California whitewater - Big Sur River, Santa Lucia Range, Monterey County Monterey county, Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park to Motels section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II+     4 miles   The wonderful California scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park to Motels stretch of Big Sur River in Monterey County is 4 miles long and has been rated as a class II+ section by American Whitewater. If you're coming from Salinas it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's good length for a morning trip. The Pfeiffer     Big Sur State Park to Motels section is the only paddling section along Big Sur River. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a pretty small number of paddling rivers. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The beautiful Santa Lucia Range scenery is an added bonus. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Briefly about the general area: Big Sur River is frequently a pretty waterless location; through   the month of January you get the most rain around here, and July is when it's the driest. This river is so great. Pfeiffer Gulch is a good location to explore, and nothing beats kicking back at Pfeiffer Beach. During the warm days of summer, highs generally are in the 70's at Big Sur River, and during the night it cools down to the 50's. Highs through the winter are generally in the 50's with winter lows in the 40's overnight here at Big Sur River. Yep, outdoors amusing stuff truly is abundant here in the Santa Lucia Range. Pfeiffer Falls is an inspiring site to have a look at while you're here, and there are splendid places to discover along the Buzzards Roost Trail. Enjoy a lazy day on the beach at Wreck Beach, and don't leave Big Sur River without first going for a hike along the Oak Grove Trail. Big Sur River, Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park to Motels road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II+ Length: 4 miles Average Gradient: 40 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.2471 Longitude: -121.7717 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.2723 Longitude: -121.81121 Paddler input for Big Sur River, California: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Big Sur River, Santa Lucia Range, California Local climate location: MONTEREY 18 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Country Garden Inns, Carmel Valley 13 miles away Nestled in the sunny Santa Lucia Mountains-just minutes from Carmel by the Sea California. Country Garden Inns offers two bed and breakfast inns with European hospitality. Both Hidden Valley Inn and A... Bernardus Lodge, Carmel Valley 14 miles away Nestled on verdant acres with stately pines and California oak trees, surrounded by a vineyard and the Santa Lucia mountains rising majestically in the background, Bernardus Lodge is a premier luxury ... Ventana Inn Big Sur, Big Sur 15 miles away Situated on 243 acres, 1,200 feet above the Pacific Ocean. The property is known for its serene setting, rustic yet luxurious sophistication and romantic allure. Features include 26 newly remodeled su...   Santa Lucia Range Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Santa Lucia Range. Santa Lucia Range Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Santa Lucia Range. All California Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in California. Books about whitewater paddling on Big Sur River, California List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Big Sur River, California. Find a whitewater outfitter in California Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Salinas, California Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Salinas, California, the metro area neareast to Big Sur River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Big Sur River.   Whitewater Near Big Sur River: Little Sur River, Monterey County , 5 miles away, Class III-IV - 7 miles long (Pico Blanco BSouth Carolina to Highway 1) Carmel River, Monterey County , 12 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 10 miles long (Los Padres Reservoir to Carmel Valley) Arroyo Seco River, Monterey County , 21 miles away, Class IV(V) - 3 miles long (Willowcreek Bridge to Arroyo Seco Picnic Area) Arroyo Seco River, Monterey County , 27 miles away, Class III - 14.5 miles long (Arroyo Seco Picnic Area to Route G16 bridge)   Ski Areas Near Big Sur River: Dodge Ridge, California , 166 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Badger Pass, California , 167 miles away, 800 vertical feet Bear Valley, California , 173 miles away, 1900 vertical feet Kirkwood, California , 180 miles away, 2000 vertical feet Sierra at Tahoe, California , 184 miles away, 2212 vertical feet Sierra Summit, California , 190 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Homewood, California , 194 miles away, 1650 vertical feet Alpine Meadows, California , 194 miles away, 1802 vertical feet Royal Gorge, California , 195 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Squaw Valley, California , 196 miles away, 2850 vertical feet   Beaches Near Big Sur River: Wreck Beach, Monterey County , 1 miles away Pfeiffer Beach, Monterey County , 2 miles away   Hotels Near Big Sur River: Country Garden Inns, Carmel Valley , 13 miles away Bernardus Lodge, Carmel Valley , 14 miles away Ventana Inn Big Sur, Big Sur , 15 miles away Coachmans Inn, Carmel-By-The-Sea , 17 miles away Carmel River Inn, Carmel-By-The-Sea , 17 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Big Sur River: Sawmill Flat Campground, Monterey County, 1 miles away P B S S P South Campground, Monterey County, 1 miles away Vado Campground, Monterey County, 2 miles away   Trails Near Big Sur River: Buzzards Roost Trail, Monterey County , 0 miles away, 1.5 hiking miles, 864 feet elevation difference Oak Grove Trail, Monterey County , 1 miles away, 0.6 hiking miles, 204 feet elevation difference Manuel Peak Trail, Monterey County , 2 miles away,  10.8 hiking miles, 3534 feet elevation difference San Clemente Trail, Monterey County , 9 miles away,  7 hiking miles, 714 feet elevation difference Big Sur Trail, Monterey County , 9 miles away,  15.2 hiking miles, 1949 feet elevation difference Rattlesnake Creek Trail, Monterey County , 10 miles away,  7 hiking miles, 1350 feet elevation difference Carmel River Trail, Monterey County , 11 miles away,  29.4 hiking miles, 3023 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Big Sur River: Pinnacles National Monument, Paicines - CA , 56 miles away