Limekiln Sp Campground

Open — The campground is closed until further notice due to infrastructure repairs and storm damage. The park remains open for day use only from 8:00 a.m. to sunset. Access is only available from the south via Highway 1, as the highway remains closed approximately 4.4 miles north of the park due to landslides.

About

Limekiln State Park Campground sits in one of Big Sur's most scenic locations, where majestic coastal redwoods meet the dramatic Pacific coastline. The 716-acre park offers camping in two distinct areas: redwood sites along Limekiln Creek provide a forested retreat among towering trees, while beach loop sites offer stunning ocean views and the sound of crashing waves. The campground serves as a base for exploring the park's attractions, including a small rocky beach accessible via short trails, the historic Rockland Lime and Lumber Company kilns from the 1880s, and seasonal Limekiln Falls. Trails wind through redwood groves and along the creek to reach these destinations. The park is located on Highway 1 at mile marker 20.95, two miles south of Lucia, making it accessible to those traveling the legendary Big Sur coast. Despite its relatively small size with limited sites, the campground's combination of redwood forest ambiance and coastal access makes it a highly sought-after destination along this iconic stretch of California coastline.

Directions

Located 56 miles south of Carmel on Highway 1 at mile marker 20.95, two miles south of Lucia. Park entrance is at the south end of the bridge over Limekiln Creek. Currently only accessible from the south via Highway 1 due to road closures to the north.

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