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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
Paige O
VerifiedMarch 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
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
VerifiedFebruary 26, 2024 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
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
VerifiedFebruary 26, 2024 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
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
VerifiedFebruary 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
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
VerifiedFebruary 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
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
VerifiedJanuary 24, 2024 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
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
VerifiedJanuary 24, 2024 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
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
VerifiedJanuary 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
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
VerifiedJanuary 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
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
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
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
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