Plaskett Creek Campground

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

Featured amenities

Parking Parking
Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
Restrooms Restrooms

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.

Available sites

38 total sites

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
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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 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 007, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 008, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 010, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 011, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 012, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 013, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 015, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 016, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 017, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 018, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 020, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 021, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 022, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 023, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 024, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 025, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 026, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 027, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 028, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 029, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 030, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 031, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Full shade
🚐 032, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 033, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 034, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 035, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 036, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ 037, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ 038, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ 039, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 040, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 041, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 042, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly
⛺ 043, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ GS1, Loop: PLAS Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly
⛺ GS2, Loop: PLAS Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly
⛺ GS3, Loop: PLAS Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly

Reviews

1152 reviews

Summary

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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.

Based on guest feedback

4.3

Overall rating

Based on 1152 reviews

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5 stars 61.0% (703)
4 stars 19.2% (221)
3 stars 10.8% (124)
2 stars 4.2% (48)
1 star 4.9% (56)

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Francisco R

Verified

May 25, 2025 Stayed at: 011, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND

I stayed at Plaskett Creek from May 15 through May 19 in an A frame style tent with plenty of blankets, large area with a fire ring, picnic bench and a few trees plenty of shade. No showers in this camp but made due with boiling water and a bucket, bathrooms are flushing toilets and kept clean, No phone service but for me it was a plus. There are a few trails that lead down to the beach some off the beaten path. Beautiful Sunsets and on a clear sky plenty of stars. Camp host has plenty of firewood and some essential supplies i.e toothpaste and soap. I’ve stayed in many campsites and this one by far was the most enjoyable I always stay in a tent so plan accordingly.

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Christian B

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May 25, 2025 Stayed at: 035, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND

A full campground, but that’s to be expected here. Easy in and out. Fire pit and grill stand worked perfectly.

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Francisco R

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May 25, 2025 Stayed at: 011, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND

I stayed at Plaskett Creek from May 15 through May 19 in an A frame style tent with plenty of blankets, large area with a fire ring, picnic bench and a few trees plenty of shade. No showers in this camp but made due with boiling water and a bucket, bathrooms are flushing toilets and kept clean, No phone service but for me it was a plus. There are a few trails that lead down to the beach some off the beaten path. Beautiful Sunsets and on a clear sky plenty of stars. Camp host has plenty of firewood and some essential supplies i.e toothpaste and soap. I’ve stayed in many campsites and this one by far was the most enjoyable I always stay in a tent so plan accordingly.

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Christian B

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May 25, 2025 Stayed at: 035, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND

A full campground, but that’s to be expected here. Easy in and out. Fire pit and grill stand worked perfectly.

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Justin R

Verified

April 27, 2025 Stayed at: 042, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND

Great campground, about a 5 minute walk from the beach. Most of the campsites are in a large central meadow area, where there are no bushes and few trees to separate the individual sites, so there is a bit of a lack of privacy, but the sites are plenty big, and the remaining campsites around the perimeter of the meadow are shaded and a little more secluded. The camp hosts were extremely friendly, helpful, and hard working. The bathrooms were constantly cleaned, and the whole campground was immaculate. The hosts charged a bit more for firewood than I expected, but I didn’t mind paying for it since they clearly worked so hard and it was good to support them. The campground was dog friendly and children friendly, but wasn’t primarily a family camp. Most people camping were younger active people- lots of wetsuits hanging up on clotheslines at the end of the day, and surfboards and kayaks on most vehicles. Also, less trailers and campers, the younger crowd mainly slept in tents. Also, I think because it was more of an active crowd, people seemed to get up early and go to bed early- we didn’t experience a lot of noise from late-night revelers.

No showers, but there are flush toilets and water spigots.

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Justin R

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April 27, 2025 Stayed at: 042, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND

Great campground, about a 5 minute walk from the beach. Most of the campsites are in a large central meadow area, where there are no bushes and few trees to separate the individual sites, so there is a bit of a lack of privacy, but the sites are plenty big, and the remaining campsites around the perimeter of the meadow are shaded and a little more secluded. The camp hosts were extremely friendly, helpful, and hard working. The bathrooms were constantly cleaned, and the whole campground was immaculate. The hosts charged a bit more for firewood than I expected, but I didn’t mind paying for it since they clearly worked so hard and it was good to support them. The campground was dog friendly and children friendly, but wasn’t primarily a family camp. Most people camping were younger active people- lots of wetsuits hanging up on clotheslines at the end of the day, and surfboards and kayaks on most vehicles. Also, less trailers and campers, the younger crowd mainly slept in tents. Also, I think because it was more of an active crowd, people seemed to get up early and go to bed early- we didn’t experience a lot of noise from late-night revelers.

No showers, but there are flush toilets and water spigots.

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Chris M

Verified

April 24, 2025 Stayed at: 011, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND

This was the best camp trip I have ever been on. Thanks to Punkie & Michael, the best hosts ever. Chris

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Chris M

Verified

April 24, 2025 Stayed at: 011, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND

This was the best camp trip I have ever been on. Thanks to Punkie & Michael, the best hosts ever. Chris

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Location & Directions for Plaskett Creek Campground

, Big Sur, CA 93920 United States

Elevation: 118 ft

Getting There

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.

Nearest town

Big Sur, CA - 34 mi

About 52 min to downtown

Highway access

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

Near Pinnacles National Park

The closest entrance is: West Entrance

Approximate drive: 49.9 mi · over 1 hr (86 min)

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Last updated: October 24, 2026

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Nearby city: Salinas, CA

Approx. 53 mi away (straight-line distance)

Elevation: 354 ft

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