Limekiln State Park
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.
