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

Paige O

Verified

March 11, 2024 Stayed at: 013, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND

5

Beautiful, peaceful campsite! I loved the proximity to some of the most beautiful sections of Big Sur. The bathrooms were very clean but the sinks were blocked off due to E.coli in the water, so plan to bring enough clean water for drinking, cooking, hand-washing, and dish cleaning. I would also recommend bringing your own firewood to avoid spending $15 buying from the camp host. Site 013 is against the mountainside, so it was a bit more quiet and private than the campsites in the middle. It was not a huge issue, but the picnic table on the site is on a slope so just be cautious with items rolling off the table. I will definitely be back to Plaskett Creek in the future!

David W

Verified

February 26, 2024 Stayed at: 012, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND

5

We love this campground and had a nice time. The camp host and their manager were super helpful - we were arriving late and emailed the facility, and the manager reached out to the host within minutes to inform them. That was really awesome and helped. The $50 / night is a little steep given the sinks aren't working.

David W

Verified

February 26, 2024 Stayed at: 012, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND

5

We love this campground and had a nice time. The camp host and their manager were super helpful - we were arriving late and emailed the facility, and the manager reached out to the host within minutes to inform them. That was really awesome and helped. The $50 / night is a little steep given the sinks aren't working.

Douglas O

Verified

February 3, 2024 Stayed at: 037, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND

5

I have been camping here for over 50 years. I just keep coming back. The campground is mostly tents, but there are a few small motorhomes. The camp hosts were excellent. The only odd thing was that the sinks in the restrooms were bagged off and unusable, but after consideration that is a positive thing. No one lingers washing their face and brushing their teeth while people are waiting to use the toilets. Maybe parks management should just remove the sinks entirely.

Douglas O

Verified

February 3, 2024 Stayed at: 037, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND

5

I have been camping here for over 50 years. I just keep coming back. The campground is mostly tents, but there are a few small motorhomes. The camp hosts were excellent. The only odd thing was that the sinks in the restrooms were bagged off and unusable, but after consideration that is a positive thing. No one lingers washing their face and brushing their teeth while people are waiting to use the toilets. Maybe parks management should just remove the sinks entirely.

Elizabeth P

Verified

January 24, 2024 Stayed at: 016, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND

5

Absolutely a great campground and a must for anyone looking to disconnect and enjoy a night under the stars and beach waves.... we stayed at campsite #16 which is between both restrooms and the near the entrance. The campgrounds were clean and restroom were tidy with the exception that the sinks are currently out of service. We did get a visit by a raccoon family but definitely our fault. This will be our new favorite campsite moving forward

Elizabeth P

Verified

January 24, 2024 Stayed at: 016, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND

5

Absolutely a great campground and a must for anyone looking to disconnect and enjoy a night under the stars and beach waves.... we stayed at campsite #16 which is between both restrooms and the near the entrance. The campgrounds were clean and restroom were tidy with the exception that the sinks are currently out of service. We did get a visit by a raccoon family but definitely our fault. This will be our new favorite campsite moving forward

Hannah G

Verified

January 22, 2024 Stayed at: 027, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND

4

We stayed at Site 27 (the only site available), which seemed to be the second worst site at the campground. The tree that was previously at the site has been cut down, so there is no tree/shade or much privacy, which was fine, but not ideal. There also wasn't a great flat space to put a tent so we ended up putting our tent on the pavement where you park the car. One other thing that was sort of annoying is that they had the sinks in the bathroom bagged off. For how much you pay a night at this campground, it would be nice to be able to use the sinks to wash hands, brush teeth, etc. The campground itself is really beautiful and a short walk from the beach. Would stay again but at a different site (if there's ever an availability!).

Hannah G

Verified

January 22, 2024 Stayed at: 027, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND

4

We stayed at Site 27 (the only site available), which seemed to be the second worst site at the campground. The tree that was previously at the site has been cut down, so there is no tree/shade or much privacy, which was fine, but not ideal. There also wasn't a great flat space to put a tent so we ended up putting our tent on the pavement where you park the car. One other thing that was sort of annoying is that they had the sinks in the bathroom bagged off. For how much you pay a night at this campground, it would be nice to be able to use the sinks to wash hands, brush teeth, etc. The campground itself is really beautiful and a short walk from the beach. Would stay again but at a different site (if there's ever an availability!).

Grace Q

Verified

January 17, 2024 Stayed at: 033, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND

5

Absolutely loved it here!! Campground is surrounded by trees but from our site you could still see the ocean and can always hear the waves crashing on the shores. Site 33 is the best! It's more secluded from the other sites but still with plenty of room. The road going north was closed but plenty of hikes and beaches to explore near the campground. Firewood is $15 a bundle but the camp hosts were super nice and always readily available. 10/10 will definitely be back here again.

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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