Limekiln State Park

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Update (November 1, 2024) – Limekiln State Park is OPEN

California State Parks Announces Reopening of Limekiln State Park for Day Use

California State Parks announces that Limekiln State Park, Big Sur, is now open to the public for day use visitors effective Saturday, November 1, 2024. The park has been closed since the landslide at Paul's Slide on January 14, 2023, due to safety concerns, including damaged trails and limited beach access. The park is again accessible to visitors from 8 a.m. to sunset daily for day use ONLY.

Limekiln State park features breathtaking views of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and the rugged Big Sur coastline. Majestic redwoods are in easy walking distance to the Limekiln beach, which allows visitors to experience two iconic California habitats within an easy walk.

Key Information for Visitors:
Limekiln Trail to Pitkins Curve Trail and ocean view overlook is open.

Hare Creek and Falls Trail remain closed.

Drivers can only enter Limekiln State Park from the south (Cambria/San Simeon are) via Highway 1.

Highway 1 is closed approximately 4.4 miles north of the park.

Highway 1 remains closed to all drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians to the north of Limekiln State Park due to an additional landslide (Regents Slide), which currently has no estimated date for reopening.


Park Fee Details:
Day-use fees are cash ONLY. $10 per vehicle; allows access to other California State Parks until closing on the day of purchase. Closing times vary by park.

Senior discount:Age 62 or older, $1 off, except vehicles over nine passenger capacity.

Disabled Discount Pass Holders: $5

Distinguished Veterans Pass Holders: No charge

Golden Bear Pass Holders: No charge

Limited Use Golden Bear Pass Holders: No charge during off-season (Labor Day through Memorial Day)

State Parks Pass holders must present a pass at the kiosk upon entry to the park. Most State Park passes can be purchased at the Monterey District office at 2211 Garden Road, Monterey, CA 93940. Please visit the pass sales locations webpage to find Monterey District pass sales offices.

Highway 1 remains closed between Dolan Point and Limekiln Creek. While motorists on Highway 1 can now drive to the Limekiln State Park entrance gate from the south (Cambria/San Simeon area), the campground remains closed.

There is currently no anticipated date for the full opening of Highway 1 at Regent's Slide.

The lack of access to the park caused by the multiple landslides has resulted in significant delays in critical infrastructure repairs. Access from the north on Highway 1 continues to be unavailable.

State Parks continues to work diligently to repair the infrastructure, restore utilities and reestablish staff in the Limekiln area. We apologize for any inconvenience and want to thank you for your understanding as we work to return to normal operations.

For more information about USFS properties, please visit USFS - Los Padres National Forest - Big Sur Los Padres National Forest - Home (usda.gov)

For current highway closures and conditions please visit CalTrans - Road Conditions Map CalTrans - Road Conditions Map

Always check area weather forecasts and road upates before visiting. NOAA Weather- Big Sur

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