8am to Sunset
Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
HIGHWAY 1 CLOSED AT PALO COLORADO DUE TO SLIP OUT- (THIS IS NORTH OF JULIA PFEIFFER BURNS STATE PARK)
MONTEREY COUNTY – Highway 1 is closed at Palo Colorado due to a slip south of the Rocky Creek Bridge. This slip-out has resulted in a loss of the southbound lanes and is encroaching upon the northbound lanes. Due to this slip out which occurred this afternoon, Highway 1 is now closed from the north at Palo Colorado (PM 65) to just south of Limekiln State Park (PM 20.95).
ALL Big Sur State Parks within the closure area will be CLOSED to Day Use and Camping until further notice. This includes Point Sur SHP, Andrew Molera SP, Pfeiffer Big Sur SP, Julia Pfeiffer Burns SP and Limekiln SP.
Camping reservations for Pfeiffer Big Sur SP have been CANCELLED through May 15, 2024. Full refunds have been authorized and are issued through Reserve California.
Camping reservations can be made at www.reservecalifornia.com up to 6 months in advance.
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Phone Number
(831) 667-1112
Park Hours
Dogs Allowed?
No
Dogs not allowed beyond day-use parking lot.
Driving Directions to Julia Pfeiffer Burns SP
The park is 37 miles south of Carmel on Hwy 1, and 12 miles south of Pfeiffer Big Sur SP on Hwy 1.Visitors will be able to reserve campsites and lodging six months in advance from the current date. Bookings may extend from the arrival date to the desired departure date – based on availability and the park’s maximum stay rules.
Upcoming Park Events
No events scheduled at this moment.
Environmental Campsites
Hiking Trails
Picnic Areas
Exhibits and Programs
Interpretive Exhibits
Nature & Wildlife Viewing
Parking
Restrooms
Drinking Water Available
HIGHWAY 1 CLOSURES
Northbound / Southbound 1 Full Closure
At Palo Colorado
Due to Emergency Work
No estimated time for reopening of closure.
Information courtesy of
Last updated: 03/31/2024 3:42pm
Northbound / Southbound 1 Full Closure
From 1 Mile South of Limekiln Creek to Lime Creek Bridge
Due to Slide Removal
No estimated time for reopening of closure.
Information courtesy of
Last updated: 03/31/2024 3:45pm
About Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
* * * CLOSED AREAS ***
THERE IS NO BEACH OR OCEAN ACCESS at McWAY FALLS
This state park is named after Julia Pfeiffer Burns, a well-respected pioneer woman in the Big Sur country. The park stretches from the Big Sur coastline into nearby 3,000-foot ridges. It features redwood, tan oak, madrone, chaparral, and an 80-foot waterfall that drops from granite cliffs into the ocean waters of Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. The higher elevation trails east of Highway 1 (currently closed) offer panoramic views of the sanctuary and miles of rugged coastline.
Weather
CHECK CURRENT WEATHER
The weather can be changeable. Layered clothing is advised. In winter, overnight temperatures can range in the 30s-50s (Fahrenheit). Winter daytime temperatures can be low 50s-70s. In summer, overnight temperatures can range in the 50s-70s, with daytime temperatures typically in the 70s-80s. Summer mornings bring fog, which usually burns off by midday.
Location
Near mile marker 35.8 on Highway 1, the park is 37 miles south of Carmel.
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