Notices & Closures

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Monterey
Plaskett Creek Campground
Kirk Creek Campground
Ponderosa Campground
Nacimieto Campground
Pfeiffer Day Use Area
Sand Dollar Beach Day Use Area
Willow Creek Day Use Area
Mill Creek Day Use Area
Arroyo Seco Campgound
Arroyo Seco Day Use Area
White Oaks Campground
China Camp Campground
Memorial Park Campground
Limekiln State Park (restricted to day use)

Mt. Pinos
Ballinger Campground/OHV

Ojai
Wheeler Gorge Campground
Holiday Group Campground
Pine Mountain Campground
Middle Lion Campground
Pine Mountain Campground
Reyes Peak Campground
Rose Valley Campground

Santa Barbara
Fremont Campground
Paradise Campground
Sage Hill Campground
White Rock DUA
First Crossing Day Use Area
Lower Oso Day Use Area
Falls Day Use Area

Santa Lucia
Cerro Alto Campground
Nira Camp Ground
Davy Brown Campground
Navajo Flat Campground/OHV
Turkey Flat OHV Day Use Area

KOA
Lake Isabella / Kern River

CLOSED

SEASONAL CLOSURES:

Monterey
Escondido Campground

Mt. Pinos
Campo Alto Campground
Chuchupate Campground
McGill Campground
Mt. Pinos Campground
Reyes Creek Campground

TEMPORARY CLOSURES:

Santa Barbara
Los Prietos Campground
Upper Oso Campground
Live Oak Day Use Area
Sandstone Day Use Area
Red Rock Day Use Area & Trailhead
Aliso Trailhead

Santa Lucia
Figueroa Campground
La Panza Campground

Plaskett Creek Campground

Los Padres National Forest | Big Sur, CA

Need a break from the noisy city? Let the sound of the surf soothe your spirit at Plaskett Creek Campground. Located in Big Sur, this family-friendly campground has a grassy, park-like setting, with Monterey pine and cypress trees. While it’s a beautiful place to relax, it’s just a short walk to Sand Dollar Beach and a full day of fun in the Pacific. Surfing? Check. Swimming? You bet. Fishing? Plenty, for yellow perch and other coastal surf fish. You could walk along a beach trail and search for shells or simply relax and soak in the sun. If you brought your motorcycle, check out Highway 1 for a staggeringly scenic ride.

Highlights

• 46 single-family and group site
• Tent and RV camping (no hookups)
• Picnic tables, campfire rings, grills, paved parking spurs, paved roads, trash collection, vault toilets
• Biking, fishing, hiking, hunting, bird watching, wildlife viewing
• Walking distance to Sand Dollar Beach

FAQs

Q: Are there any hiking trails nearby?

A: Trails to Sand Dollar Beach, Jade Cove and Plaskett Rock Point are just across Highway One from the campground and Pacific Valley Bluff Trail is only a mile to the north.

Q: Why is there no running water in the sinks?

A: Due to the California drought and water shortage in California, the spigots have been turned off at Plaskett Creek Campground to conserve water for flushing toilets and spigots. Many campers have added hand sanitizer and wipes to their camping supplies.

Q: Will my camping pass here be good at Sand Dollar?

A: Currently, PMC offers an “Annual Pass” for Day Use facilities for $50.00 which will get you into Sand Dollar, Willow Creek, Mills Creek and Pfeiffer Beach.

Q: Where is the nearest gas station/store?

A: 3 miles south of Plaskett Creek is area called Gorda, where you will find gas, showers, laundry and a convenience store.

Q: Can we go to Limekiln to take showers with our camping pass from Plaskett Creek?

A: Limekiln showers are for Limekiln registered camping guest only.

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Seasons

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Fees

$45.00-$47.00
$200.00-$202.00 - Group Sites

Where you'll be

69345 CA-1, Big Sur, CA 93920

Plaskett Creek Campground

69345 CA-1, Big Sur, CA 93920