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Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park

California

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Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park is a California state park managed by State Park and Recreation, set within the Monterey Ranger District of Los Padres National Forest. The nearest town is Carmel Valley Village, about 18 miles away. Late summer into early fall is the driest and warmest stretch. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show highs around 77°F in August and September, with almost no wet days. Winter brings highs near 61°F and about 10 to 11 wet days a month. The park's campground sits right next to the park, and Pfeiffer Falls Trail, Buzzards Roost Trail and Valley View Trail all start within a quarter mile. For time on the water, the Little Sur River is about 6 miles away.

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Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park

California

Data source: State park agencies

Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: Jan–Nov. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 61–77°F and lows of 42–51°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Big Sur Stn, CA weather station, 0.3 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.

  1. Jan61° high42° low
  2. Feb61° high43° low
  3. Mar64° high43° low
  4. Apr67° high44° low
  5. May70° high45° low
  6. Jun74° high48° low
  7. Jul75° high51° low
  8. Aug77° high50° low
  9. Sep77° high50° low
  10. Oct74° high48° low
  11. Nov65° high45° low
  12. Dec59° high42° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Nearest town
Carmel Valley Village, California · 18 mi
Managed by
State Park and Recreation

Source: USFS EDW boundaries; USGS PAD-US 4.1; USGS GNIS populated places

Conditions

Active alerts for Monterey Ranger District as of Oct 9, 2026:

Source: USFS forest alerts

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

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