Riverside Campground & Cabins

Riverside Campground & Cabins is the smallest and quietest of the three private campgrounds in the central Big Sur cluster of California, tucked between Fernwood and Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park along the Big Sur River. Sites sit under redwoods along the riverbank, and there is no tavern, no live music and no crowd. It suits couples and small-rig travelers who want a private-park booking with an atmosphere that still feels like real camping.

Riverside Campground & Cabins at a glance

Hookups	Electric and water — no sewer, no dump station
Sites	Approximately 12 RV sites among 35 total sites
Max RV length	Verify for the exact site
Cost	Live quote
Reservations	Phone only — call well in advance for summer weekends
Season	Typically April–November (call to confirm)
Cell signal	Minimal

Why RVers stay here

Only about a dozen of the 35 sites take RVs, and they offer water and electric only: no sewer and no dump station, so arrive with empty tanks and a plan. Internal access is tighter than at a large resort, and our guide advises confirming your total equipment length and the approach to the assigned site before booking. Reservations are by phone only, and summer weekends need to be booked well in advance; the season typically runs April through November, but call to confirm. Rates are a live quote. Expect minimal cell signal. The trade-off is simple: peace and redwood shade in exchange for fewer services and a small, tight footprint.

✓Redwood-shaded sites along the Big Sur River with the calmest atmosphere of the central Big Sur private parks.

✓Water and electric hookups in a place where most public campgrounds are dry.

✓Small scale means no tavern noise or resort bustle.

✓Located in the heart of the Big Sur corridor between Fernwood and Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park.

!No sewer hookups and no dump station on site.

!Only around 12 RV sites with tight internal access; verify length and approach for your exact site.

!Phone-only reservations, minimal cell signal, and a season that typically closes for winter.

What our guides say about Riverside Campground & Cabins

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

Regional guide

Big Sur RV Camping (2026): Campgrounds, Rig Limits & Highway 1

Riverside is the third private campground in the central Big Sur cluster, located between Fernwood and Pfeiffer State Park along the Big Sur River. It is the smallest and quietest of the three private options, which is either a selling point or a limitation depending on what you want.

The campground has a limited number of RV sites with water and electric hookups. Sites are shaded by redwoods and set along the riverbank. The atmosphere is peaceful — no tavern, no live music, no crowds. It is the closest thing to a private park experience that still feels like actual camping.

The campground is small and its internal access is tighter than a large resort. Confirm total equipment length and the assigned site's approach directly before booking.

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Riverside Campground & Cabins: frequently asked questions

Does Riverside Campground & Cabins have full hookups?

No. RV sites have electric and water only, with no sewer and no dump station, so plan to dump elsewhere before and after your stay.

How do you make reservations at Riverside Campground & Cabins?

By phone only, according to our guide. Summer weekends fill well ahead, so call early.

What is the max RV length at Riverside Campground & Cabins?

There is no published blanket limit; the campground is small and its access roads are tight. Confirm your total equipment length and the assigned site's approach with the operator before booking.

Is Riverside Campground & Cabins open year-round?

Typically April through November, but call to confirm the current season.

How much does Riverside Campground & Cabins cost per night?

Rates are a live quote from the campground; our sources do not publish a nightly figure.

Is there cell service at Riverside Campground & Cabins?

Minimal. Expect little or no signal in the Big Sur redwoods and download what you need in advance.

Riverside Campground & Cabins