Riverside Campground
Open year-round. Reservations available through Campspot. All facilities are operational including hot showers, restrooms, and camp store.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 29 at 3:10PM PDT until November 1 at 6:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA
* WHAT...Up to 1.9 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Bay Shoreline locations of San Pablo Bay, San Francisco Bay, and Monterey Bay. * WHEN...Until 6 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...High tides will result in flooding of low-lying infrastructure, isolated road closures, and coastal erosion. Rising tides will bring water and waves farther up the beach than normal, restricting escape from beaches and coastal areas. More substantial impacts are expected along bayshore Marin County where increased flooding is anticipated across low lying areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be 1.9 ft above normal (7.7 ft MLLW) at 02:39 PM Friday 10/30, 1.5 feet above normal (7.3 ft MLLW) at 03:44 PM on Saturday 10/31, and 1.0 ft above normal (6.8 ft MLLW) on Sunday 11/01 at 3:59 PM. These predictions include up to 1.5 ft of surge that will enhance the astronomical tide and flooding threat. High tide varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively.
About
Riverside Campground & Cabins occupies a shaded stretch of the Big Sur River, where coastal redwoods mix with maple, oak, laurel, and poplar. The privately owned property has been welcoming campers to this section of Highway 1 for decades, offering an accessible base camp for exploring one of California's most dramatic coastlines. Sites are dispersed among the trees, with many positioned directly along the riverbank. The campground provides 34 campsites split between tent-only and RV-capable sites, plus 11 cabins ranging from studios to two-bedroom units with kitchens and fireplaces. RV sites accommodate rigs up to 25 feet and include water and electric hookups, fire pits, and picnic tables. Tent sites are similarly equipped with fire pits and tables. Amenities include hot showers, flush restrooms, laundry facilities, a camp store stocking firewood and essentials, and complimentary coffee and oatmeal. The Big Sur River running through the property is a major draw. Guests swim, float on inner tubes provided by the campground, and fish for steelhead during the catch-and-release season (November through February). Pfeiffer Beach and numerous hiking trails lie within a short drive. The campground is pet-friendly, allowing dogs at campsites and most cabins for an additional fee.
Directions
Located at 47020 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA 93920. From Carmel-by-the-Sea, drive 22 miles south on Highway 1. From San Simeon, drive 68 miles north on Highway 1. The campground is on the inland side of the highway along the Big Sur River.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | Yes |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | Yes |
| Price | $25 - $45 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 27ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 25ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| reservations@riversidecampground.com | |
| Phone | +1 (831) 667-2414 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Riverside Campground Official Site | |
| Campground Map |
Availability
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