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Limekiln State Park

Limekiln is the small state park campground on the southern coast, about 2 miles south of Lucia, with sites along Limekiln Creek under redwoods and a short walk to a cove beach. It suits small rigs only: the park caps motorhomes at 24 feet and trailers at 15 feet. There are no hookups and no dump station (the nearest is at Pfeiffer), but there are token-operated hot showers for registered campers. Reservations are strongly encouraged and there are no first-come sites. As of September 2026 the park is operating with restrictions from the fires, and all transactions are cash only.

Limekiln State Park prices

$50 standard site; $10 extra vehicle

Rate as published in our guide coverage. Nightly rates move with season, site type and holidays, and most exclude tax — confirm the live rate with the operator before you book.

Limekiln State Park at a glance

Hookups None
Max RV length 24-foot motorhome; 15-foot trailer
Cost $50 standard site; $10 extra vehicle
Reservations ReserveCalifornia; call (831) 643-6036 for current conditions
Dump station No
Showers Yes ($1 token for 5 minutes)

What our guides say about Limekiln State Park

Excerpts from the RV Parks Guide articles that cover this campground. Each links to the full guide.

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Big Sur RV Camping (2026): Hookups, Prices, Rig Limits & Fire Closures

Limekiln is the small state park campground on the southern coast, about 2 miles south of Lucia, with sites along Limekiln Creek under redwoods and a short walk to a cove beach. It suits small rigs only: the park caps motorhomes at 24 feet and trailers at 15 feet. There are no hookups and no dump station (the nearest is at Pfeiffer), but there are token-operated hot showers for registered campers. Reservations are strongly encouraged and there are no first-come sites. As of September 2026 the park is operating with restrictions from the fires, and all transactions are cash only.

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Limekiln State Park: frequently asked questions

Does Limekiln State Park have RV hookups?

Limekiln State Park lists hookups as: None. Dump station: No. Confirm the exact site's utilities when you book, as loops and site types can differ.

What is the maximum RV length at Limekiln State Park?

24-foot motorhome; 15-foot trailer. Limits are usually set per site, so filter by your rig's actual length (including tow vehicle where relevant) in the reservation system.

How much does it cost to camp at Limekiln State Park?

$50 standard site; $10 extra vehicle Rates change by season and site type — the operator's current rate sheet or reservation system is the final word.

How do I reserve a site at Limekiln State Park?

ReserveCalifornia; call (831) 643-6036 for current conditions.

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