Limekiln State Park, State park in Monterey County, United States
The park extends across 711 acres within the steepest coastal canyon in the continental United States, featuring ancient redwood groves and limestone formations.
From 1887 to 1890, the Rockland Lime and Lumber Company operated four industrial kilns, transforming limestone into cement ingredients for San Francisco construction.
The preserved lime kilns represent industrial heritage from the 19th century, illustrating early California construction methods and mineral extraction techniques.
The park offers 42 camping sites distributed between redwood and ocean-view locations, with access to hiking trails and Limekiln Creek waterfalls.
The 100-foot Limekiln Falls flows year-round through a redwood canyon, creating a natural intersection between forest and coastal environments.
Location: Monterey County
Inception: 1994
Website: https://parks.ca.gov/?page_id=577
GPS coordinates: 36.01000,-121.51833
Latest update: June 4, 2025 13:35
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