Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
The park is currently Closed.
Date: September 3, 2026
Pt. Sur State Historic Park, Andrew Molera, Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, and Limekiln State Park.
Due to the growth of the Timber and Plaskett Fires, Pt. Sur State Historic Park, Andrew Molera, Pfeiffer Big Sur and Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park and Limekiln State Park have been closed until further notice.
The Timber Fire, burning near the community of Big Sur in Monterey County, has grown to approximately 25,000acres. The fire is currently 23% contained.
The Plaskett Fire is approximately 29,000 Acres and is 1% contained.
Highway 1 is now closed from San Luis Obispo County Line to North of Sand Dollar Day Use to facilitate firefighting and evacuation operations.
For current highway closures and conditions please visit CalTrans - Road Conditions Map
For latest evacuation information please visit Ready Monterey County: https://www.readymontereycounty.org/emergency#resources
For more information please visit CAL FIRE San Benito-Monterey Unit’s page: https://linktr.ee/CAL_FIRE_BEU
Current Advisories and Notices
Contact Information
(831) 667-1112
Reservation Availability
No upcoming camping/lodging reservations at this time.
About Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
Park information
Upcoming Events
No upcoming events are listed for this park.
Day-Use Activities & Facilities
Trail Use
Wildlife Sanctuary and Educational Programs
About Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
* * * CLOSED AREAS ***
THERE IS NO BEACH OR OCEAN ACCESS at McWAY FALLS
This state park is named after Julia Pfeiffer Burns, a well-respected pioneer woman in the Big Sur country. The park stretches from the Big Sur coastline into nearby 3,000-foot ridges. It features redwood, tan oak, madrone, chaparral, and an 80-foot waterfall that drops from granite cliffs into the ocean waters of Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. The higher elevation trails east of Highway 1 (currently closed) offer panoramic views of the sanctuary and miles of rugged coastline.
Weather
CHECK CURRENT WEATHER
The weather can be changeable. Layered clothing is advised. In winter, overnight temperatures can range in the 30s-50s (Fahrenheit). Winter daytime temperatures can be low 50s-70s. In summer, overnight temperatures can range in the 50s-70s, with daytime temperatures typically in the 70s-80s. Summer mornings bring fog, which usually burns off by midday.
