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<h1>Ventana Campground, Big Sur Camping<br>
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<p>Ventana Campground is located 65 miles north of San Simeon and 30 miles south of Carmel in Big Sur, California. A short jaunt off Highway One in a 40 acre redwood lined canyon we have 70 sites strategically placed to take advantage of the existing contours of the canyon without disturbing the natural beauty. This enhances the beauty of the campground as well as offering a unique character to each individual camp site and ultimately offering every campsite more privacy.<br>
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Ventana Campground is located in Post Canyon. Post Canyon is a box canyon beginning at about 900 feet in elevation and oversees the Big Sur River Valley to the North. This gorgeous box canyon is home to a small stream that runs through the old growth redwood trees that tower over the campground. A lush second growth forest is filling in the lower canapy in places where turn of the century logging selectively harvested some of the old growth. The campsites are tastefully nestled among these trees and along the streams edge, offering several "private" and unique camping opportunities.<br>
The geography of the campground places one central to many of Big Sur's spectacular landforms and famous business establishements and also creates an extremely agreeable microclimate from spring through fall. This location seems to sort out the wildly variable weather that can make the Big Sur land forms so dramatic and magical. The stiff winds and coastal fog do not prevail in the canyon and the altitude and filtered sunlight of the Redwood grove moderate the extreme temperatures of the summer and fall. Good weather makes for good camping!<br>
Ventana Campground is open year round and provides a combination of rustic camping with modern facilities. Three bath houses have hot showers, electrical sockets, and flush toilets. Each site has a picnic table, fire ring, and running water is a short walk from all sites.<br>
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<p><a href="rates.html">Ventana Big Sur Campground Rate</a>s<br>
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<a href="facilities.html">Ventana Big Sur Campground Facilities<br>
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The Ventana Big Sur Campgrounds are home to 80 rustic and individual camp sites. Each campground has a fire ring, a picnic table, and running water nearby. The campground is supported by three bath houses that include hot showers, electrical sockets, and flush toilets.</p>
<p><a href="policies.html">Ventana Big Sur Campground Reservations Policies<br>
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We do not have electrical drops to the campsites and RV's are restricted to 24 feet in length. Generators are discouraged.</p>
<p><a href="policies.html">Ventana Big Sur Campground Policies</a><br>
<font face="Times New Roman,Georgia,Times">Common sense is always a good policy. Outside of that we've got a short list of suggestions, policies, and regulations that makes the campground run smoothly and therefore enhancing everyone's experience.</font></p>
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<li><font face="Times New Roman,Georgia,Times">Flashlights are recommended</font>
<li><font face="Times New Roman,Georgia,Times">We are in a high risk fire area. All fires must be in fire rings and under control at all times. Please do not leave campfires unattended and do not leave candles burning without being in a container.</font>
<li><font face="Times New Roman,Georgia,Times">No firewood over 24 inches in length may be used.</font>
<li><font face="Times New Roman,Georgia,Times">Extinguish all fires when you leave - NO EXCEPTIONS!</font>
<li><font face="Times New Roman,Georgia,Times">Collecting groundwood is forbidden.</font>
<li><font face="Times New Roman,Georgia,Times">Fireworks and firearms are prohibited</font>
<li><font face="Times New Roman,Georgia,Times">Please leave bathhouses and campsites in clean condition for fellow campers' use. Notify attendant of any maintenance problems.</font>
<li><font face="Times New Roman,Georgia,Times">Conserve water! Be sure all showers are firmly shut off.</font>
<li><font face="Times New Roman,Georgia,Times">Respect the quiet of the redwoods. Please, no loud noise of stereos anytime!</font>
<li><font face="Times New Roman,Georgia,Times">Dogs must be kept quiet and on a leash at all times.</font>
<li><font face="Times New Roman,Georgia,Times"><b>Check out time is 12:00 noon</b></font>
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<p><font face="Times New Roman,Georgia,Times">All that being said, please have a great time and enjoy your stay at Ventana Big Sur Campground. It is a very pristine and beautiful place and we're here for your enjoyment.<br>
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<a href="todo.html">Things to do in Big Sur, California<br>
</a><br>There are a multitude of things to do while you're in Big Sur. One of which is to simply "Do Nothing." Sit by a stream and listen to the breeze drift through the redwoods. Lay on a beach and watch for whales and dolphin.<br>
During winter the whole population of California Gray Whales migrates twice past the central California coast. Once when going to the warm lagoons of Mexico to spawn and breed, and once again when returning to their feeding grounds in the frigid waters off the coast of Alaska. During the summer the waters off of Big Sur are host to the largest mammals on earth, the Blue Whale. In addition, Humpback whales are sharing the waters as they enjoy the abundant krill. You can spot whales from most any point that you can see the ocean. Roadside turnouts sometimes offer the best viewing! Bring your binoculars. Visit the <a href="http://www.bigsurcalifornia.org" target="_blank" title="Big Sur Chamber of Commerce">Big Sur Chamber of Commerce</a> for more information on things to do in Big Sur.<br>
Looking to buy a home in Big Sur, try <a title="Big Sur Real Estate" href="http://www.bigsurcoastrealestate.com">Big Sur Real Estate</a></p>
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