Limekiln Sp Campground

About

Limekiln State Park Campground sits along the rugged Big Sur coast, offering 29 campsites divided into two distinct environments. Beach sites 1-12 are positioned near the rocky shoreline with ocean views and sounds, while Redwood sites 13-29 are tucked into a lush canyon beneath towering coastal redwoods along Limekiln Creek. Each campsite comes equipped with a metal fire ring, picnic table, and parking for one or two vehicles depending on location. The campground provides hot token-operated showers ($1 for 5 minutes), flush toilets, and potable water distributed throughout the facility. There are no hookups or dump station on-site; the nearest dump station is at Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park. Due to the narrow winding access and compact site layout, vehicle length is limited to 15 feet and RV/trailer length to 24 feet. Beyond camping, the park preserves four historic lime kilns from the 1880s accessible via a short trail. The Limekiln Trail to Pitkins Curve is open, though Hare Creek and Limekiln Falls Trail remain closed. Reservations through ReserveCalifornia are required for all sites, with a 7-night maximum stay during peak season.

Directions

Located 2 miles south of Lucia off Highway 1, approximately 56 miles south of Carmel at mile marker 20.95.