![]() I know dispersed camping with no hook ups, no restrooms, no showers is not for everyone. Just make sure to arrive early to grab a camping spot especially on weekends in this major destination area. The best spots are located in south Big Sur where you will be among gorgeous trees and breathtaking bluffs. All four Ranger Districts allow dispersed camping, although Santa Lucia Ranger District is currently not allowing dispersed camping on West Cuesta Ridge Road (TV Tower Road) for public safety. If you come in spring you can even see the vibrant wildflowers right outside your tent. In Big Sur, Los Padres National Forest stretches through the entire region and has the backpackers dream of dispersed camping spots where you can pitch a tent. So what are your options if you can not get a reservation or your budget is tight? Free camping! There are many campgrounds here that are privately owned or run by State Parks. But they can be very popular and reservations fill up even six months in advance. Let’s not forget that highly protected Big Sur is known exactly for its isolation. When you backpack you literally carry your home on your back as you explore remote and isolated wilderness areas. ![]() And if I can do it for free – even better. Free Campingīackpacking is my personal favorite way of camping. All of these elements combine to make a beautiful destination for hiking, stargazing, camping, and salty beach combing. The only way to journey through Big Sur is on the coast, kissing the curvy, two-lane stretch of Highway 1. Festival of Arts – Pageant of the Masters. ![]()
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