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1152 reviews
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.
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April 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.
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April 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.
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April 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.
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April 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.
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April 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.
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April 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.
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April 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.
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April 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.
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March 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.
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March 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.
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, Big Sur, CA 93920 United States
Elevation: 118 ft
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.
Plaskett Creek Campground is accessible via Highway 1, approximately 65 miles north from San Luis Obispo.
The closest entrance is: West Entrance
Approximate drive: 49.9 mi · over 1 hr (86 min)
Last updated: October 24, 2026
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Nearby city: Salinas, CA
Approx. 53 mi away (straight-line distance)
Elevation: 354 ft
Best Season: Summer, Fall
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