Plaskett Creek Campground

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PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
Sand Dollar Day Use
PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
Sand Dollar Day Use

Featured amenities

Parking Parking
Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
Restrooms Restrooms

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

38 total sites

RV Sites

18 sites

Tent Sites

20 sites

About Plaskett Creek Campground

Plaskett Creek Campground offers a beautiful location just minutes from Sand Dollar Beach, one of the largest and most popular beaches in central California. The campground gives visitors access to a variety of outdoor activities, including water play and exploration of the surrounding hills and forests. The family-friendly campground offers comfortably equipped sites, allowing anyone to enjoy a relaxing stay in the Los Padres National Forest.

Number of accommodations: 38

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Hiking

Hiking

Year-round
Swimming

Swimming

Summer
Water Activities

Water Activities

Spring Summer Fall

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
Jan
Feb
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Open year round

This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

365 Days

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Parking Parking
Pet friendly Pet friendly
Restrooms Restrooms
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Restrooms
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

  • Parking
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

38 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 006, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 007, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 008, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 010, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 011, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 012, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 013, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 015, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 016, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 017, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 018, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 020, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 021, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 022, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 023, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 024, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 025, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
026, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
027, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
028, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
029, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
030, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
031, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 032, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
033, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
034, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
035, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
036, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
037, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
038, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
039, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
040, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
041, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
042, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
043, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
GS1, Loop: PLAS
25 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
GS2, Loop: PLAS
40 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
GS3, Loop: PLAS
40 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available

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.

Review Summary

4.3
1140 reviews
5
61.3%
699
4
19.0%
217
3
10.8%
123
2
4.0%
46
1
4.8%
55

SIVARAMAKRISHNAN B

Verified

January 8, 2026 Stayed at: 030, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND

3

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.

Jack P

Verified

December 31, 2025 Stayed at: 032, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND

5

Jack P

Verified

December 31, 2025 Stayed at: 032, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND

5

Jack P

Verified

December 31, 2025 Stayed at: 032, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND

5

Jack P

Verified

December 31, 2025 Stayed at: 032, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND

5

Bradford C

Verified

December 28, 2025 Stayed at: 026, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND

4

The campsite is great. It is quiet and everyone keeps to themselves. It is near the coast and there is not much around but it is nice to get away from everything. There is no phone reception so be forewarned. Also, the troopers and or police traveling through the 1 highway are terrible. I got pulled over towing a trailer around the corners following the speed limit signs to take corners at 25mph... cop said I was going to slow. Still have not received the ticket but it is what it is. The site itself is very nice and peaceful

Bradford C

Verified

December 28, 2025 Stayed at: 026, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND

4

The campsite is great. It is quiet and everyone keeps to themselves. It is near the coast and there is not much around but it is nice to get away from everything. There is no phone reception so be forewarned. Also, the troopers and or police traveling through the 1 highway are terrible. I got pulled over towing a trailer around the corners following the speed limit signs to take corners at 25mph... cop said I was going to slow. Still have not received the ticket but it is what it is. The site itself is very nice and peaceful

Rosa M

Verified

December 27, 2025 Stayed at: 028, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND

5

Very pleasant and quiet.

Rosa M

Verified

December 27, 2025 Stayed at: 028, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND

5

Very pleasant and quiet.

Avalon M

Verified

December 21, 2025 Stayed at: 010, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND

1

Love the campground, been there before. But bathrooms were closed and ports potty’s provided were long overdue to be emptied. It was awful, felt like you were going to sit in other people feces because the waste was so high. The whole campground was horrified and we were glad we were glad to leave…. Really really really gross and the worst camping experience.

Location Plaskett Creek Campground

Address:

Big Sur, CA, 93920
United States

Highway access

Plaskett Creek Campground is accessible via Highway 1, approximately 65 miles north from San Luis Obispo.

Elevation: 118 feet

Distance to downtown

34 mi drive to downtown Big Sur (about 52 min)

Nearby Campgrounds

Nearby destinations


Last updated: August 23, 2026

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