About Plaskett Creek Campground
Number of accommodations: 38
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2026 Season availability
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This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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Reviews (1089)
What Guests Are Saying
Plaskett Creek Campground is praised for its stunning natural beauty, friendly and helpful camp hosts, and proximity to Sand Dollar Beach, making it an ideal spot for a peaceful getaway. While there are no potable water facilities and the restrooms were closed during some visits, well-maintained portable toilets were available. Many reviewers expressed a desire to return, highlighting the campground's spacious sites and tranquil atmosphere.
What Guests Are Saying
Plaskett Creek Campground is praised for its stunning natural beauty, friendly and helpful camp hosts, and proximity to Sand Dollar Beach, making it an ideal spot for a peaceful getaway. While there are no potable water facilities and the restrooms were closed during some visits, well-maintained portable toilets were available. Many reviewers expressed a desire to return, highlighting the campground's spacious sites and tranquil atmosphere.
Review Summary
Arielle Z
VerifiedOctober 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
Campsites are huge and location is great !
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Friday night there was a big party that was raging so loud until 12-1 am. Next day when I asked the host what time quiet hours were, she said 10 but if no one complains they don’t enforce since she’s not working then… which was disappointing. Also note: half of the water spouts are disabled. The water spouts that do work are not potable, and there are only portapotties. It worked fine for us but it took a while to realize that there was in fact water. We were right next to the portas which was not a problem except the last day got a little stinky
Arielle Z
VerifiedOctober 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
Campsites are huge and location is great !
Similar to what other reviews said -
Friday night there was a big party that was raging so loud until 12-1 am. Next day when I asked the host what time quiet hours were, she said 10 but if no one complains they don’t enforce since she’s not working then… which was disappointing. Also note: half of the water spouts are disabled. The water spouts that do work are not potable, and there are only portapotties. It worked fine for us but it took a while to realize that there was in fact water. We were right next to the portas which was not a problem except the last day got a little stinky
Jose M
VerifiedSeptember 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
This camp is right across from a few hiking trails and the host was amazing they made sure we had a great time at the camp and we’re friendly. Definitely going to reserve a spot here next time we make it back . Thanks for the kind service
Jose M
VerifiedSeptember 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
This camp is right across from a few hiking trails and the host was amazing they made sure we had a great time at the camp and we’re friendly. Definitely going to reserve a spot here next time we make it back . Thanks for the kind service
Henry A
VerifiedSeptember 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
The lady host is rude
Henry A
VerifiedSeptember 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
The lady host is rude
Erica R
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2022 • Stayed at: GS3, Loop: PLAS
The location itself is along Highway 1 which is of course very unique. You can hear the ocean in the background. Other than that this was not a good experience; we camped at 8 different campsites on our road trip and this was by far the most expensive and the only one that was a poor experience. We arrived after hours (about 9 pm) which we were told would be fine. Took us 20 minutes to try to find our spot. We had to enlist the help of other campers and still never found our spot. Our reservation said "GS3" which we eventually discovered was Group Spot 3 but Group Spot 3 is not labeled. There are not any signs as you drive along guiding you through the number system. The bulletin board up front guided us to the group spots but the group spots were unlabeled and did not have accessible bathrooms (bathroom was locked). We had a significantly long walk down to the bathrooms the other campers had but paid the same price as they did. Those toilets were port-pottys set outside the original restrooms and some of those were locked. When we found our spot there was no once else camping there and the spot sloped significantly. Be aware the water spigots are non-potable water so you cannot use them for your hands or even rinsing dishes. In the morning tried to find the camp host help to move to the spot we were supposed to be in but still couldn't find anyone. Went down the road to Sand Dollar beach to use their facilities for our morning routine.
Erica R
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2022 • Stayed at: GS3, Loop: PLAS
The location itself is along Highway 1 which is of course very unique. You can hear the ocean in the background. Other than that this was not a good experience; we camped at 8 different campsites on our road trip and this was by far the most expensive and the only one that was a poor experience. We arrived after hours (about 9 pm) which we were told would be fine. Took us 20 minutes to try to find our spot. We had to enlist the help of other campers and still never found our spot. Our reservation said "GS3" which we eventually discovered was Group Spot 3 but Group Spot 3 is not labeled. There are not any signs as you drive along guiding you through the number system. The bulletin board up front guided us to the group spots but the group spots were unlabeled and did not have accessible bathrooms (bathroom was locked). We had a significantly long walk down to the bathrooms the other campers had but paid the same price as they did. Those toilets were port-pottys set outside the original restrooms and some of those were locked. When we found our spot there was no once else camping there and the spot sloped significantly. Be aware the water spigots are non-potable water so you cannot use them for your hands or even rinsing dishes. In the morning tried to find the camp host help to move to the spot we were supposed to be in but still couldn't find anyone. Went down the road to Sand Dollar beach to use their facilities for our morning routine.
Seung L
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
It is very well organized online system. I'm very happy with Recreation.gov quick response. I recommend.
Seung L
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
It is very well organized online system. I'm very happy with Recreation.gov quick response. I recommend.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 35.9172 / -121.465
Elevation: 118 feet
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Last updated: June 4, 2026