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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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June 19, 2025 Stayed at: 017, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
Campground is ok. Really far from everything and look out for ticks at nearby beaches. Camp ground and the closest gas station only takes cash so don’t depend on using your card in a pinch. No cell service. No working sinks in bathrooms, they are all turned off. Bring your own portable shower. Skunks run the campground at night. Lock all your food in your car.
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June 20, 2025 Stayed at: 035, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
Fantastic campground steeped in all the enchantment and magic of Big Sur. Friendly folks and a variety of spaces available. Site 35 was quite large but much of the ground was sloped; I was happy to place my tent on a soft patch of grass near the road at the front of the site; I was worried it might not be as private but it was perfect and woke me up with sun in the mid-morning and shaded in the afternoon. Glimpses of the ocean through the trees and the mountain to the north. Private but with a full view of the campground; pleasantly surprised by a black cat that passed through multiple times and tons of birds — including quail. Bathrooms made a nice addition but the sinks were not in order.
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June 20, 2025 Stayed at: 016, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
Site 16 has shade in the morning and then full sun the rest of the day.
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June 20, 2025 Stayed at: 035, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
Fantastic campground steeped in all the enchantment and magic of Big Sur. Friendly folks and a variety of spaces available. Site 35 was quite large but much of the ground was sloped; I was happy to place my tent on a soft patch of grass near the road at the front of the site; I was worried it might not be as private but it was perfect and woke me up with sun in the mid-morning and shaded in the afternoon. Glimpses of the ocean through the trees and the mountain to the north. Private but with a full view of the campground; pleasantly surprised by a black cat that passed through multiple times and tons of birds — including quail. Bathrooms made a nice addition but the sinks were not in order.
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June 20, 2025 Stayed at: 016, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
Site 16 has shade in the morning and then full sun the rest of the day.
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June 22, 2025 Stayed at: 036, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
Beautiful location, bathrooms sinks were not working but that’s okay. Make sure you lock up your food in your car or in a secure place since we had raccoons open up our bins and a skunk sneak off with a box of cookies.
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June 22, 2025 Stayed at: GS3, Loop: PLAS
The camp host was so great! They were so friendly and helpful, highly recommend using them again for your park. And of course, Plaskett is such a beautiful campground.
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June 22, 2025 Stayed at: 036, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
Beautiful location, bathrooms sinks were not working but that’s okay. Make sure you lock up your food in your car or in a secure place since we had raccoons open up our bins and a skunk sneak off with a box of cookies.
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June 22, 2025 Stayed at: GS3, Loop: PLAS
The camp host was so great! They were so friendly and helpful, highly recommend using them again for your park. And of course, Plaskett is such a beautiful campground.
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June 25, 2025 Stayed at: 024, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
So relaxing and much needed to get away from the busy world.
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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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