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Andrew Molera State Park Camping

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Andrew Molera State Park - Wikipedia
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Andrew Molera SP

Overview

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Factsheet

Information about Andrew Molera State Park

Location

Address

45500 CA-1, Big Sur, CA 93920

Coordinates

36.2924° N, 121.8372° W

Directions

20 miles south of Carmel on Highway 1

Elevation

Approximately 150 feet (46 meters)

Area

4,766 acres

Terrain

  • Beach

  • Meadows

  • Bluffs

  • Forests

  • Grasslands

  • Rivers

Contact

Phone

(831) 667-1112

Website

https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=29852

Email

BigSurInterp@parks.ca.gov

Operator

California State Parks

Links

Facebook

Big Sur State Parks on Facebook

Twitter

California State Parks on Twitter

Instagram

Andrew Molera State Park on Instagram

Resources

Maps

Videos

Reservations

Reservations available

Reservations can be made up to six months in advance.

Fees

Standard campsites cost $30 per night, and hike-and-bike sites are $5 per night. Extra vehicles cost $10 per night.

Online booking

Reserve California

Phone reservations

1-800-444-7275

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Campground

Season

Open year-round, but the campground closes seasonally from November to early June.

Number of sites

There are 22 standard tent sites and two hike-and-bike campsites.

Site types

Standard tent sites, hike-and-bike sites

Check-in time

2:00 PM

Check-out time

12:00 PM

Pets

Pets are not allowed beyond the day-use parking lot.

Campfires

Campfires are allowed only in designated fire rings.

Group camping

No group campsites are available at Andrew Molera State Park.

Campsites

Max. site occupants

4

Vehicles per site

One vehicle per campsite, with a $10 fee for an additional vehicle.

Maximum vehicle length

Recreational vehicles and trailers are not allowed due to space limitations.

Pad type

Dirt

Campsite features

Fire pits, picnic tables, and food storage lockers

Accessibility

Number of accessible sites

0

Accessible campsites

0

Accommodations

  • Accessible restrooms

  • ADA-compliant pathways

Amenities

Facilities

  • Restrooms

  • Drinking water

  • Picnic tables

  • Food lockers

  • Fire rings

Hookups

No hookups available

Conveniences

  • Restrooms

  • Picnic tables

  • Food storage lockers

On site

  • Restrooms

  • Potable water

  • Picnic tables

Support

  • Park rangers

  • Campground hosts

Waste

Recycling bins

Activities

Sports

  • Windsurfing

  • Surfing

  • Beachcombing

  • Hiking

  • Biking

Nature

  • Nature and wildlife viewing

  • Birdwatching

  • Coastal walking

  • Exploring redwood and oak forests

Recreation

  • Picnicking

  • Guided tours

  • Interpretive exhibits

Service

Wifi

No public Wi-Fi service available in the park.

Carriers

  • Verizon

  • AT&T

  • T-Mobile
    (coverage may be weak depending on location)

Nearby

Attractions

Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
Garrapata State Park,
Point Sur Lighthouse
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Carmel-by-the-Sea
Big Sur River Inn
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
Ventana Wilderness

Members say

Pros

  • Scenic coastal views

  • Quiet and uncrowded atmosphere

  • Great hiking trails

  • Beach access

  • Opportunities for wildlife and birdwatching

Cons

  • Limited amenities

  • No dogs allowed on trails

  • Difficult river crossings during certain seasons

  • Lack of shade in some camping areas

  • Poor cell reception

Tips

  • Bring layered clothing for variable weather

  • Be prepared for no cell service

  • River crossings may be difficult without a footbridge

  • Reserve campsites early

  • Visit in the morning to avoid afternoon fog

Best campsites

Campsites 1, 4, 5, and 10

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