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VerifiedAugust 20, 2024 Stayed at: 010, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
Always a great time, even though have to book 6 months ahead.
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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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August 20, 2024 Stayed at: 010, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
Always a great time, even though have to book 6 months ahead.
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August 20, 2024 Stayed at: 026, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
Close and walkable to sand dollar beach. Site has clean water and restroom. Site host was friendly and plenty of trees and shade.
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August 20, 2024 Stayed at: 010, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
Always a great time, even though have to book 6 months ahead.
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August 20, 2024 Stayed at: 026, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
Close and walkable to sand dollar beach. Site has clean water and restroom. Site host was friendly and plenty of trees and shade.
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August 21, 2024 Stayed at: 037, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
Plenty of space for a tent.
Near bathroom so expect foot traffic going through the site.
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August 21, 2024 Stayed at: 037, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
Plenty of space for a tent.
Near bathroom so expect foot traffic going through the site.
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August 30, 2024 Stayed at: GS2, Loop: PLAS
My biggest issue was the toilets at the group sites. The regular camp sites have flush toilets but the group sites have pit toilets. Although inside the restroom was clean they smelled like they hadn’t been cleared out for many many months. We stayed at GS2 and GS1 was just below us. Each site had their own pit toilets but unfortunately as the wind blew up the hill towards our site we often got this horrible smell of their toilets. This was a huge downer because the time we wanted to spend at the camp site, we had to also smell shit wafting in the breeze. That’s why I only give my review a “Good” rating Instead of “Excellent”. I’m happy we had a nice big Santa Maria grill, fire pit, plenty of tables (all in good shape), and drinkable water on site! That made me really happy because the website said to bring all your own drinking water. The attendants were super chill and friendly. Fire wood was expensive but I brought all my own wood. Neighbor’s were quiet and we couldn’t really hear the other campers at the regular sites. There was poison oak everywhere as well so we had to keep a close eye out for dogs and children. No showers on site so be prepared if you want to rinse off. We brought a little portable shower head pump which worked just fine. Also the camp site had pretty much no flat ground so all of our tents were slammed downhill towards GS1. I think that’s all hahah what a fun time we had going to Sand Dollar and grilling up together. Till next time or maybe not if they don’t clean out those dang toilets.
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August 30, 2024 Stayed at: 034, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
We loved this place and host, always everything is clean and perfect. Thank you.
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August 30, 2024 Stayed at: GS2, Loop: PLAS
My biggest issue was the toilets at the group sites. The regular camp sites have flush toilets but the group sites have pit toilets. Although inside the restroom was clean they smelled like they hadn’t been cleared out for many many months. We stayed at GS2 and GS1 was just below us. Each site had their own pit toilets but unfortunately as the wind blew up the hill towards our site we often got this horrible smell of their toilets. This was a huge downer because the time we wanted to spend at the camp site, we had to also smell shit wafting in the breeze. That’s why I only give my review a “Good” rating Instead of “Excellent”. I’m happy we had a nice big Santa Maria grill, fire pit, plenty of tables (all in good shape), and drinkable water on site! That made me really happy because the website said to bring all your own drinking water. The attendants were super chill and friendly. Fire wood was expensive but I brought all my own wood. Neighbor’s were quiet and we couldn’t really hear the other campers at the regular sites. There was poison oak everywhere as well so we had to keep a close eye out for dogs and children. No showers on site so be prepared if you want to rinse off. We brought a little portable shower head pump which worked just fine. Also the camp site had pretty much no flat ground so all of our tents were slammed downhill towards GS1. I think that’s all hahah what a fun time we had going to Sand Dollar and grilling up together. Till next time or maybe not if they don’t clean out those dang toilets.
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August 30, 2024 Stayed at: 034, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
We loved this place and host, always everything is clean and perfect. Thank you.
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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