Best RV Parks & Resorts near Big Sur, CA

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Best RV Sites Near Big Sur, CA (45)

    Camper-submitted photo from Monterey Pines RV Park - Military
    Camper-submitted photo from Monterey Pines RV Park - Military
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    2. Carmel by the River RV Park

    11 Reviews
    32 Photos
    239 Saves
    Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

    Located in Carmel Valley, we are close to everything connected to your Carmel/Monterey vacation. 10-15 minutes gets you to Carmel and Monterey and the Pacific Ocean. Pebble Beach is 15 minutes away. Hiking? Garland Regional Park is less than 10 minutes down the road and beautiful Point Lobos is only 15 minutes away. Big Sur, just down the road on US 1 about 30-40 minutes. Great food and wine? We are surrounded by it in every direction.

    Propane fire pits are welcome. Sorry, Monterey County does not allow wood burning fires.

    We have great Wifi and our new Business Lounge is open for you remote workers. Monthly rates are available in our winter season from October thru April.

    We are an RV-only park with sites to accommodate upt o 40' rigs. Our neighbor, Saddle Mountain offers tent camping.

    Come stay with us once and we will make sure you come back. Thank you and Safe Travels.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $110 - $235 / night

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    3. Yanks RV Resort

    11 Reviews
    25 Photos
    46 Saves
    Soledad, California
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    4. Marina Dunes RV Park

    9 Reviews
    9 Photos
    337 Saves
    Marina, California
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    5. Thousand Trails San Benito

    12 Reviews
    57 Photos
    55 Saves
    Paicines, California

    Monterey Bay RV campground and preserve is nestled in rolling hills about 14 miles south of Hollister, California. The climate is tempered by the ocean, which is only 50 miles to the west, and wildlife is abundant throughout the area. San Benito RV Resort 's modern facilities ensure convenience and comfort. The on-site live entertainment and planned activities keep things interesting. When it's time to explore the area, there are many natural attractions and activities around San Benito RV Resort , such as the Pinnacles National Monument, fresh and salt-water fishing, and golf courses. Visit the famous Monterey Bay Aquarium during your time at Thousand Trails' Monterey Bay RV campground. It's an experience that won't be forgotten! See wildlife & natural attractions from a Monterey Bay RV campground Whether you're planning a retreat for the whole family, a group of friends or a getaway for two, there's no shortage of unique activities to explore at San Benito RV & Camping Resort. Plan activities upon arrival or visit this page before your departure to plan ahead. Looking for more? Our friendly staff can fill you in on all of the great ways to make your stay a memorable experience.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    6. Saddle Mountain Ranch

    23 Reviews
    65 Photos
    373 Saves
    Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

    We are located on 89 acres of forest land off Carmel Valley Road, just 5 miles from HWY 1. Nestled within oaks, Monterey pines, and redwoods, Saddle Mountain offers a great peaceful getaway for those seeking a break from the bustle of life. Experience Carmel Valley where the climate is tempered by the ocean just 15 minutes away. Our RV village offers 30-amp hook-ups, restrooms, free hot showers, wifi, cable, playground and we are pet-friendly. You can also enjoy our sparkling pool in the months of May to October. RV max length is up to 30ft. Enjoy Saddle Mountain Ranch and the surrounding areas with all the amenities and comforts of home. Our cabins have a variety of layouts and amenities to accommodate the different needs and desires of our guests. Camping Sites Pitch your tent on our cozy mountain amongst the trees and beautiful settings. Enjoy a short walk to our sparkling pool where you can relax under the gazebo with a propane fire pit. We also have fire pits (burning Duraflame logs only) for your campsite use as you gaze at the stars. Free hot showers/bathrooms are for our Saddle campers to use, and when you camp with us you can indulge in amenities such as ping pong, horseshoe pits, badminton or check out a board game. We welcome guests to try our Saddle Mountain trail up into the forest with beautiful views. Can’t wait to see you!

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    7. Monterey County Fairgrounds

    7 Reviews
    15 Photos
    123 Saves
    Monterey, California
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $70 / night

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    8. Big Sur Campground & Cabins

    28 Reviews
    53 Photos
    772 Saves
    Big Sur, California

    Located among majestic Coastal Redwood trees along the pristine Big Sur River, Big Sur Campground & Cabins offers camping and lodging with the emphasis on Family. Enjoy RV/campsite camping on the forest floor as you watch the kids inner tube by in the cool water. Or pamper your family in one of several styles of cabins, from rustic camping cabins to fully equipped cabins with kitchens and fireplaces.

    Pitch your tent among the redwood trees and enjoy camping in one of the most beautiful settings anywhere. A firepit and picnic table are provided at each campsite, and you'll find a bath house with hot showers nearby.

    Big Sur Campground and Cabins welcomes you and your RV. We can accommodate trailers and motorhomes up to 40 feet in length in select sites. In addition to a picnic table and firepit, we provide water and electric hookups at the site, and a central dump station.

    If you're looking for the feel of camping but don't have your own gear, take a look at our popular cabins. Situated on or near the river, each cabin includes a queen bed with linens, blankets, and towels to use the camper’s bathhouse. Simply bring your cooler and camp stove and you're ready to go!

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $80 - $699 / night

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    9. Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park Campground

    61 Reviews
    182 Photos
    1185 Saves
    Big Sur, California

    Pfeiffer Big Sur Campground features 189 RV and tent sites are situated on or near the Big Sur River. There is a Campfire Center that offers evening programs on the weekends during peak season.

    Each campsite includes a parking area for at least one car, a fire pit with half-grill and picnic table. No hookups are provided at any site. Fresh water, hot showers and toilets are a short walk.

    All incoming campers must check in at the entrance kiosk. Camper vehicles must display vehicle tag (proof of reservation) in the windshield. Vehicle tags are also valid for day use entrance into other area state parks.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • Tents

    $50 - $75 / night

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    10. Moss Landing KOA Express

    15 Reviews
    22 Photos
    110 Saves
    Moss Landing, California
    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $69 - $80 / night

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Recent RV Reviews in Big Sur

481 Reviews of 45 Big Sur Campgrounds


  • Wendy S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Yanks RV Resort
    Nov. 18, 2024

    Yanks RV Resort

    Fancy!

    As folks who live in their van and travel, this is probably one of the fancier places we’ve stayed. Since part of 1 is closed, we had to detour. This is a true RV park that many live in for long periods. Thus, the bathrooms and showers were so nice and clean. It is expensive, at $80, but it’s what we had to do and found it to be super nice. It was a quick stay, as we headed to Pinnacles NP West for some hiking. Only 30 minutes away.

  • Wendy S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Laguna Seca Recreation Area
    Nov. 18, 2024

    Laguna Seca Recreation Area

    Perfect for our needs!

    We were just traveling through since part of 1 is closed. Found this spot for $51 and it was great. It is hilly, which made it cool to walk around for views. The water is not potable, but bathrooms were very clean and the staff were so kind. There was not a race, but there were some cars running the track the next morning. Which was pretty cool!

  • KThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Salinas-Monterey KOA
    Oct. 8, 2024

    Salinas-Monterey KOA

    Parking lot with a pool

    Pretty basic place. Level, noisy highway. Very friendly staff clean. I enjoy more of the outdoors so not really my cup of tea. Very narrow spaces.

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    Aug. 30, 2024

    Pinnacles Campground — Pinnacles National Park

    The Pinnacles are Other-Worldly - this is your launchpad

    I didn’t enjoy this campground for years — I’d always drive home, to my cooler coastal home. It is WICKED hot in the summer. But one time, I joined my daughter, who did have a summer reservation, and I changed my mind! They have a pool! The kids are thrilled! There are beautiful tucked away campsites in the shade, by a creek. Really enjoyed cooking in the evenings outside and settling in. By day, of course, the trails are wild, like a moonscape. In spring, it’s a wildflower fantasia. 

    I was selfishly a little sad when Pinnacles became a national monument, instead of a regional secret. But I’m so glad they got the money, they deserve it! Note: I discovered it because my kids were in rock climbing classes in town, and “this” was the field trip. So exciting to see their first climbing and bouldering outside.

  • Brittanie F.The Dyrt PRO User
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    Aug. 26, 2024

    Big Sur Campground & Cabins

    Staff are awful

    Long story short the staff were unhelpful and lied about there being multiple spots open. When we arrived the people in the spot next to us had completely blocked our spot with one of their cars and were using our table. Had to asked a second time to be moved spots and only found out there were available spots when someone without a reservation showed up to registration when I was up there complaining.

  • Michael O.
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    Aug. 2, 2024

    Saddle Mountain Ranch

    In between camping and glamping, but somehow neither

    So, if you’re looking to be in nature and have a proper camping experience, this ain’t it. If you want a resort style vacation, this isn’t it either… yet somehow it’s a little of both. I wouldn’t recommend tent camping because you’re literally right next to your neighbor camping and isn’t really in the “woods”. Suggest you get a delux tent which includes a bed, fire pit and bbq. That’s why I’ve rated it high because it’s what I needed for one night. Plus the pull and games (corn hill, ping pong) are nice additions. Just know what you’re in for.

  • Chris N.The Dyrt PRO User
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    Jul. 21, 2024

    Veteran's Memorial Park Campground

    Affordable Monterey/Carmel Access

    I have family in Monterey, but can't see paying the higher prices for a hotel or home rental when I visit. This location gives you complete access to the beautiful surrounding area at a price that doesn't hurt. Showers, restrooms, tables and fire rings make it really sweet for the family on a light camping adventure. I dry camp a lot, and having the amenities is worth the fees they're asking. Your best bet to get a site is to show up a day or two early, if you can, due to a first come first serve policy for sites. The early bird gets the worm. No reservations can be made.

  • LThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Pinto Lake City Park
    Jun. 30, 2024

    Pinto Lake City Park

    Small City Park... Good Option for short and/or Longer Stays

    Small city park with RV Parking on grass between lake and baseball fields.  Sites almost level; however, might need to use a few blocks.  Park was busy with locals using pavilions for birthday and other parties when we visited on a Saturday in June.  Adjacent baseball field was busy on Sunday morning with little league game and parking lot was full.  Cars were being parked in unused RV spots.  Many people were fishing from the shoreline.  Many Candian geese (with poop) were in the dock area and alone the shoreline.  Some ducks made themselves at home in the shade under our RV.  Temperature was considerably cooler versus the very hot temps only a few miles further inland.  Nice that each site has electric / water / sewer hook-ups.  Two rest rooms (one by lake and one by baseball field) were a little dirty due to heavy use.  Unfortunate there are no showers and that you can only walk around perhaps 10% of the lake shoreline.  Quiet at night as they lock the park gate... they give you an access card ($25 deposit req'd) if you need to leave and return after gate is locked at night.  Called and requested my $25 credit after refund was not automatically received a few days later.  Credit was immediately made.  A good option especially if parks along the coast are booked and you want reasonably cool temperatures.  Would stay again.

  • Tammy P.The Dyrt ADMIN User
    Camper-submitted photo from Kirk Creek Campground
    Jun. 14, 2024

    Kirk Creek Campground

    Most beautiful view

    small hill top campground with amazing sunrise and sunset view. There is a small trail to go down the beach right next to camp site #22 Avoid sites that close to the restroom as it can get very smelly. Site #7,8,9 are the best with open space for ocean views. Can get very windy at night (depending on on season) so secure down your tent tightly

  • Jose J.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Monterey Pines RV Park - Military
    Jun. 14, 2024

    Monterey Pines RV Park - Military

    Beautiful RV Park and golf course

    Campground is for active duty, retired military and DoD Civilians. Pretty quiet with the exception of the Monterey Regional Airport next to it and even then it wasn’t very noticeable. The golf course next to it is beautiful so bring your sticks or rent them from the clubhouse. One of the more affordable courses to play in the area. Our site was level left to right but we did have to jack the front of the trailer up higher than usual. Clean restrooms and bath house. FREE LAUNDRY FACILITIES TOO. Definitely want to go back but for a longer stay.

  • Tippy B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Veteran's Memorial Park Campground
    Jun. 12, 2024

    Veteran's Memorial Park Campground

    Perfect access to Big Sur & Pebble Beach

    We were driving thru and needed a place to van camp. Found this location from the dyrt app. The camp site is located on park grounds. If you have little ones they’ll have fun on the playground. Parking was easy to pick for us. There’s also hot showers which is only open from 7AM to 9PM. Someone will turn the water access off outside of those time frames. They will also allow showers with no camping option which is $4. Overall for the stay being only $47, having the options of a hot shower, rest rooms and ability to have a fire pit and the convenience of the Big Sur, makes this site worth it.

  • NThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Saddle Mountain Ranch
    Jun. 9, 2024

    Saddle Mountain Ranch

    Nice but crowded

    First of all this place is beautiful. It is a very well maintained campground. Its set up is very much like a KOA. The sites are very close to each other. There is room enough for your rig but parking is elsewhere and limited. The bathrooms are clean but small. On the men’s side there is one stall and one separate shower. There is another site but I didn’t see it. Overall I suppose if RV camping is your thing it’s ok. I just don’t like being this close to people when I am on vacation. It’s like a hotel room without walls. It was convenient, clean, and close to where I needed to go.

  • Eva C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Road's End, Bradley Lockwood
    Jun. 8, 2024

    Road's End, Bradley Lockwood

    Beautiful and peaceful

    The sites are clean and the views are lovely. We loved the fire pits and the string lights hanging from the trees. Very nice atmosphere.

  • Sonya S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Sunset State Beach
    May. 31, 2024

    Sunset State Beach

    Clean and quite

    This is a beautiful place, camp site behind woods, this, waving sound won’t bother at night.

    Very clean and friendly staffs

  • Jaime  G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area — Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area
    May. 19, 2024

    Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area — Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area

    Molina Ghost Run 2024

    This year MG run was held in Hollister Hills due to Clear Creek being closed. My registration came with free camp spot in the Upper Ranch. For an organized trail run I would give it a 5 star as it was very respectful and actually not loud at all including day light hours.

    From a dispersed camp/ camp experience I am giving this a 4 star thats because I knew I was not camping here for a camp experience but an off-road experience with many other off-road enthusiast.

  • LThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Betabel RV Park
    Apr. 29, 2024

    Betabel RV Park

    Mrs

    Great RV park. Really clean, showers hot and a little food market. Reception really friendly and helpful with good local knowledge. Well kept site.

  • Rupert C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Road's End, Bradley Lockwood
    Apr. 29, 2024

    Road's End, Bradley Lockwood

    All you could ask for

    Quiet, serene and green and beautiful. i really don’t know what else you could ask for in a remote campsite. It is a 10 for the view and the setting. I will so be back….and often Rupert

  • New D.
    Camper-submitted photo from Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area — Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area
    Apr. 9, 2024

    Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area — Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area

    Revisiting after 25 yrs! So glad we did!

    The moon , stars, and timing of life could not have lived up better for us and our decision to revisit after a not-so great experience 25 yrs ago!

    When my hubby told us, we were going to Hollister for our annual off-roading trip with our grandkids, I immediately became apprehensive and worried of other inconsiderate and dangerous riders, infestation of bugs and ticks (more than I have ever witnessed in my life during my past visit years ago), among garbage and other things.

    All the worry was for nothing! This trip could not have been more peaceful, magical, and all the campers were very respectful of others space, quiet and children present.

    It was just the right crowd, amount of dispersed visitors, and super clean!!!!

    What I liked most was - the presence of caring and kind park rangers! Making sure safety was a priority, but knowing we were there to have fun as well! Thank you!!!

    I’m 54, an outdoor enthusiast, and pay a lot of attention to my environment. It was unreal that there was no annoying bugs to be seen anywhere, although I’m sure they were present in. Forest - just not out being annoying. Could be the presence of so many kinds of birds as well. I’ve never seen so much beauty flying around in one place and comfortable with dropping in and saying hello to our grandkids! Made for picture perfect postcards incase any of you visitors love bird watching.

    The trails were so well maintained and tracks groomed for safety . I have zero complaints and will definitely be returning!

    I everyone of us had an awesome time!

  • James N.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Pinnacles Campground — Pinnacles National Park
    Mar. 19, 2024

    Pinnacles Campground — Pinnacles National Park

    Beautiful, and secluded spot

    They have had some flood damage, so repairs are going on. Beautiful spot, great trails, showers, general store. Didn't get to see any condors.  I'll stay here again. AT&T was acceptable coverage.

    Only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because of the maintenance going on, once that is complete it's a 5 Star.



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