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All Big Sur State Parks closed due to Dolan Fire

UPDATE: 8-19-2020
The fast-moving Dolan Ridge Fire located in the Big Sur Region has triggered road closures on Hwy 1, preventing access to many state parks in the Big Sur area.
Due to the emergency situation caused by the fire and resulting concerns for the safety and health of our State Parks visitors, the following parks – including all campgrounds, day use areas, and hiking trails are being closed to visitors until further notice:
• John Little State Natural Reserve• Limekiln State Park• Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park• Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park• Andrew Molera State Park• Point Sur State Historic Park• Garrapata State Park• Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
Visitors to these Monterey District California State Parks are advised to respect the emergency services and public safety efforts in the area. Please check the park unit websites to find out when the Big Sur State Park units will re-open at a future time.

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Appointed appellate counsel for indigent defendants (retired.) I have lived in Big Sur since 1984, first on the north coast, and on the South Coast since 1989.

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