Always come prepared

It was an adventure camping at this park. You just never know what to expect. It was pretty warm the morning we arrived but come afternoon we got caught in a rainshower. Thankfully, the general store within the park is well-stocked and carried tarp so we had some dry shelter. It was also quite cold that night. The camp hosts keep this place as neat as a pin, so the restroom and showers are nice. Raccoons come in swarms so keep your food secure.

Sites are fine, with fire rings and picnic tables

We stayed here in a Tent.

No dogs allowed

Like most parks in Big Sur, Andrew Molera SP has really gorgeous views you can enjoy whether you're sitting still at your campsite or hiking the trails. Simply marvelous, a photographer's dream. We're just sad they don't allow groups larger than four to stay in one site now. Dogs are a definite no-no. We camped here before and we had to leave our dogs behind this time. The campsites are rather small. There are only pit toilets and faucets for washing up but not for drinking. Pack light because you'd have to climb up to the campsite from the parking lot. Make sure you've got enough food and water with you, especially if you plan to go hiking when you stay here. There are no facilities on the trail.

We stayed here in a Tent.

Great for getting away

If you want to unplug for a while and spend time camping with the family, especially if you've got kids, Manzanita Campground is a good bet. The kids can play around here and have a taste of the great outdoors. Be warned, though. It's a primitive, tent-only place. Only one car is allowed on site and the sites are close together. The campground has vault toilets, though, which is kept very clean. The hosts can be strict with the campground rules, as well, which is very understandable. All-in-all, it's a lovely place for a getaway.

We stayed here in a Tent.

Be ready to rough it

I've seen reviews on other sites about this campground complaining about the bugs, the lack of water and the smelly outhouses, but hey, that's what roughing it is all about. Ponderosa is one of the best of them in my opinion because it's kept clean and it has water spigots for washing up, even if not all of them work. The sites are decently sized, each with its own firepit and table. The campground is right by a stream so you can go to sleep to the sound of running water. It's very nice. And the views - they're indescribably beautiful, especially on the drive up. For that kind of beauty, I'd endure any discomfort for a couple nights of rough camping. It's an experience not worth missing.

We stayed here in a Tent.

Lovely place but with minimal privacy

If you want to go to a place where you can relax, go hiking and see some beautiful sights, Limekiln SP is a great place to visit. We stayed five days here, and we spent half of the time laying on the beach. It's isolated and peaceful. The only downside we experienced is the campground is small, and the sites close together. So privacy can be an issue. There are restrooms and showers with warm water, but no electricity. All in all a nice place; not great, but very nice.

We stayed here in a Tent.

Cozy campground amongst redwoods, great hiking

My friends and I only discovered this state park three years ago and since that time, we made it a point to camp here once a year. We absolutely love camping here. The redwoods are beautiful and there are lots of hiking trails near the campgrounds. The campsite is very cozy and while the bathrooms are dirty, there is water and flush toilets.

We stayed here in a Tent.

Beautiful, beautiful park

Butano SP is probably one of the most beautiful state parks we've been to. My girlfriend and I are both avid campers and we love camping at this park. The redwoods are beautiful and in some places you can have a nice view of the ocean. The hiking trails are also nice and are looped so you won't have to backtrack. The only complaint I've got is the park doesn't have flush toilets and the campsites are too close together in the sense that if you hear a kid from one site cry, the cry echoes in the entire campground. Also, lots of banana slugs, but they didn't bother me.

We stayed here in a Tent.

Nice and quiet

What I like about Manresa SB is although it does get a share of the crowds, it doesn't get as packed as Santa Cruz or the other California state beaches. It's nice and quiet. The restrooms are clean but it can be a challenge to climb up there from the beach. It's also a climb from the parking area to the campground. All in all, it was wonderful for us.

We stayed here in a Tent.

Nice camping by the river

Dingmans Campground is a very nice place, right on the banks of Delaware River and in a densely wooded area. We got one of the tent sites by the riverfront. It's a lovely, no-frills place, but they have clean showers and restrooms. I have only two complaints. One is that garbage wasn't picked up promptly in some areas, though it probably is because the campground was busy when we were there. The other is that we had the misfortune of having loud drunkards staying in the next site, who kept us awake nearly all night. Otherwise, it was a great camping experience.

We stayed here in a Tent.

Beautiful Campground by the Lake

My girlfriend and I just adored this campground. Great view of the lake. Bathroom and showers were spotless. Staff was really friendly. Great hiking trails and fishing spots. No electricity or cable television. Sites don't look like they're gonna fit RVs, especially the big ones, though.

We stayed here in a Tent.