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Plaskett Creek Campground

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PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
Sand Dollar Day Use
PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
Sand Dollar Day Use

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

Nearby Activities & Attractions

Hiking

Swimming

Water Activities

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Open year round

This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

365 Days

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 (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.

Review Summary

4.3
1089 reviews
5
62.4%
680
4
18.7%
204
3
10.4%
113
2
3.9%
42
1
4.6%
50

Chris D

Verified

March 17, 2022 Stayed at: 033, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND

5

Camp grounds are very well kept with clean restrooms. Camp host helpful and had a plentiful supply of firewood. All campers respecting the quiet time at night. Short walk across Hwy 1 to Sand Dollar Beach. There's a steep stairway down to the beach but well worth the effort. Jsut up the coast are places for watching Condors and then a little further up the coast is Monterey Bay. Easy to go up and back in a day. Gray whales were cruising just off the coastline while we were there for this trip.

Mark K

Verified

March 17, 2022 Stayed at: 042, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND

5

Great time at Plaskett Creek campground. Camp hosts were very friendly and helpful.

Sherry H

Verified

March 15, 2022 Stayed at: 025, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND

3

The camp host are very nice and it is a beautiful campground.I gave this campground experience a lower score because there is not much to do there. To get to the beach you have to walk down a steep flight of stairs and it's just a beach. The walk to Jade Cove is nice but the walk to the cove is rugged. I suppose if you wanted to drive further north you could find more hiking.

Sherry H

Verified

March 15, 2022 Stayed at: 025, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND

3

The camp host are very nice and it is a beautiful campground.I gave this campground experience a lower score because there is not much to do there. To get to the beach you have to walk down a steep flight of stairs and it's just a beach. The walk to Jade Cove is nice but the walk to the cove is rugged. I suppose if you wanted to drive further north you could find more hiking.

Dawne H

Verified

March 14, 2022 Stayed at: 040, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND

5

Very clean
campground hosts helpful
nice to be dog friendly and especially down to beach
enjoy accessible sand dollar beach and bluff area

Ken J

Verified

March 14, 2022 Stayed at: 026, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND

3

Nice, clean campground. Hosts’ were friendly and seemed attentive. Beach access, for several miles north or south, is limited to small stretch of beach a short walk from campgrounds. No activities or attractions beyond that.

Dawne H

Verified

March 14, 2022 Stayed at: 040, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND

5

Very clean
campground hosts helpful
nice to be dog friendly and especially down to beach
enjoy accessible sand dollar beach and bluff area

Ken J

Verified

March 14, 2022 Stayed at: 026, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND

3

Nice, clean campground. Hosts’ were friendly and seemed attentive. Beach access, for several miles north or south, is limited to small stretch of beach a short walk from campgrounds. No activities or attractions beyond that.

Ari M

Verified

March 13, 2022 Stayed at: 039, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND

2

The campground is great! Well kept. The sinks weren't working, so that was a bummer. The major downside was the camp host at the time, Dara(sp?). We were trying to get more campsites and she didn't understand, even though we paid her, she wouldn't give us the car tags that she said we needed to be there. Our other friends also had a similar situation in which they bought a site and she gave them a site that was already taken and wouldn't give them another site. She also charged every car that came through for our campsites even though we had already paid for them.

Ari M

Verified

March 13, 2022 Stayed at: 039, Loop: PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND

2

The campground is great! Well kept. The sinks weren't working, so that was a bummer. The major downside was the camp host at the time, Dara(sp?). We were trying to get more campsites and she didn't understand, even though we paid her, she wouldn't give us the car tags that she said we needed to be there. Our other friends also had a similar situation in which they bought a site and she gave them a site that was already taken and wouldn't give them another site. She also charged every car that came through for our campsites even though we had already paid for them.

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.

Latitude & Longitude: 35.9172 / -121.465

Elevation: 118 feet

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Last updated: June 4, 2026

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