FREQUENTLY ASKED CAMPING QUESTIONS:

Morro Bay, Big Sur, Monterey Campgrounds:

Do you take reservations?

Yes, all reservations for our campgrounds located from Morro Bay, Big Sur and Monterey need to be made at lease 8 days in advance. You can check online at www.reservation.gov or call 8774446777. If you are outside the 8 days, then you can come for the First Come First Serve Sites.

Which campgrounds are Reservable?

Kirk Creek, Plaskett Creek, Cerro Alto, and Ponderosa are all half reservable and half first come first serve. Bottchers Gap and Nacimiento are all First come first serve.

What is First Come First Serve?

These sites are not reservable and are available on a first come first serve basis. Translation: The early bird catches the worm.

If I want a First Come First Serve site how do get one?

Come early! During the Peak Season April-October, best to get there between 7am-9am. Non Peak Season: November – March, not as busy and can arrive later in the day. Feel free to call us at 8054341996 if you have any questions.

What if I have a big group?
Plaskett Creek Campground has 3 group sites that are good for up to 40 people and can be reserved at www.recreation.gov or by calling 8774446777. Parking is available at group sites. A group BBQ and Fire Ring and Picnic Tables are at each group site. Vault toilets are located next to group sites.

What if I get there and Kirk Creek and Plaskett Creek are full?

There are 4 campgrounds within 13 miles. Kirk Creek fills up first, then Plaskett Creek. If those two are full, then just head up Nacimiento/Ferguson Road to Nacimiento Campground (11 miles up) or Ponderosa Campground (13 miles up). Bottchers Gap Campground is located about an hour north in Monterey and Cerro Alto Campground is located about an hour south halfway between Morro Bay and Atascadero off the 41 hwy.

Do you have cabins?
No. All sites from Morro Bay, Big Sur and Monterey have Picnic Tables, Fire Ring and BBQ’s. Tents, Rv’s and all Campers are welcome.

How do I get there?

All Campgrounds are on Google Maps and can be found by putting in their name and their city.

Do you Sell Firewood?

Yes. Firewood is sold at: Kirk Creek, Plaskett Creek.  Gorda and Lucia also sell firewood.

Are campfires allowed?

Yes, unless we are under Fire Restriction. Contact United States Forest Service Office if you are not sure.

Are there showers?

No. Solar Showers are brought by campers or you can always drive south to Gorda. They have pay showers available.

Do you have Restrooms?

Yes. Kirk Creek and Plaskett Creek have flush toilets and sinks with running water. Group sites at Plaskett Creek have Vault toilets (do not flush). Ponderosa Campground has vault toilets only.

Do you have electricity?

No.

Do you have Full Hook-ups?

No

Will my cell phone work?

Probably not. There is a pay phone located at Sand Dollar Beach (Across from Plaskett Creek Campground) and at Gorda (south of campgrounds) or Lucia (north of campgrounds)

Is there a dump station?

No. Check online for dump stations open to public in area. They are always changing.

Do you allow dogs?

Yes. All dogs must be kept on a leash, and we ask you pick up after them

How many people for each site?

We allow 8 people per site and 2 cars.

What if I have more than 2 cars per site?

At Plaskett Creek there is a parking area at front of campground and there is a $5.00 charge. At Kirk Creek you would have to park your extra vehicle on Hwy 1.

What time do you open /close?

Campgrounds are open 24 hours, and there are no gates. We recommend you arrive before quiet hours at 10pm and if you do arrive late, please be respectful of sleeping campers.

How Far are campgrounds from Big Sur Village?

About 45 minutes.

Are there any stores?

Gorda has a small store as well as Lucia. Both have resturants. We love Lucia for dinner!

Are there bears?

No, but racoons and squirrels like to camp. Keep your food locked up or covered tightly.

If we have not answered your question here, please give us a call at 805 434 1996 and we will be happy to help you.