Day Use / Hiking

Visitors can access the 300-foot beach, however, please use caution when near the water due to cold water temperatures and unpredictable surf.  No Lifeguard is on duty. 

Three hiking trails—each about one half mile in length follow Limekiln Creek through the redwood forest.  The Hare Creek trail follows its namesake up Hare Canyon to a grove of some of the oldest and largest redwood trees in Monterey County.  The Falls Trail winds up Limekiln Creek to a spectacular 100-foot waterfall pouring over a limestone cliff.  The Kilns Trail follows the West Fork of Limekiln Creek to the four historic limekilns.  Please do not hike off the trail since the poison oak is abundant and the canyon walls are steep and unstable. 

Dogs are permitted at the campsites and on the beach as long as they are on a 6-foot leash (or less) that is held by an adult.  Dogs should not be left alone in the campsite and must be kept in a tent or vehicle at night.  Please pick up after your pet. 

Fishing may be subject to closures so check local regulations. 

Please try to carpool since there are only a few day-use parking spaces and picnic tables.