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  4. Riverside Campground & Cabins

Camping at Riverside Campground & Cabins near Big Sur

Private campground · Big Sur · 12 campsites

A forested campground near hiking. RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

Whether you're looking to explore the stunning surroundings or simply relax by the river, Riverside Campground & Cabins is the perfect destination for your Big Sur getaway.

4.7 on Campspot · 77 reviewsBook on Campspot
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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 34 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Electric hookups
  • Pets welcome
  • Showers
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationReviewsPlan your stay

4 available sites

4 open of 12 site types
Tent
TentHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$160 for 2 nights
$80/night · before taxes & fees
RV Site
RV · Up to 34 ftElectric
Available all 2 nights
$170 for 2 nights
$85/night · before taxes & fees
River Tent
TentHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$180 for 2 nights
$90/night · before taxes & fees
River RV
RV · Up to 34 ftElectric
Available all 2 nights
$215 for 2 nights
$108/night · before taxes & fees
View full availability calendar · night-by-night from Campspot

Availability on Campspot.

SiteFr
13
Sa
14
Price
Tent
tent
✓✓from $80
RV Site
rv
✓✓from $85
River Tent
tent
✓✓from $90
River RV
rv
✓✓from $108
Cabin with Queen Bed
lodging
XXfrom $185
Cabin with Queen Bed
lodging
XXfrom $200
Cabin with Two Queen Beds
lodging
X✓from $200
One Room Cabin with Queen Bed
lodging
XXfrom $205
One Room Cabin with Two Queen Beds
lodging
XXfrom $205
From $160 for 2 nights
$80/night · Before taxes & fees
4 sites available for your entire stay

You book directly on Campspot. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on Campspot ↗

4 openSites from $80/night
Book on Campspot

Amenities & location

  • Bathrooms
  • Camp Store
  • Internet
  • Laundry
  • Pets Allowed
  • Shower
  • Snack Bar
  • Trash Cans
  • Garbage
  • General Store
  • Ice Cream
  • Internet Access
Pets
Pets welcome

Hookups (individual campsites): 2 electric individual sites.

Location

47020 Highway 1
Open in Google Maps ↗

Riverside Campground & Cabins: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Riverside Campground & Cabins?
Longest RV site listed: 34 ft (2 of 2 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Riverside Campground & Cabins have RV hookups?
2 electric individual sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Riverside Campground & Cabins?
Reservable on Campspot (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Riverside Campground & Cabins?
Pets allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Campspot listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing Longest RV site listed: 34 ft (2 of 2 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing 2 electric individual sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 0 pull-through, 2 back-in
Pets
Listing Pets allowed
Water
Listing Water at 3 sites
Booking
Listing Reservable on Campspot
Getting there
Listing 47020 Highway 1 (map in Location below)
Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Shade · Price · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground

Reviews

Selected reviews

Verbatim from guest reviews on Campspot ↗ (77 reviews, ★ 4.7). Not written or edited by us.

“Very peaceful stop. Tucked away by the river and amongst the redwoods.”

Jodie W 5 · Oct 2026 · Campspot

“Beautiful camping spot. Store located very closely and bathrooms were clean.”

C.S. 5 · Sep 2026 · Campspot

“Loved the little cottage room! Great stay and easy parking.”

Heidi T White P 5 · Jun 2026 · Campspot
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights7 sites open for every night

Pfeiffer Big Sur SP

1.5 mi from Riverside Campground & Cabins (straight-line)
Sites from $50/night
$100 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from California State Parks · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night

Mountain Paradise

13.3 mi from Riverside Campground & Cabins (straight-line)
Sites from $65/night
$130 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights15 sites open for every night

Saddle Mountain Carmel

18.1 mi from Riverside Campground & Cabins (straight-line)
Sites from $83/night
$166 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
1 Room Cabin W/ Kitchen
lodging
X
✓
from $225
1 Room Cabin W/ Kitchen ADA
lodging
XXfrom $225
Redwood Cabin
lodging
XXfrom $295

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr Monterey & Carmel area · 3 hr · from $59/person
    • Whale Watching Tour From Monterey Monterey & Carmel area · 3.5 hr · from $75/person
  3. Day 3 · One more stop, then head home

    • Monterey Whale Watching Tour Monterey & Carmel area · 2 hr–3 hr · from $70/person
Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 2 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

Need an RV for your stay?

Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 34 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

2020 Leprechaun w/ Solar/Lithium System
2020 Leprechaun w/ Solar/Lithium System

Class C motorhome · 25.67 ft · sleeps 7 · 74 mi from campground

$259/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

View rental
2019 Forest River Wolf Pup
2019 Forest River Wolf Pup

Travel trailer · 18 ft · sleeps 5 · 118 mi from campground

$100/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

View rental
2018 28ft jayco slx
2018 28ft jayco slx

Travel trailer · 28 ft · sleeps 6 · 118 mi from campground

$108/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

View rental
Things to do

Activities near Riverside Campground & Cabins

Bookable tours nearby

Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr
Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr

Monterey & Carmel area · 3 hr · from $59/person

Whale Watching Tour From Monterey
Whale Watching Tour From Monterey

Monterey & Carmel area · 3.5 hr · from $75/person

Monterey Whale Watching Tour
Monterey Whale Watching Tour

Monterey & Carmel area · 2 hr–3 hr · from $70/person

See 6 more bookable tours
Elkhorn Slough Wildlife Tour
Elkhorn Slough Wildlife Tour

Monterey & Carmel area · 1.5 hr · from $45/person

Best time to go

Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Campspot for the next months, checked Nov 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

MonthOpenBookedClosed
Nov 202666%0%0%
Dec 202688%0%0%
Jan 202799%0%0%
17-Mile Drive Electric Bike Guided Tour
17-Mile Drive Electric Bike Guided Tour

Monterey & Carmel area · 2.5 hr · from $75/person

Whale Watching Tour Monterey California
Whale Watching Tour Monterey California

Monterey & Carmel area · 3 hr · from $62/person

Carmel Small Group Walking Food & Cultural Tour
Carmel Small Group Walking Food & Cultural Tour

Monterey & Carmel area · 3.3 hr · from $159/person

Monterey Bay Whale Watching
Monterey Bay Whale Watching

Monterey & Carmel area · 2 hr–3 hr · from $70/person

Old Monterey Walking Food Tour
Old Monterey Walking Food Tour

Monterey & Carmel area · 3.5 hr · from $175/person

Compare site types

12 individual reservable campsites from Campspot, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Lodging

8 sites · From $225, From $200/night

0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Rv

2 sites · From $107.72, From $85/night

2 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Tent

2 sites · From $90, From $80/night

2 open Nov 13–Nov 15