Lucia Chapel and Campground: Best Big Sur California Camping Spots; Pacific Coast Highway 1 Vacation Drive Tour Mile-24 Santa

Located on Highway 1 at the Health Center turnoff, Next Big Sur Campground South to the River Inn

Santa Lucia Chapel and Campground is a place of worship and fellowship.  The wooded location is beautiful, convenient, and affordable.  It is located about forty minutes south of Carmel.  All Saints Episcopal Church is pleased to allow its use by community and other non-profit groups as well as other church groups.

The campground is located on a wooded riverside property.  There is camping and day use space for 50 people.  The rustic outdoor chapel, set among the redwoods, may be used for woship or other seated gatherings. 

There is a rocky beach on the river.  Children as well as adults enjoy splashing about in the shallow river.  There is a volleyball net, tree swing and horseshoe pit.  Camping spots are scattered about the property to provide for flexibility and privacy.  RVs that do not exceed 20 feet are allowed.

There is an area with a larger barbecue pit, sink, picnic tables and campfire ring.  You must bring your own firewood or it may be purchased locally.  Most people use portable gas stoves for cooking. 

There are restrooms with running water but no showers.  There are a general store, gas station, motel with restaurant and bar, and shops located nearby.

Santa Lucia is a beautiful, convenient and affordable location.  Whatever your group are planning--a quiet retreat, a community event or a week of family or teen camping.  Just picture your group making a fire at twilight as they welcome the starry evening with stories told by the firelight.  Many families have fond memories of carefree times spent at Santa Lucia.  Some people have friendships that have lasted a lifetime.  Many groups make their trips to Santa Lucia an annual event. 

Day use and camping reseverations may be made by contacting Izzi Shillinglaw, 1-831-373-7570, or All Saints Episcopal Church, 1-831-624-3883.  Reservations are always required but space is frequently available, particularly midweek.  Don't forget that the late Spring and early Fall are particularly lovely times of year to visit.

Why spend half your trip traveling far away when you can visit the world famous splendour of Big Sur right here on the central coast?  This little bit of heaven is nearby but it's out of this world!