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Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park

Park · Big Sur · Monterey County · California

Are dogs allowed at Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park?

Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed on the Warden's Path and River Path, and in day-use lots and campground. Dogs not allowed on all other trails.

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

Leash
Required
Maximum leash length
6 feet
Official restrictions
Dogs allowed on the Warden's Path and River Path, and in day-use lots and campground. Do…

368.5 On Highway 1 at mile 368.5, 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 allowed on the Warden's Path and River Path, and in day-use lots and campground. Dogs not allowed on all other 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

57055 Highway 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.
    Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park | Dogs Allowed? Yes | Dogs allowed on the Warden's Path and River Path, and in day-use lots and campground. Dogs not allowed on all other 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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Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park (Big Sur, CA): Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed on the Warden's Path and River Path, and in day-use lots and campground. Dogs not allowed on all other trails. Source: California Department of Parks and Recreation, checked 2026-10-26. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/pfeiffer-big-sur-state-park/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).

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