Limekiln State Park
California

Limekiln State Park

Available Activities
  • Hiking
  • Camping
  • Swimming
  • Fishing
  • Boating
  • Wildlife Watching
  • Waterfall Viewing
  • Biking
  • Historic Sites
Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated February 2026

Limekiln State Park offers redwoods meeting the Big Sur coast—but camping is CLOSED until 2026!

⚠️ CAMPGROUND CLOSED until late spring/summer 2026! Day use only ($10 cash). Access only from SOUTH (Cambria) due to landslide.

Day Use (2025)

  • 🌲 Limekiln Trail to historic furnaces
  • 🏖️ Beach & redwoods
  • ⚠️ Hare Creek & Falls trails CLOSED

When Open

100-foot waterfall! Giant redwoods. Historic 1880s lime kilns.

When does camping reopen?

Expected late spring/early summer 2026. Check park website for updates before planning.

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Location & Getting There

Limekiln State Park is located in California. The park’s coordinates are 36.0100, -121.5183. Check the park’s official website or your state parks app for detailed driving directions and GPS navigation tips.

Quick Facts

  • Location: California
  • Coordinates: 36.0100, -121.5183
  • Activities: Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Wildlife Viewing
  • Pets: Allowed on leash in most areas (check local rules)

Things to Do

California state parks span an extraordinary range of landscapes — from ancient redwood forests and rugged Pacific coastline to Mojave Desert dunes and Sierra Nevada alpine meadows. Depending on the park, visitors can enjoy hiking through old-growth groves, swimming and surfing along miles of wild beaches, camping beneath towering sequoias, kayaking coastal sea caves, mountain biking oak-studded foothills, fishing in alpine lakes, rock climbing granite formations, and wildlife watching for everything from elephant seals to California condors.

Best Time to Visit

California’s parks are a year-round destination, though the ideal season depends on the region. Coastal parks enjoy mild weather from spring through fall. Desert parks are best visited October through April. Mountain parks in the Sierra Nevada are most accessible June through October. Spring brings wildflower super blooms. Fall offers thinner crowds and stunning foliage at higher elevations.

Visitor Tips

Most California state parks charge a day-use parking fee of $10 per vehicle. An annual pass ($125) is recommended. Camping reservations through ReserveCalifornia up to 6 months in advance. Cell service is limited in many parks. Dogs are generally allowed in campgrounds but not on most trails or beaches.

Explore More California State Parks

Limekiln State Park is one of many outstanding state parks in California. Discover more parks in our Best State Parks in California guide, or use our Park Finder to search by activity, location, or features.

State Parks Team
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Editorial Team

The State Parks Team is a group of outdoor enthusiasts, researchers, and travel writers dedicated to showcasing America's state parks. Drawing on collective experience visiting parks in all 50 states, the team creates detailed guides, curated park lists, and practical tips to help visitors make the most of their state park adventures. Our mission: making America's state parks accessible and enjoyable for everyone.

Last updated: February 20, 2026

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