Featured amenities
Sites & Rates
Average nightly rates38 total sites
RV Sites
18 sites
Tent Sites
20 sites
About Plaskett Creek Campground
Number of accommodations: 38
Activities & Attractions
Nearby
Hiking
Swimming
Water Activities
Year-round
Hiking
Spring
Water Activities
Summer
Swimming
Water Activities
Fall
Water Activities
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Water and Hygiene
- Restrooms
Parking and Transport
- Parking
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
Report Incorrect Information
Help us improve by reporting any incorrect amenity information for Plaskett Creek Campground.
Rates, Sites & Availability
38 Sites Available
No sites found matching your criteria.
No available sites
All sites are booked for your selected dates. Try showing all sites to see booked options, create an alert to be notified when something opens up, or adjust your dates.
Site Details
Select a site to view details
38 Sites Available
No available sites
All sites are booked for your selected dates. Try showing all sites to see booked options, create an alert to be notified when something opens up, or adjust your dates.
Reviews (1140)
What Guests Are Saying
Plaskett Creek Campground offers a beautiful, peaceful setting just a short walk from Sand Dollar Beach, making it a great spot for camping. Many visitors praised the friendly camp hosts and the spacious, scenic environment, ideal for families and pets. However, the campground faces criticism due to the lack of potable water and restroom facilities, with porta potties being the only option, which some found unsatisfactory.
What Guests Are Saying
Plaskett Creek Campground offers a beautiful, peaceful setting just a short walk from Sand Dollar Beach, making it a great spot for camping. Many visitors praised the friendly camp hosts and the spacious, scenic environment, ideal for families and pets. However, the campground faces criticism due to the lack of potable water and restroom facilities, with porta potties being the only option, which some found unsatisfactory.
Review Summary
Jose V
VerifiedMarch 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
They gave our place to someone else (even though we reserved with time) and the people in out spot did not want to move so we had to wait a couple hours before we could get another spot. Plus I thought $15 dollars for a small stack of wood for burning was kind of pricey. Overall it was good thought.
Dean M
VerifiedMarch 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
The campground, facilities, and site was clean. The location is fantastic - in a bit of a sheltered area across the road from the beach, although you could still see the ocean in some parts. Some surfers camp here. The interior camp sites are pretty close together with no natural barriers between the sites, so could hear some loud conversations and snoring of nearby tents. It's like camping on a big lawn, and due to no natural barriers, people seemed to have NO qualms about walking right through the middle of your camp site. There are also no tent pads. You can mostly find a mostly level place for a tent but not completely. Also both mornings we were here there where service trucks backing down the service road (BEEP...BEEP...BEEP) - which sort of ruins the ambiance. Given all that, I'd readily camp here again.
Vernon G
VerifiedMarch 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
Camp hosts were great. Campground was always clean, garbage emptied, bathrooms spotless. Great location.
Mike O
VerifiedMarch 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
Plaskett is a great camping place along the Big Sur coast. Unfortunately, they allow overflow campers to just set up in the middle area of the campground. Which puts extra pressure on campers adjacent to that area, with the overflow campers crossing through campsites to reach facilities and water. They should just issue permits for the sites actually available and send the others on their merry way.
Dean M
VerifiedMarch 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
The campground, facilities, and site was clean. The location is fantastic - in a bit of a sheltered area across the road from the beach, although you could still see the ocean in some parts. Some surfers camp here. The interior camp sites are pretty close together with no natural barriers between the sites, so could hear some loud conversations and snoring of nearby tents. It's like camping on a big lawn, and due to no natural barriers, people seemed to have NO qualms about walking right through the middle of your camp site. There are also no tent pads. You can mostly find a mostly level place for a tent but not completely. Also both mornings we were here there where service trucks backing down the service road (BEEP...BEEP...BEEP) - which sort of ruins the ambiance. Given all that, I'd readily camp here again.
Vernon G
VerifiedMarch 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
Camp hosts were great. Campground was always clean, garbage emptied, bathrooms spotless. Great location.
Mike O
VerifiedMarch 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
Plaskett is a great camping place along the Big Sur coast. Unfortunately, they allow overflow campers to just set up in the middle area of the campground. Which puts extra pressure on campers adjacent to that area, with the overflow campers crossing through campsites to reach facilities and water. They should just issue permits for the sites actually available and send the others on their merry way.
Chris M
VerifiedMarch 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
Nice and clean and quiet.
Chris D
VerifiedMarch 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
Camp grounds are very well kept with clean restrooms. Camp host helpful and had a plentiful supply of firewood. All campers respecting the quiet time at night. Short walk across Hwy 1 to Sand Dollar Beach. There's a steep stairway down to the beach but well worth the effort. Jsut up the coast are places for watching Condors and then a little further up the coast is Monterey Bay. Easy to go up and back in a day. Gray whales were cruising just off the coastline while we were there for this trip.
Mark K
VerifiedMarch 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
Great time at Plaskett Creek campground. Camp hosts were very friendly and helpful.
Location Plaskett Creek Campground
Address:
Big Sur, CA, 93920
United States
Hwy 1 is TEMPORARILY CLOSED from the Monterey area
From San Luis Obispo, travel north on Highway 1 for approximately 65 miles to the campground.
Plaskett Creek Campground is accessible via Highway 1, approximately 65 miles north from San Luis Obispo.
Elevation: 118 feet
34 mi drive to downtown Big Sur (about 52 min)
Nearby Campgrounds
Nearby destinations
Last updated: August 23, 2026