You heard that Highway 1 into Big Sur from the Bay Area is finally open again, and you’re excited about a summer trip. You want to go camping on that stunning coastline or among the redwoods, but ...

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Enjoy coastal views, buffet breakfasts, and tent and RV sites among the redwoods. This special stretch of the California coast, between Carmel and San Simeon, runs through the northernmost section of ...

Planning a camping trip to Big Sur? Unless you book reservations at one of the area’s established campgrounds, you could face a stiff fine. The Monterey County Board of Supervisors on July 26 passed ...

A sweeping new proposal for how the U.S. Forest Service envisions managing the millions who visit Big Sur each year has both garnered support and raised concern among those who call the densely ...

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Each year, millions of people visit California’s treasured state and national parks — a fact that can make snagging a camping reservation extremely difficult. In 2025 alone, state parks tallied nearly ...