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Best campsites near Big Sur

Bodhi Larsen 7/22/2026 8:20am

Hey everyone, just got back from a week-long camping trip along the Big Sur coast and I'm still trying to figure out where was the best spot to pitch my tent. Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park is usually my go-to, but this time I stumbled upon an awesome campsite at Kirk Creek Campground - it's right on the bluffs overlooking the ocean, what a view! Has anyone else been there? Any other recommendations for camping near Big Sur would be super helpful.

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