About Plaskett Creek Campground
Number of accommodations: 38
Nearby Activities & Attractions
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Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
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
charlie p
VerifiedApril 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
Great campground, clean, fun and close to adventure. The camp host was awesome and very helpful. Definitely a do over.
Jeanette P
VerifiedApril 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
Nice, clean. Bathrooms have flushing toilets. Site 21 had a view of the ocean. Nice helpful camp host. It’s just down the road from Jade Cove, which was a nice spot for sunset. Family friendly, lots of solo campers as well as families with small children, multiple generations. The campground is fairly flat and easy to walk around and good for new bike riders to get some practice.
charlie p
VerifiedApril 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
Great campground, clean, fun and close to adventure. The camp host was awesome and very helpful. Definitely a do over.
Jeanette P
VerifiedApril 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
Nice, clean. Bathrooms have flushing toilets. Site 21 had a view of the ocean. Nice helpful camp host. It’s just down the road from Jade Cove, which was a nice spot for sunset. Family friendly, lots of solo campers as well as families with small children, multiple generations. The campground is fairly flat and easy to walk around and good for new bike riders to get some practice.
Julieann H
VerifiedMarch 31, 2025 • Stayed at: GS1, Loop: PLAS
Our camp host, Michael, was fantastic! However, the group site was much smaller than expected. From satellite images, it seems the vegetation has been allowed to grow too close to the campsite, which made it feel quite cramped. Additionally, there was poison oak everywhere, so be cautious.
The site does have a small terraced hill with a couple of additional tent spots, but it’s still better suited for smaller groups—maybe 4-5 tents max, with a shared kitchen and fire pit area. For larger groups, it would be quite challenging to fit everyone comfortably. I highly recommend that the USFS consider clearing some of the overgrowth at this site to improve the space.
Overall, we had a great time—it's hard not to at Plaskett! Just be prepared for limited space at this particular group site.
Julieann H
VerifiedMarch 31, 2025 • Stayed at: GS1, Loop: PLAS
Our camp host, Michael, was fantastic! However, the group site was much smaller than expected. From satellite images, it seems the vegetation has been allowed to grow too close to the campsite, which made it feel quite cramped. Additionally, there was poison oak everywhere, so be cautious.
The site does have a small terraced hill with a couple of additional tent spots, but it’s still better suited for smaller groups—maybe 4-5 tents max, with a shared kitchen and fire pit area. For larger groups, it would be quite challenging to fit everyone comfortably. I highly recommend that the USFS consider clearing some of the overgrowth at this site to improve the space.
Overall, we had a great time—it's hard not to at Plaskett! Just be prepared for limited space at this particular group site.
Chante J
VerifiedMarch 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
Excellent host, very clean toilets! There were a lot of ticks unfortunately for our dogs.
Chante J
VerifiedMarch 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
Excellent host, very clean toilets! There were a lot of ticks unfortunately for our dogs.
Kristen D
VerifiedMarch 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
Michael was a camp host extraordinaire! He gave us ideas for a full day of hiking and exploring the area and it was the most amazing day. Included redwood forest hike and ropes down to a beautiful cove by the ocean. He was accommodating with our camp location due to pending rain. We loved this site and so appreciate Michael.
Kristen D
VerifiedMarch 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
Michael was a camp host extraordinaire! He gave us ideas for a full day of hiking and exploring the area and it was the most amazing day. Included redwood forest hike and ropes down to a beautiful cove by the ocean. He was accommodating with our camp location due to pending rain. We loved this site and so appreciate Michael.
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
