull through sites. Water, and 30 amp and 12 V available. Not sure about 50 amp. Good cell service, bathrooms, showers and a dump station round out the on-site conveniences. Firings and picnic tables with a choice of well-shaded or solar-friendly sites. A nice walking path, circles the campground and is well used in the mornings and evenings by locals running or walking dogs and babies. The first half of the park has a rustic agriculture, museum, and lots of old farm equipment on display. There are also spaces to rent for parties and events with their own parking area separate from the campground. King City has grocery, gas, some restaurants and some shops just outside of the park.

  • r
    Jul. 3, 2021

    Betabel RV Resort

    Clean quiet safe

    This is a great RV resort for extended stay or overnight if traveling through. Lots of pull through sites for long RVs which are OK here. In the summer, there is a strong coastal influence so it stays cool here! Amenities include a pool, very clean bathrooms and showers and a small store.

  • Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 21, 2023

    Veteran's Memorial Park Campground

    Nice City Campground Close to Downtown Monterey

    Nice parklike campground run by the City of Monterey. It’s adjacent to a day use area with a big playground and some little hiking trails. You can walk to downtown Monterey’s restaurants and shops from here, about 1-2 miles away. The campground is on a hill though, so you’re going downhill the whole way down and uphill the whole way up. 

    Cost is $44/night, plus a $6 surcharge for RVs. Sites are dry camping but there’s a dump station with potable water, free for campers, $12 for non-campers. Showers are free for campers as well! A rarity in California. Showers were clean and had good pressure, but the water was only warm, not hot.  

    The website and the signs in the campground say there’s a 21ft vehicle limit. But according to other reviews it seems to be hit or miss if you get called out on it by the rangers. We are in a 26ft class C and decided to go for it and had no issues. I can see why there’s a length limit though, as the roads in the campground are narrow and full of overhanging trees. The drive through town to get to the campground was a little gnarly as well. UPDATE: Ranger spoke with us about the size of our motorhome and didn’t kick us out, but asked us not to come back. Fair enough. He was very nice about it. 

    Cell service was really weak in the campground, and the cell booster did not help (this was for both Verizon and ATT). Lots of trees in the campground so our solar panel didn’t get much sun. Also most sites are iffy on flatness, but #30 was ok with levels.

  • R
    Mar. 10, 2022

    Thousand Trails San Benito

    Very rough

    Plenty of sites if you have 30 amp. Plenty of full hook up sites. The 50 amp sites were all in one section. If you don’t need to run your A/C you can get by with 30 amp hook up. We loved most of the sites were pull thru. Had good picnic tables. Restrooms and showers were great. Like others have said this place needs a lot of care. A lot of sites were out of order. Nice trails there. Gilmore was a distance for us to restock on supplies. Pool was open but not heated. Hot tub was closed for the winter season. You are out in the sticks so no cell phone service. You could purchase WiFi and patch your phone thru WiFi calling.

  • D
    Jul. 2, 2020

    Moss Landing KOA Express

    Nice little spot in walking distance to restaurants

    Level, concrete pads. Spacing is tight. We had an end space with a nice patch of grass. Small space to walk dogs.

    Campground is directly adjacent to the parking lot and marina from which multiple boats sail for whale watching trips. You can also rent kayaks nearby to kayak in the calm waters where you will almost certainly see sea otters.

    Easy in and out, but tight turns if you have a big rig. Our 30’ class C had no troubles and there were a lot of much larger trailers and class A’s so maybe tight but definitely doable.

    You can easily walk to Phil’s, but expect very long lines. They were not allowing dogs even in outdoor seating area.

    It was very quiet at night, but very loud during the day. Everyone there was very friendly. Very nice and helpful people running the office.

    I would definitely stay here again, especially if going whale watching or kayaking with the sea otters.

  • Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 7, 2021

    Pinnacles Campground — Pinnacles National Park

    Crowded But Not Awful

    The park is amazing and there are so many great hikes, wildlife viewing and picturesque landscapes!

    The campground loop we were in was full and the sites are fairly close to your neighbor but it wasn't bad. The main reason being absolutely NO generators allowed so it was peaceful. The sites were semi private as the brush and trees have grown around most sites offering a little privacy. Other campers were friendly and considerate. Note that the RV side with the hook up does not offer any privacy and is near the main road. RVs are not confined to that area though.

    The spots are flat and include fire pit, picnic table and food locker. Raccoons apparently are a big problem here so keep your food locked up. There is a small general store/visitor center with a variety of food items, stove fuel, firewood, general camping supplies and souvenirs. WiFi also available for $10 for 7days per device. We paid, but our T-Mobile hotspot with Weboost won out in the end because the WiFi did not reach our spot. There is better reception for the WiFI in other spots. No cell reception with AT&T or Verizon.

    The hiking is great! and during the week pleasantly absent of tons of other hikers. Masks are required even on trails when 6 ft distance cannot be maintained, and people were very respectful of that on the trails. There is a lot of wildlife to see though sadly we did not see any condors on this trip. The caves are currently closed due to Covid. 

    Other amenities:

    Tent cabins

    RV only loop with 30amp hook up only (no sewer or water hook up)

    Showers

    Bathrooms

    Garbage and Recycling

    RV dump station (flush water only)

    Fresh water filler up (near RV camping area)

    Group camping

    Pool (currently closed)

    Pets allowed but NOT allowed on any trails

    Overall a great experience for a lesser known National Park, would come here again!

  • S
    Apr. 1, 2019

    Plaskett Creek Campground - Los Padres National Forest

    Beautiful location

    Minimal amenities (to be expected in many state campgrounds) - no electric, no dump station, but there is access to drinking water (community spigots). It’s also right across from a short (.2mile) trail with jaw-dropping views of the bluffs and surrounding mountains. At night all I heard was the ocean and a great horned owl. The one downer: although this is on the edge of the Verizon coverage map, there is NO cell service unless you walk out to the short trail, where you might get a single bar of 1x or 3G. We got nothing with our AT&T hotspot.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 14, 2022

    Pinnacles Campground — Pinnacles National Park

    Get there early

    Great for tent camping and hiking. RV sites have 30 amp hookups. No water or sewer hookups. Dump station was available. RV sites are all gravel and fairly flat. Paying after the store closed at 6pm was an ordeal. Could never make it happen. We tried to log in for 3$ to pay online but it failed and we were never able to connect. Tent sites were secluded, many under shade trees, and well dispersed. Bathrooms were few and far between. Mostly vault toilets. There is a pool that families will enjoy. There is a small store. Walks and hikes are what is available. For a National Park it underwhelmed.

  • Azizah T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 4, 2020

    Pinnacles Campground — Pinnacles National Park

    A family friendly camp

    This campground is right outside of the park, near the visitor center. It’s a convenient campground with plenty of restrooms and they are well maintained. The site we camped at was very spacious (site 3). Its a very family friendly campground, many kids riding their bikes around. From the campground it’s an easy hike into pinnacles, or they have a shuttle that takes you right to the trails. The general store is next to the visitor center so it’s also walking distance for firewood and such. We hiked condor trail which was pretty killer seeing the condors up there. It gets pretty warm out here so definitely plan ahead and go during good weather time. We last minute booked our site for mid May and it actually wasn’t that hot.(low 80s during the day) The hikes are really cool, my favorite hike is bear gulch reservoir through the bear gulch caves trail!


Guide to Big Sur

Explore the beauty of RV camping near Big Sur, California, where stunning coastal views and serene natural landscapes await. With a variety of well-reviewed parks, you can enjoy a comfortable stay while immersing yourself in the great outdoors.

Some prices for RV Parks range from $40 to $160

  • The Carmel by the River RV Park offers a welcoming atmosphere with prices that reflect its well-maintained facilities and friendly service.
  • At Yanks RV Resort, you can expect a clean and modern environment, making it a great stop for travelers at around $60.
  • Marina Dunes RV Park provides a beautiful location close to the beach, with rates starting at approximately $160.

RVers appreciate amenities like electric hookups and showers

  • Monterey Pines RV Park - Military features full electric hookups and clean shower facilities, making it a convenient choice for military families.
  • At Moss Landing KOA Express, guests enjoy well-maintained showers and electric hookups, perfect for a comfortable stay.
  • The Thousand Trails San Benito park offers a range of amenities, including electric hookups and clean restroom facilities, ensuring a pleasant experience.

Most parks have pet-friendly policies and recreational activities

  • Cabana Holiday RV Park-cabins welcomes pets and provides a variety of activities for families, making it a great choice for those traveling with furry friends.
  • At Salinas-Monterey KOA, you can enjoy a heated pool and organized games, perfect for keeping the kids entertained.
  • Mission Farm RV Park offers a peaceful setting with opportunities for hiking and wildlife watching, ideal for nature lovers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular RV campsite near Big Sur, CA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular RV campground near Big Sur, CA is Monterey Pines RV Park - Military with a 3.9-star rating from 9 reviews.

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