Limekiln State Park

63025 Hwy 1 • Big Sur, CA 93920 • (831) 667-2403

The park features breathtaking views of the rugged Big Sur Coast, the beauty of the redwoods and the
cultural history of the limekilns. The park has 28 developed campsites, some in the trees along Limekiln
Creek and some near the beach. Each site has a picnic table, a fire ring and a space for parking.

PARK FEES are due and payable upon entry into the
park. The campsite fee covers one vehicle. There are
additional fees for extra vehicles.
OCCUPANCY: Each campsite may have up to eight
persons (including children).
VEHICLE PARKING: Vehicles may only be parked
in your assigned campsite. They must remain on the
pavement and must not extend into the roadway
beyond the campsite number or limit line. Two
vehicles maximum are allowed per campsite.
RVS/TRAILERS: The RV length limit is 24 feet, and
the trailer length limit is 15 feet. RVs and trailers
are not allowed in the redwood camping area. The
campsites are small, so vehicle size and occupancy
limits are rigorously enforced.
SPEED LIMIT: The maximum speed limit is
15 mph. When pedestrians, bicyclists and children
are present, even 15 mph might be too fast. Use
good judgment.
CHECK-OUT TIME is noon. Please vacate your site
by that time. Check-in is 2 p.m.
RE-REGISTRATION: Campers without reservations
who wish to re-register for another night must contact
the entrance station before 9 a.m. on the morning
they are due out. Site availability is not assured.
QUIET HOURS are from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. To ensure
an enjoyable experience for everyone, please do not
disturb other campers, regardless of the time of day
or night.
NOISE: Radios and other sound-producing devices
must not be audible beyond your immediate
campsite, regardless of the time of day or night.
Generators may only be operated between the
hours of 10 a.m. and 8 p.m.
FIRES AND FIREWOOD: Fires are allowed only
in established fire rings or camp stoves, and
must be attended at all times. Do not gather
firewood in the park––the nutrients must be
allowed to recycle back into the ecosystem. You
may purchase firewood from the camp hosts.
DOGS must be kept on a leash no longer than six
feet and under control at all times. They must be
confined to a vehicle or tent at night. Dogs are
not allowed on trails.
BICYCLES are allowed only on roadways.
Bicycles are not allowed on the trails.
DAY USE/HIKING: Day use hours are 8 a.m.
to sunset. Visitors can access the beach;
however, caution must be exercised as the surf
is cold with large unpredictable waves! No
lifeguard is on duty. Three hiking trails follow
Limekiln Creek’s three tributaries through the
redwood forest. All trails in natural areas must
be traversed with caution and may require
stream crossings (such as Falls Trail) and terrain
difficulties! The Hare Creek Trail follows its
namesake Hare Canyon to a grove of some
of the largest and oldest redwood trees in
Monterey County. The Kilns Trail follows the
West Fork of Limekiln Creek to the four historic
limekilns. Please remain on the trails, as the
canyon walls are steep and unstable, and poison
oak is abundant.

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CAMPING RESERVATIONS: You may make camping reservations by calling (800) 444-7275
(TTY 800-274-7275). To make online reservations, visit our website at www.parks.ca.gov.
ALTERNATE FORMAT: This publication is available in alternate formats by contacting
(800) 777-0369, 711, TTY relay service.
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