A Guide to California's Big Sur

Along the Highway

Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park

Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park features several trails, including a very short one to a beautiful sight: McWay Fall, which drops down a cliff onto the sandy beach. The trail contours above the beach, permitting views from many angles, but access to the beach is not permitted. There is also a trail down to Partington Cove from a highway shoulder 1.9 miles (3km) north of this main park entrance. For more detailed information, see the resources listed on the Books and Maps page.

Camping in this park consists of two "environmental" tent campsites with walk-in access only.

There is a second state park nearby with "Pfeiffer" in its name: Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park.

Reference

• State park vehicle day use fee
• Information 831.667.2315
• Related Web sites
  • Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, California State Parks
  • Reservations and Fees: Camping, Tours, and Day Use, California State Parks
  • Online camping reservations at Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, ReserveAmerica

Activities, Facilities, and Services

• Camping - Campgrounds: State Park environmental campground
  • Camping reservations
    • Reservations and Fees: Camping, Tours, and Day Use, California State Parks
    • You can make camping reservations by telephone
    • You can make camping reservations on line with ReserveAmerica
  • no vehicles; walk-in access only
• Picnic Areas
• Restrooms
• Telephone Services: public telephone
• Scenic Vistas
• Wildlife Viewing
• Waterfalls
  • McWay Fall
  • Canyon Fall
• Hiking and Backpacking: McWay Fall Trail, Ewoldsen Trail. For more detailed information, contact Big Sur Station and see the resources listed on the Books and Maps page.