San Carpoforo Beach Camping Ban Enacted

Due to environmental concerns, overnight camping at San Carpoforo Beach is prohibited for two years.

The California Coastal Commission has banned overnight camping at San Carpoforo Beach in response to environmental degradation.
The only free public camping site in the Big Sur area, the beach has suffered from trash, human waste, and illegal campfires.
The ban, effective from April, aims to protect sensitive habitats and endangered species, including the western snowy plover.
During the two-year closure, the state plans to implement a new management strategy to allow future public access.
Day use of the beach remains permitted, with upcoming improvements including new trash cans and increased state personnel patrol.