About Plaskett Creek Campground
Number of accommodations: 38
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2026 Season availability
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This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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Reviews (1089)
What Guests Are Saying
Plaskett Creek Campground is praised for its stunning natural beauty, friendly and helpful camp hosts, and proximity to Sand Dollar Beach, making it an ideal spot for a peaceful getaway. While there are no potable water facilities and the restrooms were closed during some visits, well-maintained portable toilets were available. Many reviewers expressed a desire to return, highlighting the campground's spacious sites and tranquil atmosphere.
What Guests Are Saying
Plaskett Creek Campground is praised for its stunning natural beauty, friendly and helpful camp hosts, and proximity to Sand Dollar Beach, making it an ideal spot for a peaceful getaway. While there are no potable water facilities and the restrooms were closed during some visits, well-maintained portable toilets were available. Many reviewers expressed a desire to return, highlighting the campground's spacious sites and tranquil atmosphere.
Review Summary
gabrielle s
VerifiedJanuary 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
everything was perfect except the bathrooms weren't functioning, there were portapotties that had not been emptied in over 12 days. Otherwise, it's lovely -- the camp hosts were great and it was a gorgeous location -- walkable to the remarkable sand dollar beach.
would certainly come back if the bathroom situation is improved and portapotties are maintained.
gabrielle s
VerifiedJanuary 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
everything was perfect except the bathrooms weren't functioning, there were portapotties that had not been emptied in over 12 days. Otherwise, it's lovely -- the camp hosts were great and it was a gorgeous location -- walkable to the remarkable sand dollar beach.
would certainly come back if the bathroom situation is improved and portapotties are maintained.
Nick B
VerifiedJanuary 11, 2026 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
The restrooms are no longer functional. They had very clean porta potties.
There were several downed tree limbs in the campground, but I’m sure those are just due to the recent storms we’ve had
Nick B
VerifiedJanuary 11, 2026 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
The restrooms are no longer functional. They had very clean porta potties.
There were several downed tree limbs in the campground, but I’m sure those are just due to the recent storms we’ve had
Lorraine M
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
There was a male camp host when I arrived. He suggested I turn around and go home because of storms. I've been coming to big sur for years in all weather conditions. There is nothing to fear. In the end, I was right. I spent a beautiful new years there hiking and camping. He should not project his fear onto others. Remain neutral unless asked for an opinion and state it as such.
Lorraine M
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
There was a male camp host when I arrived. He suggested I turn around and go home because of storms. I've been coming to big sur for years in all weather conditions. There is nothing to fear. In the end, I was right. I spent a beautiful new years there hiking and camping. He should not project his fear onto others. Remain neutral unless asked for an opinion and state it as such.
Samantha D
VerifiedJanuary 9, 2026 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
Beautiful spot!
Samantha D
VerifiedJanuary 9, 2026 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
Beautiful spot!
SIVARAMAKRISHNAN B
VerifiedJanuary 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
We had an unfortunate situation where we booked a site and arrived at 9.15p to see that our site had been taken by another group. When we asked them, we were told that the host had done this as there was a storm and people had to be moved due to an unsafe tree. While this is understandable, there was no communication from the host about what to do if the actual party holding the reservation were to arrive (even worse, the sign outside the campground said "Campground Full" which it would be given the holidays and beautiful spot). This resulted in a spat with the occupiers of our site and the host was AWOL resulting in just a really bad evening. The next morning she asked us to move to our site (but only after 12 noon checkout as the other party were still to check out and gaslights us with 'you came in late' which is an absurd claim to make for a campground so remote and at any rate was fully paid for in advance and was in no way a 'no show.' Anyways, beautiful campground with plenty to do around but this was a first bad experience for us in close to two decades across America's wonderful public lands. Could've been solved easily if only the host (who seemed to be a little edgy generally) had left a message with the occupiers of our site to direct us to an appropriate site for the night given the situation of safety that had happened prior. I would highly recommend the campground and location. Wonderful beach style access just across the campground and also Limekiln State Park is a cook little spot to explore among the local Redwoods. Sometimes, guano just happens.
SIVARAMAKRISHNAN B
VerifiedJanuary 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
We had an unfortunate situation where we booked a site and arrived at 9.15p to see that our site had been taken by another group. When we asked them, we were told that the host had done this as there was a storm and people had to be moved due to an unsafe tree. While this is understandable, there was no communication from the host about what to do if the actual party holding the reservation were to arrive (even worse, the sign outside the campground said "Campground Full" which it would be given the holidays and beautiful spot). This resulted in a spat with the occupiers of our site and the host was AWOL resulting in just a really bad evening. The next morning she asked us to move to our site (but only after 12 noon checkout as the other party were still to check out and gaslights us with 'you came in late' which is an absurd claim to make for a campground so remote and at any rate was fully paid for in advance and was in no way a 'no show.' Anyways, beautiful campground with plenty to do around but this was a first bad experience for us in close to two decades across America's wonderful public lands. Could've been solved easily if only the host (who seemed to be a little edgy generally) had left a message with the occupiers of our site to direct us to an appropriate site for the night given the situation of safety that had happened prior. I would highly recommend the campground and location. Wonderful beach style access just across the campground and also Limekiln State Park is a cook little spot to explore among the local Redwoods. Sometimes, guano just happens.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 35.9172 / -121.465
Elevation: 118 feet
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Last updated: June 4, 2026