Looking to make a trip down there.
Anyone ever been?
Any camp spots with good views? Will be in my RTT.
Anyone ever been?
Any camp spots with good views? Will be in my RTT.
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Prewitt Ridge Campground in Big Sur is awesome. Just spent the weekend up there with a couple other trucks. Great drive and gorgeous views.
Starting by turning off of highway 1 (N 35.98867° W 121.49397°) we stayed at the Prewitt Ridge campground (N 35.97143° W 121.45313°) and the drove East to the Fort Hunter Liggett (N 36.00691° W 121.23549°) area and checked out Mission San Antonio (N 36.01511° W 121.24990°) and went back home (Modesto) on the 101 and through Hollister awesome drive. Put 360+ miles over the weekend.
Starting by turning off of highway 1 (N 35.98867° W 121.49397°) we stayed at the Prewitt Ridge campground (N 35.97143° W 121.45313°) and the drove East to the Fort Hunter Liggett (N 36.00691° W 121.23549°) area and checked out Mission San Antonio (N 36.01511° W 121.24990°) and went back home (Modesto) on the 101 and through Hollister awesome drive. Put 360+ miles over the weekend.
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Hey sorry I didn’t see this. I’d say Prewitt for sure if you want dispersed. Check for fire updates as it may be restricted campfires. During the day, walking the stairs down to Sandollar Beach is really fun.
When you get to Prewitt, to the left down slope there’s a couple campsites with fire rings and ridiculous views. To the right (assuming you’re facing the ocean) there’s an amazing private spot.
There can be really bad flies. You can have insane wind. Fog, cold etc... it’s Steinbeck Land! But, what a spot. Prewitt is an absolute “sit in your chair looking at the view all day” place.
When you get to Prewitt, to the left down slope there’s a couple campsites with fire rings and ridiculous views. To the right (assuming you’re facing the ocean) there’s an amazing private spot.
There can be really bad flies. You can have insane wind. Fog, cold etc... it’s Steinbeck Land! But, what a spot. Prewitt is an absolute “sit in your chair looking at the view all day” place.
Pathfinder III
If you’re going from the 1, just follow Nacimiento Ferguson Road up about 6 miles, then follow the signs back towards the ocean.
Contributor I
Prewitt for sure for dispersed. Kirk Creek campground for developed which is also right across the Vicente trail if you want to do some backpacking.
Influencer II
Hey man! We did plasket ridge road a month back! Highly recommend it!
Newbie overlander here. This sounds like a great first outing. Any concerns with the area filling up or is there plenty of space to set up camp?
Influencer II
Got to the top at 11am on a Saturday. I wouldn't want to show up any later than that. The ridge was pretty full around 2pm with the desirable ones gone around 12:30. This was my only experience up there so I'm not sure if that is the norm or not
Contributor I
Its the weekend, during summer then yes that place is always packed. The last time I went up there it was on a weekday.
Enthusiast III
Prewitt Ridge is awesome, tons of dispersed camping. Really nice spots coming up from highway one however you have to keep an eye open for the hidden gems that are actually on private property.
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I made this map for my dad a couple years ago before we did a quick overnight trip down there. Going up on a weekday is a better bet for getting a little peace and quiet as that place gets packed on the weekends.
Prewitt for the win. Just got back last week from there. There’s a section with a close gate but it’s not lock. You can go through just make sure to close the gate.
We use a spray from Cedarcide it’s also safe for dogs. Keeps everything away even ticks and fleas. We have a discount if anyone wants to try.
Also building a fire works and citronella candle.
Hmm never heard of Cedarcide; fires work but there are absolutely no fires allowed out there.
