The popular Pine Ridge Trail follows the Big Sur River for several miles inland . Several backcountry camps are located along the river , including Ventana Camp , Barlow Flat Camp , and Sykes Camp . Near Sykes Camp , approximately inland , there is a popular hot springs above the riverbank . From there , the trail crosses the river , and later reaches Redwood Camp , situated along the tributary Redwood Creek . From here , the trail climbs over to Pine Ridge , and enters the Carmel River watershed , eventually exiting the wilderness at China Camp . , the trail is closed due to damage caused by the Soberanes Fire , the result of an illegal campfire in Garrapata State Park
Soberanes Fire
Soberanes Fire
Big Sur River