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What People Are Saying About Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
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The Appeal – As the ocean clashes with the jagged cliffs, the endless echo of their meeting settles languorously here amid the oaks, sycamores and willows. Winding trails pass over rustic bridges and continue through redwood groves--some end at spectacular waterfalls (Pfeiffer Falls Trail). Wildlife is plentiful here and includes wild boars, skunks and an array of birds. – – Features – There are 218 sites for tents or RVs, most of which are located along the Big Sur River. Among the amenities provided are picnic tables, fire grills and piped water. Restrooms, showers,…
Editor's Tips
- Know Before You Go:
- The weather changes quite a bit. Layered clothing is advised. Also, keep a sharp eye out--poison oak runs rampant in Big Sur.
- The Extras:
- Dogs are allowed into the park; however, they must remain on a leash and are not permitted on any trails.
04/30/12
The worst park rangers I have ever met
by Fiskars
The park its self is beautiful. The ocean is close and very easy to access. The problem is with the park is the rangers not the staff of the camp ground but the law enforcement of the camp sites. During our visit there we were harassed by them multiple times. The first time they came in unannounced and crept up on one of our party that had moved of to a private area to water some bushes. We were unaware that you can not urinate in the woods in state parks so we were at fault there. After that though the female officer started arguing over how many people were in the camp site and how many times the rangers had come to visit us. She stated that she visited us several times the day before when we were not even in that camp site the day before. She then proceeded to tell us we were being too loud when we did not have car stereos blasting. We were quietly singing campfire songs and would stop every 5 minutes or so to see if the campers next to us were still letting there children scream, giggle and run around. At this point the ranger lady demanded that we go to bed or she would call the CHP and have us arrested. None of the male officers said a single word during this whole interaction. If this is how the officers of the law act in state parks they need better training in how to be better liaisons for the park. The state parks are hurting for money why would park rangers want to harass paying customers in to not wanting to come to there park. I personally will never go back to this park and I do not recommend any one go to this park. There are many other parks within California and with Big Sur that have rangers that are not rude and unprofessional. If I treated people the way this ranger treated people I would lose my job.
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