Camping Ban at San Carpoforo Beach in Big Sur, California
Overnight camping and campfires have been banned at San Carpoforo Beach in Big Sur, California due to visitors not cleaning up after themselves. The beach is the only free beach campsite in the area, but the increase in visitors has led to more trash and human waste, negatively impacting the environment and wildlife.
Key Points
- San Carpoforo Beach is the only free beach campsite in the Big Sur area
- Increase in visitors led to more trash, debris, and human waste
- Ban to allow U.S. Forest Service to reset conditions and plan for future visitor use
Pros
- Protecting the environment and wildlife by reducing trash and human impact
- Creating a plan for better visitor use in the future
Cons
- Loss of overnight camping opportunity for residents and visitors