Can I sleep in car in Big Sur?

Although camping on the side of the road is not legal, you can either reserve a campground or take part in dispersed camping on land owned by the U.S. Service Forest. In terms of cost, most campgrounds and forests require paying a fee, with the exception of a few dispersed campgrounds in the Los Padres National Forest.



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Within Yosemite National Park, you may not sleep in your car or RV except in a campsite that you're registered to stay in (except at Camp 4, where sleeping in cars is not allowed because it's a walk-in campground). Sleeping in your car along the side of the road is not allowed.

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No matter what you're driving, you can legally (and safely) park overnight for free at most Walmarts across the country.

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American black bears found in Yosemite National Park have long been of intense interest to park visitors and managers. Seeing one of the approximately 300 to 500 black bears in Yosemite can evoke excitement, awe, and fear. If visitors spot a bear while in the park, it is a black bear-not a brown or grizzly bear.

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