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NOTICE: The ranger station in King City is open to in-person visitation Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm.
Phone:(831) 385-5434 ext. 0
Big Sur Multi-Agency Visitor Center is open daily from 9:00am - 4:00pm.
Phone: (831) 667-2315 Email: bigsurstation@gmail.com
Monterey Ranger District's campgrounds, day use picnic areas and beaches are concession managed for which a fee is charged. All campgrounds on the District are accessible by passenger car. The ocean along the Big Sur Coast is dangerous and unpredictable with high and unpredictable surf, strong riptides and currents, and numerous rocks. There are no lifeguards. We strongly advise against swimming at all ocean beaches in Los Padres National Forest.
District Ranger: John (Fin) Eifert
Monterey Ranger District
406 S. Mildred St.
King City, CA 93930