First off, I have to say it's a beautiful area of Big Sur so you can't go wrong. Camping areas are available although Pfeiffer Big Sur campground is a wonderful choice too. Cabins are available as well and we were in #5 which had a table area and two large (Queen) sized beds. A coffee maker and/or a mini fridge would have been a pleasant addition. Clean restrooms and shower were an easy hike up a hill but would be difficult for those in a wheelchair, walker, etc. The cabin was adorable and had wonderful views. My main issue was with the Manager. When I called to make a reservation a year in advance, I assumed that there would be room for us to park our truck and 16 foot pop up trailer that we'd be towing. When the Manager called me back in December to collect our deposit, I clarified that we'd need a bit of space for the trailer. That was when we were told that there was no extra room for it. I was told to call around to other places. I did so and no one had extra space for it. This dramatically changed our camping plans. We had to tent camp instead of trailer camp which ended up fine but it was a huge inconvenience. When we arrived, we realized that there was plenty of room and it wouldn't have been an issue. The other problem that we had was with the phone system--when we called on several occasions, no one would pick up and only after a few days would someone call us back. Overall, we had a good time and it's a lovely place but the Manager really needs to work on customer service skills. read more

We spent 4 nights camped here in late October. Site 1, right on the river . First, the staff were awesome! Everyone from the General Store staff to the janitorial crew to the check in folks were super friendly, knowledgeable about the area and helpful. The restrooms were always clean and stocked and the water in the showers was nice and hot! The general store has a great selection of all those "oh crap we forgot----". Fresh coffee every morning if you're so inclined as well as a selection of pastries. A bit pricey but to be expected. The camp sites are very nice. All very level and easily accessible. Good fire pits that are cleaned out daily. Looked like water hook ups at most and many RV spots looked to have electrical as well. We're Jeep campers so a parking spot is all we need but this is a great spot for RVs as well as tent campers. Spaces were far enough apart. You'll meet your neighbors of course but it's not that close you don't have a choice. Great location right on the river, a short walk to good dining at night and some other camping/ tourist shopping options. 1 1/2 miles north from the state park and about 2 from an excellent beach. It's a little tricky to find but worth asking about. All in all this is a great campground in a beautiful part of CA. Highly recommended!! We would definitely stay here again if the opportunity presents itself. read more

I absolutely love this place. We are new visitors, and they were extremely flexible when we had issues due to life chaos. Pam was extremely accommodating and helpful, even remembered our doggies names and had treats for them. I would go back in a heartbeat. The little store on-site is well-stocked and we wanted for nothing. Riverside for the win!! we will be back!! read more

What an amazing experience from beginning to end! First off, we booked this trip last minute and the staff (Pam and Nicole) was incredibly responsive and helpful (over both email and phone). This place is dog friendly which is a huge plus for us since not all area camp sites were. The site is clean and well maintained. The river running through the grounds gave a sense of serenity and calm. We stayed in Cabin 10 which is a great "beginner level" accommodation for those new to the wilderness or looking to stay glamorous while camping ("glamping" as we called it). We had a Queen bed, kitchenette, dining table, a large private bathroom, and a private patio with a grille. Our cabin was tucked away in the trees which offered full privacy, and a pane of glass over the head of the bed allowed us to look at the stars and trees as we fell asleep. An onsite general store is only steps away. Even though our cabin didn't include a fire pit, they let us use one of the vacant pits so that we could make s'mores! Couple FYI details: -$10 min for credit card at the store -No cell reception (AT&T) -There is free WiFi but it is slow -Small charge for dogs All in all, this place offers a fantastic stay and allowed us to enjoy the wilderness while feeling comfortable and safe. Keep up the great work! read more

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This is my first stay, with friends, and had a wonderful experience. We stayed in a cabin with a view of the river and other friends were in cabins with decks (and their dogs), and others brought RVs and tents. Pam and team were really helpful, the whole experience was easy and so enjoyable. Lastly, I must mention that the meals at all of the nearby restaurants were really good! read more

I really enjoyed my stay at this campground. They had a river flowing through that was absolutely gorgeous. The bathrooms were clean and not crowded. Big Sur so far is my favorite place to go camping read more

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What a great place to spend our family vacation! We got a spot right on the river and had a great view. Pam was the best camp host we've ever had and made our experience even more memorable. We had a spot that accommodated a 10 person tent and an 18ft trailer with no problems. The campground was clean and very family oriented. It is only 1.5 miles from Phieffer State Park. Would definitely recommend to everyone! read more

Riverside Campground & Cabins - View from around the fire pit. - Campgrounds Near Me - Big Sur, California

This place is great, but what the FUCK is up with the prison bathrooms? They are a pervert's wet dream! And the shower was dark and creepy. Look at these bathroom doors! You can see over them when you're sitting! It would be like $5 in wood to build them up to a reasonable height for some sort of privacy. I shouldn't be able to make eye with a stranger who is laying some heat while I'm trying to brush my teeth. :( To top it off, they had some disgusting Mr. Hanky themed notice about someone flushing a diaper. I know it's in the middle of the wilderness, but I moved over to Fernwood down the street, and they had FULL stall doors and super clean showers. read more

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Enjoy the day and night during our stay with the Grandchildren. The river was beautiful at night with the sounds gushing out. Area was very clean and not too crowded. I have been coming to Big Sur now for over 20 years. read more

Beautiful, of course. Some details: Campsites are fairly small and they are very close together. If you have a site on the river side, be prepared to have kids from the opposing side running through your site to play in the river. The camp store has EVERYTHING you will need if you forget stuff. They even have cold beer, wine, and ice cream bars. The area is shaded and doesn't get too much light. It gets very cold at night so bring a couple extra blankets. The showers get nice and warm, water pressure is okay. Restrooms are pretty clean considering they're on a campsite. Nicole at the front desk was very sweet and accommodating, but her colleague almost ruined our experience, but I won't let one person tarnish an otherwise fantastic experience. read more

Really enjoyed our stay here! We were in cabin 3 which was nice.. Our own bathroom, parking right next to our cabin, reading nook for a little extra space, a shared firepit (which we had to ourselves every night) and a nice heater to keep us warm! The walls are extremely thin so we were able to hear the bear snoring next door one night and the excitement of a cabin of girls the next night, however after a day of hiking and playing its real easy to fall asleep quickly! Lol Minor downfall the bed frame sticks out a lot farther than the mattress so I have a pretty bruise on my knee from hitting it time and time again... They do allow dogs so we were able to take our pooch on vacation with us. Nice perk. This was our first time staying in Big Sur and this was the perfect location. Everything we wanted to see and do was no farther than a 20 minute drive. There were also restaurants that were dog friendly which was awesome for us! Nicole in the office was very friendly and helpful. She recommended a great place for dinner after we got in from a long drive. She recommended hiking trails we could do with our dog and she had delicious coffee ready right when they opened at 8am! :) They are a little on the pricey side but I guess it's worth it for the convenience of the location. Something I thought was awesome - they keep a journal book next to the bed. It has little tid bits from people who have stayed in that same cabin. I thought it was a bible at first but when I opened it I was entertained for at least an hour reading ALL about other people! It was SO cool!! Recommend staying here :) read more

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I just love this place. The camp spots are along the river, and are spacious. The cabins are super cozy, and have a range of prices. I most love that it is safe for all because of the attentive staff. They are happy to accept pets, and Pam is a true gem. She will spoil your pet, and make you feel welcome. I return every year read more

Like previous Yelpers we had a great time at our one night stay at this campground. We had spot #44 and I really, really recommend it. It was on higher ground and if you park your car smart you literally have no exposure to the other campers. Not that it really matters cause everyone kind of stick to them selves. It would have gotten the 5 star if the men's shower wasn't ice cold. (However the women's was warm). And there is another shower house down by the camp store. The showers was 3 min for 25cent. The staff was very friendly and relaxed people to talk too. It's such a great location for anyone who are looking for epic Big Sur adventures. We did spend a few nights at some inns, but for the money we spent for the camping compared to the inns, I would choose camping any day of the week. Will be back, and strongly recommend the Riverside Campground! read more

Riverside Campground & Cabins - Our backyard at camp spot #44 - Campgrounds Near Me - Big Sur, California

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I highly recommend this campground. It is absolutely gorgeous. We had the most beautiful cabin stocked with kitchen supplies, a refrigerator, stove burner, and a easy to use propane outdoor grill and a bathroom stocked with towels and shampoo. The view outside the cabin windows was magical and majestic - giant redwood trees everywhere. The river was a short walk. The most important reason that I will come back to Riverside is Pam - she coordinated our visit and worked in the office/store and was absolutely amazing and friendly. I felt completely at home and didn't want to leave. Thanks Pam!!!! read more

Beautiful campground right on the river! Ended up being a great spontaneous trip with the fam! Will be back for sure!

Owner pounded on my camper door at 11pm for me to turn off one light. I told him I didn't want anyone to get hurt he responded with I don't care. His employee still has a light on. read more

First time to Big Sur & decided on this location. The place is absolutely beautiful & despite the summer crowd, the river echoes throughout. We stayed in Cabin #7 & had a fire-pit choice between one in front or on the patio behind it. Overall, Riverside is a 4*, but I am giving it a 3* because: Cabin #7 is closest to the river & office, so @ 10pm, the security light comes on & outshines the campfire glow to both firepits. Enjoying your firepit @ night is a highlight when camping & quite difficult to enjoy the serenity of the surroundings with a bright light shining. read more

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Such a lucky, fun and energizing experience. My boyfriend and I came here on sheer luck and we're so happy we did. It was a Saturday around 9p on a long drive from LA and every campground on the map was full! In high hopes of finding a place to rest, we cruised down into the grounds as quietly as we could and found 2 spaces left. We set up on #21 and just as we did, someone came and settled into the last spot! We had some friendly neighbors who were enjoying a fire while we set up and just in time, we all settled in our tents for some sleep. The second nite, everyone had packed and left, so we had a very beautiful riverside spot (#14) to enjoy. In the day time, I took note of the grounds... The sites are a decent size and the bathrooms and showers are clean. Thank goodness! They sold natural options and vegan options in the shop, which is also clean and extremely well stocked. The man and woman in the shop are extremely helpful and offered great hiking and view tips for us central coast newbies to enjoy. We tried prebooking some holiday reservations but they're all booked up! It's no wonder though, because this place is a hidden gem and I hope to return to enjoy it again soon in the future! Thanks for the great introduction to winter camping on the central coast! read more

Awesome family, community type feel. Clean favcilities, great water pressure in the showers. River right next to the campsites. Bring tubes. Firewood and beer a little pricey and limited options if you forget something but pretty normal for this area. Some campsites have water and electricity. Wifi available but very limited, which in this area is normal. No cell reception but that can be a plus if you're trying to unplug ;) read more

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Absolutely loved this place! I wrote a blog post about it. Very peaceful place and everyone was so friendly and helpful! Check out the blog post here http://myexplorewithme.com/riversidecampground/ read more

Riverside Campground & Cabins - Campgrounds Near Me - Big Sur, California

This place is incredible and most importantly PET FRIENDLY. :) the staff here go above and beyond, we asked for recommendations of hikes in the area and she pulled out multiple lists of hikes, drew her own maps of where we could park. Which was Extremely helpful. The camp ground has a river that runs through it, where our pup Dude was able to play. The cabin was nice and cozy, it had a heater. They provided towels and toiletries if you need them. Outside we had our own fire pit and picnic table. We will come here again! read more

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The Elderly Lady in the black Subaru Forester that works there completely ruined our experience, I'm assuming she's Sarah based on past negative reviews. She went on a total power trip over " staying too close" to a car trailering even though I was giving it at least 2 car lengths behind. Keep in mind was while she was blocking the exit and having a conversation with this trailered vehicle ahead of me for a solid 2 minutes. Okay area, but hope you won't have to deal with this individual during your stay if you do end up going here. read more

First off I'd like to say this place is beautiful, however whoever always answers the phone pretty much gives you false hope. Alright, the area is based off a bridge, which you need to understand that if the river is flowing you can't cross it. That's totally understandable. The best way to book this place it to have a backup booking somewhere close incase Mother Nature floods the bridge. Now with that understanding, which it totally reasonable, the lady on the phone needs to stop trying to talk you out of staying. You got your point across, stop being rude. You want business or not? read more

We came here for the 1st time last year! This campground is the best. All employees are so helpful and friendly. Thank you Pam for making it special again. We rented a cabin and could not be happier. read more

My boyfriend and I made a reservation here for the week of July 4th, and surprisingly were able to get a site. (it was a little last minute) We had wanted to stay 2 nights, but weren't able to find any availability. When we arrived, I asked the office personnel if they had any cancellations, and they said no but called other campgrounds and found us a spot at another place for the next day! How nice! The campground and bathrooms were clean, the location was very pretty right next to the river. Very family friendly as well as dog friendly too. The campsites were pretty close to each other though which was a little disappointing but that seems to generally be the case at most of the campsites in Big Sur. We did have a lovely time, and it's perfect for families with children and dogs. read more

Very friendly casual camping or cabins. I've stayed in Cabin 3 and tent camped in campground #13/41. The cabins are in the woods but many of the camp spaces are right on the river. Great place to escape as there is no wifi or cell service. Can't wait till my next trip. read more

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Love this campsite! We came on Labor Day weekend with no reservation. We went to about 4 different camping sites and every single one was full our last option was riverside campgrounds luckily enough they had one opening. Woop woop 2 nights and our Labor Day weekend was made. Our campsite was so nice the bathroom were so clean and the store they had was affordable. I definitely recommend this place. I love it and would come back here. read more

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We had a great time at Riverside Campground! The staff was very friendly and helpful. We stayed a week and it was quiet and peaceful. Site 9 is a great tent site. The camp store is so nice to have and the prices and reasonable and they have a little of everything! The laundry room came in handy too. Can't wait to stay again! read more

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We recently had our first stay at the campground. After 4 hours of driving with our young family and being mostly stuck in traffic, I was relieved to have finally arrived at the site. However, before even parking in our assigned spot we already had a negative experience with the camp host. I was immediately turned off after her rude and condescending way of first asking us if we needed help. It wasn't clear to me then that she worked for the campground. I thought she was just someone who felt like she could talk down to a total stranger. I even apologized and said that I thought maybe she was just a random person and didn't realize that she was staff. She replied, "I am a random person, and I also work here' in a offhand and sarcastic way. Wow. This woman needs to go, especially if you are interested in having guests return here. It's especially unprofessional when everyone else that is packed into this small campground, can watch and overhear her inappropriate conduct. Not a great representative of your business. read more

Used to be 90/night to camp here. Glamping if you will. Some company based in New York has bought the campground for 28,000,000 (not a typo) and it's now 200/night for the same campsite. Been coming for 32 year. My family since the campgrounds inception. This will be our last year if we take up their offer of roughly 5% off the new rate since we had existing reservations prior to the purchase. read more

Great stay in tent site #15, on the end so you have a bit more privacy. The bubbling river was great to sleep next to. Firepit is a bit strange for sitting around but it perfect for cooking on. Bathrooms were clean, mini store is convenient and the staff were very friendly and helpful. Wonderful location near state parks, Big Sur Village amenities and hiking. read more

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We absolutely loved our stay here avd cannot wait to return! Campsites and bathrooms were very clean and it seemed like everyone was following the cdc guidelines for covid. Hope to be back soon! read more

I've never left a negative yelp review before, but we had such a bizarre and frustrating experience that I felt inclined to. We were two mid-thirties couples who have back packed and camped a lot in our lives, so we were stunned when the campground lady made her rounds the second night we stayed there at 11:00pm, and oddly and aggressively told us that we needed to rearrange our campsite (move tables, tents, cars, etc.) because we weren't fully in our site (apparently one car wasn't in our site perimeters). This same woman visited our campsite the night before when she was doing her 'rounds' and didn't say a thing about our set up, which was exactly the same. She claimed the second evening that we had moved things around, which I assured her we did not. I told her to ask both of our site neighbors, as we had made friends with them and they would have been able to confirm. In the end, we chose not to start cars and wake our neighbors up by moving our entire site at 11pm. We had also had a few beers/glasses of wine by that point, and for that alone, I'm shocked that this woman would ask us to move cars in the dark and risk the safety of ourselves and others on the grounds for such a petty reason. Here's a tip, lady: do your job better and check on people's sites during daylight. We would have gladly followed your direction if you hadn't gone about it in such an asinine way. We wouldn't have returned to this campground regardless: the sites are waaay too close together, way too small, and way too expensive for what you get. read more

My Husband and I made last minute plans to visit and camp at Big Sur (2014). I called the Pfeiffer State Park/Big Sur State Park and was told there were NO campsites available (1 tent, 2 people, 1 car) for at least 7 months! I then called Riverside Campground and Cabins to check if they had any vacancy. I spoke with Mary, she was kind and helpful. She stated they usually have their campers stay at least two nights. I told her we only needed a campsite for one night and she stated, "that's ok let me see where I can squeeze you in" and she did! It was beautiful at our campsite. We were right next to the stream, it was nice and peaceful. Each campsite contains a stone fire pit to have your own campfire. They also have restrooms and showers where you check in, that's always a plus. We were a few minutes away from Pfeiffer Beach and McWay Falls. We loved it there! It was one of our better camping trips thanks to Riverside Campground. I recommend it to family and friends. read more

My friend and I made a last minute reservation and stayed one night. We got lucky and got spot right on the creek SO BEAUTIFUL! The resort is immaculate! There is a cute general store, clean showers/restrooms, area to wash dishes, clean outhouses and even trash dump area is clean and organized. Quiet time is 10pm and very peaceful. Each tent site had fire pit. We loved our stay here! read more

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We love Riverside! Our families have been camping there for at least 15 years. We have a large group, anywhere from 15-25 people. We tent and RV camp along the Big Sur River. This year was special as we were able to float down the river without hitting our bums due to the high levels of rain received this year. We always enjoy sitting around the campfire swapping stories and enjoying everyone's company. Pam always ensures that we are comfortable. The quite hours are strictly enforced. This year hiking was a bit of a challenge due to the closure of Hwy 1 south of Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park. We did hike through the campground and ended up at Fernwood, about a mile north of the park. It was a nice loop, maybe three miles! Its a treat staying in Big Sur right now due to the lower than usual traffic. Already looking forward to next year! read more

We just got back from a wonderful weekend in Big Sur, CA and a huge part of our amazing trip is thanks to Riverside Campgrounds and their incredible, friendly staff! We stayed in Cabin #9 which is a cute little cabin covered in redwood shade with a view of the river from the patio area. The room had a small heater, a comfy and clean full size bed (the cabin is not much bigger than the bed, about a 3 foot radius around it), a foldout luggage carrier for our bags, shelves on each bedside, several electrical outlets and 3 sconce lights. On the outside, we had a little outdoor light, a picnic table and firepit/grill in our own private patio. We came to Big Sur from San Diego for a wedding and we decided to bring our dog, but had a very hard time finding a lot of dog friendly places to stay within our budget. Not only was the price for 4 days / 3 nights in the cabin very reasonable (about $350 with the tax and pet fee), but the manager even helped us find dog friendly hikes and pet care ahead of time for when we attended the wedding! The service was amazing! One of the reasons that we did not pitch a proper camping tent or do car camping was because we needed to get ready for the wedding and formal wear. While Cabin 9 does not have its own bathroom, it is only a few feet from the nearby shared bathrooms. The bathrooms were clean and private with two toilets and two shower stalls. There are plugs and mirrors and good lighting for doing your hair and makeup if you need to get ready for anything. Though, please do note that the showers are coin-operated. 4 quarters buys you 12 minutes of nice hot water and you can reload if needed. The campgrounds are SUPER close to a couple of pubs, Pfeiffer Beach and Pfeiffer State Park... a little farther is the popular Nepanthe restaurant (though we skipped that for Deetjen's for brunch after learning it was the local's favorite) and the OTHER Pfeiffer State Park, Julia Pfeiffer Burns. (NOTE: if you are coming from the south and paying attention to the directions on the campground's website, the entrance is about 15 miles north from the JPB State Park and 1.5 north from Pfeiffer State Park). The wedding we were attending was at a place called Point 16. If you are heading to a wedding here, note that it is about 45 minutes to an hour south back down the 1 and away from all of the camp sites and hotels. Our bride and groom were exceptional and rented shuttles for everyone. That is definitely the way to go since there are no cabs around. But if you won't have shuttles, plan on staying sober because it is a long, dark drive back on a cliff from anywhere worth staying in Big Sur! Riverside also has a nice general store with everything you can imagine (including skunk odor remover... we saw several skunks on the grounds at night), free wifi and a washer ($2/load) and dryer ($1.25/load). Some things you should note: there is NO cell phone service here or in most of Big Sur. Once you're about an hour and a half away from the campgrounds coming from the south you will not have access to apps, 3g or wifi, so print directions if you need to, though it is a straight shot. And again, coming from the south, at night it is CRAZY dark and we drove past the campsite twice. The best thing to do is go straight past it to the well lit River Inn which is less than a half mile down the road on the left, turn around, and look for the second entrance on your right (the first is to the Big Sur Campgrounds). All in all we had the best time and so did our dog. Everyone was so nice and friendly and helpful from booking to check out. Highly recommended! read more

So, some context: my girlfriend and I were searching for a campground to stay (with no reservation) on a busy autumn weekend when the weather was perfect; go figure. We hit up multiple spots with no luck. After searching for hours, we stumbled upon this campground, the woman who worked in the office was an absolutely amazing person. She was hospitable, warm, and genuinely welcoming. Not only that.. But she had a few guests not complete their reservation and their time was almost up to call, so she personally requested my phone number so she could call me and give us one of the available spots if we couldn't find another one! This was a genuine act of kindness. She went out of her way to facilitate a spot for us and did everything she could to make sure we were happy and accommodated for. The transaction/business aspect was a second thought. Her first concern was taking care of us. The campground was clean, quiet, and not too big (like those state parks with many sites). We got a spot near the river, we had WiFi just in case we needed to reach out to family, the bathrooms were clean and accessible, and the camp store had everything you could want from water shoes to marshmallow sticks for very, very reasonable prices. There is also a burn ban in effect (no fires whatsoever due to the drought) but since this was a privately owned campground and they had designated fire pits, we were able to enjoy a fire while all other state parks could not! It's safe to say we lucked out with this campground. The ONLY thing I would change is how close the campsites were to each other. We had no problems with noise and our neighbors were very friendly, but I could imagine some others being turned off by this. It also wasn't as private as I personally like to camp, but with all the other positive aspects, staying here was an absolute joy. Thank you to the woman who greeted us and took care of us like we were friends! (I'm sorry I didn't ask your name). I would highly recommend staying here. read more

Ok... so let's start with the good!! This site is fantastic!! The river that runs through the grounds is small, but beautiful! (No fishing) you camp in the redwood trees!! The air is so clean and fresh!! The hostess was very helpful and knowledgeable! There is a store on site... $10 minimum debt card, so take cash or be ready to buy "stuff". We didn't venture too much outside our site when we were there. My main seller... HOT SHOWERS AND REAL TOILETS!! The showers are .25 (quarters only) for 3 minutes and worth it! (I took 4!) The bathrooms are basic bathrooms. The shower has 2 curtains, one for the actual shower and the other one is for the "dressing" area. Not gunna lie... my 1st shower was a bit odd.. having someone brushing her teeth on the other side of the 7 foot wall while I was showering... but for a hot relaxing shower after hiking all day @ that point I didn't care if there was a wall or not there! We also didn't have any problems with bugs! Huge pluse, since our daughter is horribly allergic to mosquitoes! Also LOVE the "quiet" time!! It's like magic around 9:30... you can hear the river! & in our case a live band playing @ the local pub till like midnight (it was the 4th of July and that was the only nite we heard anything) The only draw back we were not fond of (but completely get why it is the way it is) the camp sites are so close together!! And it's not just with this site, it's very close to the neighboring camp grounds as well!! We had a small fence between us and the other sites cabins. We absolutely love how close this was to all the fantastic things the area has to offer!! I highly recommend staying a night or 2 or more here! We are thinking about going back!! (Maybe reserving 3 sopts, for a bit more privacy) The pictures are of our site and the 2 next to us! We were site 40... way in the back. On the map it shows trees behind site 40... not the parking sopt for the neighboring camp grounds and a fence. We chose #40 bc on the map it looks like it's back in a corner with trees behind you and privacy.... nope. Luckily our camp site neighbors were quite and respectful. Oh, fire wood.... if u can remember to bring your own, do it! They sell it for $12 a bundle and most of its still wet, making it super hard to burn! (We did see it @ other camp sites for cheaper too) read more

Riverside Campground & Cabins - This was our site... #40 in the back! - Campgrounds Near Me - Big Sur, California

I DO NOT CAMP. I HATE BUGS THAT FLY AND SWARM MY HEAD. So with that said...it was really nice that I was able to stay at a cabin at the Riverside Campgrounds instead of really roughing it in the woods. I was told other cabins/lodges in the area were super super expensive, and so the rates here are actually pretty affordable. We stayed in Cabin #5, and had a wonderful time. It's a cabin that has a shared bathroom. I thought it was going to be a problem for me, but it turned out perfectly fine. The bathrooms are clean and the shower is big. The room has 2 queens in the bedroom and a separate dining area/entry way. Both areas are pretty spacious. The best part about this cabin are the windows that are along the entire front side of the cabin that faces the river. You can't beat the view and the wonderful river sounds while you are sleeping. The cabin was very clean and comfortable, and the heater worked great all throughout the night. I have to say, the walls are very very thin. That would be my only complaint. One of the nights we stayed there, there was a VERY VERY LOUD MAN SNORING next door...thank GOD I had earplugs with me (I have no idea why I carry these everywhere I go..but now I know why). So that would have been one thing that might have ruined my trip..but it didn't, so I still had a wonderful time. Our cabin was assigned to a shared firepit, but instead of sharing, we found some firepits below us to use instead. We cleared it with the staff, and they did not mind. The grounds are very very pretty..and the river is so nice to be near. The staff is incredibly friendly, and so were all the other cabiners/campers. OH! And I loved that they offered free WIFI to all guests. Yes, I know...WIFI/computers/cell phones while camping? That goes against everything camping stands for...but let me be honest with you. Life sucks when you have no reception on your cell and all you want to do is tell your family you're safe up in the mountains. So for the free WIFI, I thank you.... I had a very nice and relaxing trip! I hope to be back soon... read more