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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.
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February 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.
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February 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.
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March 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!
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March 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!
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March 17, 2024 Stayed at: 041, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
it was pretty cold but the area is super shaded so can see that it would be the perfect camp spot during the hotter summer weather. bathrooms were clean which was a plus! running water unfortunately had traces of ecoli due to the rainfall so do bring lots of water or expect to boil it before usage.
hosts were extremely nice and helpful!
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March 17, 2024 Stayed at: 041, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
it was pretty cold but the area is super shaded so can see that it would be the perfect camp spot during the hotter summer weather. bathrooms were clean which was a plus! running water unfortunately had traces of ecoli due to the rainfall so do bring lots of water or expect to boil it before usage.
hosts were extremely nice and helpful!
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March 18, 2024 Stayed at: 011, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
Host was up early making sure the camp site were ready for the day. Chris
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March 18, 2024 Stayed at: 011, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
Host was up early making sure the camp site were ready for the day. Chris
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March 20, 2024 Stayed at: 020, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
Molly the camp host is always friendly and helpful every time we are at Plaskett Creek. Too bad she is moving on to Oregon in May. Restrooms were clean like always. The only real problem that I have observed in the campground is the tree branches hanging down low in several sites. A 50 ft space is going to have trailers and motorhomes backing into them. But some branches are only 8 ft off the ground. The FOREST SERVICE NEEDS TO ADRESS THIS BIG PROBLEM. Luckily my trailer was not damaged this time, even though branches hung up on my rooftop AC unit. Central Big Sur is a great area.
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March 20, 2024 Stayed at: 020, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
Molly the camp host is always friendly and helpful every time we are at Plaskett Creek. Too bad she is moving on to Oregon in May. Restrooms were clean like always. The only real problem that I have observed in the campground is the tree branches hanging down low in several sites. A 50 ft space is going to have trailers and motorhomes backing into them. But some branches are only 8 ft off the ground. The FOREST SERVICE NEEDS TO ADRESS THIS BIG PROBLEM. Luckily my trailer was not damaged this time, even though branches hung up on my rooftop AC unit. Central Big Sur is a great area.
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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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