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18 sites
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20 sites
About Plaskett Creek Campground
Number of accommodations: 38
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2026 Season availability
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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.
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
BRYAN R
VerifiedApril 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
I don't think I have ever encountered a camp host who truly cares about a campground the way Michael does. Amazing host. He greeted us, told us about the campground, helped us park our trailer with an extra set of eyes. Just a really nice guy who keeps his campground wonderful.
Donald E
VerifiedApril 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
The camp hosts are great, same ones that were there last fall. The bathrooms in the main campsite area have flush toilets, which are much better to camp near (as we did on this trip), vs the pit toilets in the ground campsite area that we're terribly smelly during our trip last fall.
Donald E
VerifiedApril 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
The camp hosts are great, same ones that were there last fall. The bathrooms in the main campsite area have flush toilets, which are much better to camp near (as we did on this trip), vs the pit toilets in the ground campsite area that we're terribly smelly during our trip last fall.
Jessica I
VerifiedApril 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
We were greeted by our friendly, helpful camp host, Michael. He gave us important information and helped us get oriented. It set the tone for a fantastic stay.
Jessica I
VerifiedApril 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
We were greeted by our friendly, helpful camp host, Michael. He gave us important information and helped us get oriented. It set the tone for a fantastic stay.
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.
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.
Elevation: 118 feet
34 mi drive to downtown Big Sur (about 52 min)
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Last updated: August 23, 2026
