Van-tested notes
Walk-in camp only (0.25 mile). No reservations — first come, first served. One of the best values on the Big Sur coast.
Know before you go
- Walk-in only — no vehicles at sites
- Zero signal
- River can flood in winter
The facts
Cost
$25/night
Legal status
legal
Distance from LA
300 mi · ~5.3 hr drive
Elevation
30 ft
Season
year round
Van access
easy
Safety score
9/10
Last verified
2026-02
Cell signal
Verizonnone
AT&Tnone
T-Mobilenone
Amenities
beach accessriverHikingwildflowersWhere it is
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