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Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park Campfire Program
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park has an active program of guided hikes, a campfire program, Junior Rangers, and Ranger Cubs programs through the summer months. You'll find a variety of activities suitable for the whole family. If you happen to be coming from another local campground or lodging facility, entrance to Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park for the Campfire Program is FREE! When entering the park, tell the Ranger at the kiosk that you're there for the Campfire Program. Park day use fees apply for Nature Walks and daytime activities.

*= Park Day use fees apply for nature walks and daytime activities.

Wednesday, June 18th
*10:00 a.m. “Ever Changing Pfeiffer Falls” Join Lindsey for a half-mile hike through the redwoods to Pfeiffer Falls. This will be a one hour hike, one way with stairs, ending at the waterfall. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water. Meet at the Nature Center

Pfeiffer Falls and wooden staircase
Pfeiffer Falls

*10:00 a.m. JUNIOR RANGERS (ages 7-12)
Come meet Amy for an hour of Junior Ranger activities.  Join her on a discovery quest and find out about life both big and small!!! Meet at the Campfire Center.
 
*11:00 a.m. Ranger Cubs (ages 6 and under with parents)
Come meet at the Campfire Center for a half hour of storytelling and art!
 
*7:30 p.m. "Moonlight Lighthouse Tour" This walk will lead you on a leisurely half-mile ascent to the lighthouse, where you will have plenty of time to climb and explore the tower. If you're lucky, you might spot some Big Sur wildlife along the way! On this special full-moon tour, you will hear about the ghosts of lighthouse keepers past! Tour groups meet in the parking lot at the base of Point Sur's giant Moro rock formation, limit 40 people, no reservations.
Prices   Adults: $8.00     Ages 6-17: $4.00      Ages 5 and Under Free


Thursday, June 19th
*10:00 a.m. JUNIOR RANGERS (ages 7-12)
Come meet Lindsey for an hour of Junior Ranger activities.  Learn about the park and have some fun too!!! Meet at the Campfire Center.
 
*11:00 a.m. Ranger Cubs (ages 6 and under with parents)
Come meet at the Campfire Center for a half hour of storytelling and art!

Friday, June 20th
8:30p.m.Campfire Program: "Peep into the Life of a Big Sur Bird"  
Join Wildlife Biologist Jessica Griffiths for an introduction to the Big Sur Ornithology Lab and discover why it's important to track migration routes of our local birds.  We will explore many different species in this fun one hour program

Saturday, June 21st
* 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. "Morning with the Songbirds" Join Ventana Wildlife Society's Big Sur Ornithology Lab and observe a bird banding demonstration, accompany staff on a visit to nets to remove birds.  Park vehicles in the Andrew Molera State Park parking lot and walk back out past the kiosk and turn right down the gravel road 150 yards to the brown barn.  For more information, call VWS Wildlife Biologist Jessica Griffiths at (831) 624-1202.

Big Sur River
Big Sur River


Molera Ranch House Museum - Located at Andrew Molera State Park, the Ranch House is open for visitors Thursday thru Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Ernst Ewoldsen Nature Center -  Located near the Pfeiffer Falls trailhead is open for visitors Thursday-Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Come discover what lives here!

Point Sur Lightstation State Historic Park Tours- “Walking Tour into the Past” Volunteer led, three-hour walking tour on paved road.  The walk is less than a mile but with a rise in elevation of 300’. Meet along the West Side of Highway 1, 1/4 mile north of Pt. Sur Naval facility. Arrive early.  Tour size limited. Point Sur Lightstation
Tour Times- Saturday: 10 a.m., 2 p.m., Sunday: 10 a.m. and Wednesday: 10 a.m., 2 p.m. Admission: Adult:$8.00; Ages 6-17: $4.00; Age 5 and under: free.
Download the list of birds you may find at Andrew Molera and throughout Big Sur. (17k PDF)

Visit the Big Sur Chamber of Commerce Calendar of Events for more community events and live musical concerts. Also, many photographs of Big Sur's majestic coastline can be found here.
Big Sur Lodge
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
47225 Highway One
Big Sur, CA 93920
1-800-424-4787
(831) 667-3100
info@bigsurlodge.com