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
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

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

Tracey W

Verified

July 19, 2024 Stayed at: 012, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND

5

Beautiful campground, with mature trees. Any complaints about bathroom cleanliness has more to do with fellow male campers (consistently not lifting seat to pee! ugh!) than cleaning routine by campground staff. Campground was probably more quiet than usual with the road closed north of the campground.
Access to the beach was easy. we were there fairly early in the season, so trail maintenance was underway to clear back a LOT of poison oak. Beautiful beaches. Friendly and helpful camp hosts.

addi a

Verified

July 26, 2024 Stayed at: 018, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND

4

Everything was great, but since there was no cell phone reception, it would have been nice to have some boards showing hikes around the area.

addi a

Verified

July 26, 2024 Stayed at: 018, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND

4

Everything was great, but since there was no cell phone reception, it would have been nice to have some boards showing hikes around the area.

Wajira G

Verified

July 28, 2024 Stayed at: 037, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND

5

Very nice place

Wajira G

Verified

July 28, 2024 Stayed at: 037, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND

5

Very nice place

Rosemary M

Verified

July 29, 2024 Stayed at: 016, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND

5

Beautiful visit. We've loved coming here, but haven't visited in a while. The new campsite director is wonderful and had a whole stand of local are set up. Great location and friendly campers.

Rosemary M

Verified

July 29, 2024 Stayed at: 016, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND

5

Beautiful visit. We've loved coming here, but haven't visited in a while. The new campsite director is wonderful and had a whole stand of local are set up. Great location and friendly campers.

Stephen L

Verified

August 2, 2024 Stayed at: 017, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND

5

Hosts were incredibly welcoming, genuine people and they work hard to make this campsite feel homey. I enjoyed my first stay here so much that I returned on my way south.

The surrounding area is beautiful and with the closure just to the North, it's quieter this year than when I've come through previously. I enjoyed all the nearby trails and beaches. Hoping to visit again soon.

Stephen L

Verified

August 2, 2024 Stayed at: 017, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND

5

Hosts were incredibly welcoming, genuine people and they work hard to make this campsite feel homey. I enjoyed my first stay here so much that I returned on my way south.

The surrounding area is beautiful and with the closure just to the North, it's quieter this year than when I've come through previously. I enjoyed all the nearby trails and beaches. Hoping to visit again soon.

Mike L

Verified

August 4, 2024 Stayed at: 038, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND

5

Always a great camping experience at Plaskett Creek. Hosts are great and keep the campground very clean. Just don’t buy the overpriced fire wood. It’s extremely expensive and burns very quickly. Aside from that we love camping here.

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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