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Fernwood Resort and Campground

Big Sur, California — Highway 1
$$$ · Upscale

Quick Facts

Best for:Families, Groups, Pet owners
Site type:Campground plus canvas tent cabins, river running through
Season:Year-round, summer for river swimming
One thing to know:Social and pet-friendly — better for company than total seclusion

Why Big Sur

Big Sur’s roughly 90-mile coastline is one of the most dramatic stretches of Highway 1, where redwood forests meet rugged Pacific cliffs and waterfalls drop straight onto the beach at spots like McWay Falls. This is genuinely wild, protected country, threaded through with hiking trails at Pfeiffer Big Sur and Andrew Molera State Parks.

Fernwood sits with a river running right through the property, giving guests a genuinely versatile Big Sur basecamp — tent sites, RV spots, and canvas tent cabins all in one place, with a social, come-as-you-are feel.

What Makes It Special

  • Location: Big Sur, on Highway 1
  • Setting: River running through the property, social atmosphere
  • Site type: Tent, RV, and canvas cabin options
  • Amenities: River running through the property, tent/RV/canvas cabin options, on-site store, live music
  • Recreation: Hiking and water activities

Pro Tips for Booking

Expect a social, lively stay. This is genuinely more community-oriented than seclusion-focused — a great fit if you like company.

Bring the dog. The property is pet-friendly, a real plus if traveling with one.

Catch live music. It’s a regular feature and a fun way to spend an evening at camp.

What to Do Around Here

  • River activities right on the property
  • Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, for redwood forest hiking
  • McWay Falls at Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
  • Andrew Molera State Park for beachcombing and hiking
  • Live music evenings on-site

N&C Verdict

A genuinely versatile Big Sur basecamp with the river running right through the property — tent sites, RV spots, and canvas tent cabins all in one place. It’s pet-friendly and social, so this suits campers who like company more than total seclusion.
Camp Store
Pet-Friendly
Beach Access

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