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Limekiln State Park

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Are dogs allowed at Limekiln State Park?

Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are allowed in the campground and on the beach on leash. Dogs are not allowed on trails.

Verified October 26, 2026 from California Department of Parks and Recreation.

Leash
Required
Maximum leash length
6 feet
Official restrictions
Dogs are allowed in the campground and on the beach on leash. Dogs are not allowed on tr…

343.2 On Highway 1 at mile 343.2, at the highway. See every dog stop on Highway 1.

Rules

RuleValueSourceVerified
Dogs allowedYes, with restrictions[1] California Department of Parks and RecreationOctober 26, 2026
Official restrictionsDogs are allowed in the campground and on the beach on leash. Dogs are not allowed on trails[1] California Department of Parks and RecreationOctober 26, 2026
LeashRequiredagency-wide rule[2] California Department of Parks and RecreationOctober 26, 2026
Maximum leash length6 feetagency-wide rule[2] California Department of Parks and RecreationOctober 26, 2026
Leaving your dog aloneNot allowedagency-wide rule[2] California Department of Parks and RecreationOctober 26, 2026

Rules in every California state park

Source: [2] California Department of Parks and Recreation, checked October 26, 2026

Location

63025 Hwy 1, Big Sur, 93920 · Monterey County · California · Map (OpenStreetMap)

Managed by California State Parks. Official page

Sources

  1. Visiting State Parks With Your Dog (parks.ca.gov), California Department of Parks and Recreation. Government agency, checked October 26, 2026.
    Limekiln State Park | Dogs Allowed? Yes | Dogs are allowed in the campground and on the beach on leash. Dogs are not allowed on trails
  2. Visiting State Parks With Your Dog: statewide rules (parks.ca.gov), California Department of Parks and Recreation. Government agency, checked October 26, 2026.
    Dogs must be on a maximum 6-foot leash at ALL times and physically under your control.

First verified October 26, 2026; re-check due November 25, 2026. Freshness: fresh. How we verify.

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Limekiln State Park (Big Sur, CA): Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are allowed in the campground and on the beach on leash. Dogs are not allowed on trails. Source: California Department of Parks and Recreation, checked 2026-10-26. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/limekiln-state-park/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).

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