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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.
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February 14, 2022 Stayed at: 033, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
We had a great stay - no complaints at all. We walked across the street and watched the sunset from the bluffs, cooked a dinner, and had a peaceful night. In the morning, I got to see some very cool birds. Would definitely stay again.
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February 14, 2022 Stayed at: 036, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
The camp host was outright hostile when we had a second car on our site. We did not know that we did not pay for it and she was immediately impatient and aggressive. In twenty years of camping in California I have never encountered anyone as unfriendly as her.
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February 14, 2022 Stayed at: 033, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
We had a great stay - no complaints at all. We walked across the street and watched the sunset from the bluffs, cooked a dinner, and had a peaceful night. In the morning, I got to see some very cool birds. Would definitely stay again.
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February 13, 2022 Stayed at: 035, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
We arrived after sunset with our 30 ft RV to our reserved Site 35. Before I book a spot, I always check pad length, pictures, and read as much as I can. We were sad to arrive and see there was such a huge slope, there would be NO WAY we could level our RV. It was about a 3 ft difference from front to back. The campground was full. We were going to have to back track and drive 1.5 to San Simeon. Lucky for us when we went to see if we could get a refund , the camp host had someone not like their site (#11) . We were able to switch, thank goodness. Definitely, not a site I would ever chose ( right next to restrooms, but……. level!
I just wish when putting in the filters, when booking online, it would keep something like this from happening.
Otherwise, it’s a great campground. So many beautiful places to explore nearby.
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February 13, 2022 Stayed at: 035, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
We arrived after sunset with our 30 ft RV to our reserved Site 35. Before I book a spot, I always check pad length, pictures, and read as much as I can. We were sad to arrive and see there was such a huge slope, there would be NO WAY we could level our RV. It was about a 3 ft difference from front to back. The campground was full. We were going to have to back track and drive 1.5 to San Simeon. Lucky for us when we went to see if we could get a refund , the camp host had someone not like their site (#11) . We were able to switch, thank goodness. Definitely, not a site I would ever chose ( right next to restrooms, but……. level!
I just wish when putting in the filters, when booking online, it would keep something like this from happening.
Otherwise, it’s a great campground. So many beautiful places to explore nearby.
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February 12, 2022 Stayed at: 024, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
Gorgeous campground, great access to the beach. Most attentive camp hosts we've ever had!
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February 12, 2022 Stayed at: 024, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
Gorgeous campground, great access to the beach. Most attentive camp hosts we've ever had!
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February 11, 2022 Stayed at: 023, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
I prefer Plaskett to Kirk Creek because of the immediate access to Sand Dollar Beach and fewer crowds
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February 11, 2022 Stayed at: 023, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
I prefer Plaskett to Kirk Creek because of the immediate access to Sand Dollar Beach and fewer crowds
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February 10, 2022 Stayed at: 031, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
Beautiful area with close access to beach. We hike the Vincente Flat Trail into the Ventana Wilderness. Trailhead is just 5 mi north. Very comfortable sites spaced apart from one another.
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, Big Sur, CA 93920 United States
Elevation: 118 ft
Hwy 1 is TEMPORARILY CLOSED from the Monterey area
From San Luis Obispo, travel north on Highway 1 for approximately 65 mi to the campground.
Plaskett Creek Campground is accessible via Highway 1, approximately 65 miles north from San Luis Obispo.
The closest entrance is: West Entrance
Approximate drive: 49.9 mi · over 1 hr (86 min)
Last updated: October 24, 2026
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Nearby city: Salinas, CA
Approx. 53 mi away (straight-line distance)
Elevation: 354 ft
Best Season: Summer, Fall
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