Ancient redwood grove near a hidden rocky beach
About 2 miles north of the park entrance (at mile marker 38), you can walk a half-mile down a fire road to the rocky beach at Partington Cove. There's an old-growth redwood grove there that Save the Redwoods League helped add to the park in 1981.
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Amenities & Fees
$10 for day-use vehicle entry; no charge to walk or bike into the park.
Camping and Lodging: Reservations can be made online at ReserveCalifornia.com or by calling the toll free telephone number at 1-800-444-PARK.
For more camping near the park, visit HipCamp.com.
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Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
What To Pack
- Safety: We want visitors to enjoy their experience safely. Simple actions can positively increase your outdoor experience. Such actions include taking water and snacks along with you, staying on designated trails, taking breaks, and letting people know where you are going and approximately what time you're coming back. For more outdoor safety tips, please visit www.parks.ca.gov/SafetyTips (external link).
- What To Bring: Layers of clothing. In the rainy season, pack warm hats, scarves, mittens and plenty of thick, fast-drying socks. And don't forget the raincoats and rain pants. Water, snacks a field guide, binoculars.
More Information
Go to the park website (external link), call (831) 667-2315, or write Big Sur Station #1, Big Sur, CA 93920. The Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park Brochure contains valuable information for trip planning.
