Private Campground
Riverside Campground & Cabins
Riverside Campground & Cabins is located near the Big Sur River, surrounded by forested terrain. The area experiences temperatures ranging from 50°F to 70°F, with cooler conditions in the winter months. Nearby attractions include Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park and the scenic Pacific Coast Highway, offering opportunities for hiking and sightseeing.
Description
Riverside Campground & Cabins offer 34 sites for tents RV’s and 12 Cabins along the Big Sur River on 16 Acres surrounded by majestic Redwoods.
Beach access and hiking trails are just 10 minutes away. We are located only 22 miles south of Carmel-By-The-Sea and 68 miles north of San Simeon.
Picnic tables and fire pits are on each campsite. We have hot showers, laundry facilities, and clean restrooms.You may swim in and inner-tube down the river. Fishing is seasonal and catch-and-release November through February. We provide 20amp electricity and water hook-ups for each RV site.
Our cabins and rooms are equipped with queen beds and beautiful natural wood interiors. Shared or private decks are available.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Riverside Campground & Cabins is located in California
Directions
Big Sur Riverside Campground and Cabins is located 22 miles south of Carmel By The Sea on Highway One. Driving time from Carmel/Monterey is approximately 45 minutes. From the South and L.A Area Please take US 101 North to Salinas, then Highway 68 West to Monterey, then Highway 1 South to Big Sur. We are located 22 miles south of Carmel, the 2nd campground on the right past the River Inn. From the North and San Francisco Bay Area Take 101 South to Prunedale, use the ‘156 to Monterey Peninsula & Hwy1’ exit, then follow Hwy 1 south. We are located 22 miles south of Carmel, the 2nd campground on the right past the River Inn.
Coordinates
36.265214981971695 N
121.80426971694396 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 10 usersLast on 2/1/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 10 usersLast on 2/1/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 57 min from Salinas, CA
- 1 hr 11 min from Santa Cruz, CA
- 1 hr 30 min from San Jose, CA
- 2 hrs 39 min from San Luis Obispo, CA
