Plaskett Creek Campground
PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
Part of Los Padres National Forest
Overview
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.Facilities
The campground offers single-family sites, as well as three group campsites, for tent and RV camping. Group sites can accommodate up to 40 people and 10 vehicles. Extra vehicles will be charged an additional fee. Utility hookups are not available.Individual campsites are each equipped with a table and campfire ring with grill. Flush toilets, sinks and drinking water are provided throughout the campground. An accessible flush toilet is located near Site 10. Group sites are equipped with several tables, grills and campfire circles. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided in the group area.
Natural Features
The campground is located in west-central California, on the east side of Highway 1. Sand Dollar Beach, the largest sandy beach in the Big Sur area, is just south of the campground. The Pacific Ocean borders the campground to the west and the surf can be heard at many campsites.The campground has a park-like setting, under a scattered canopy of mature Monterey pine and cypress trees. Cedar trees provide a fragrant aroma. All sites are grassy. The campground is situated at an elevation of about 200 feet in the Los Padres National Forest.
Wildlife in the area includes fox, bobcat, deer and raccoon. Mountain lions and bears are occasionally seen in the area, although they have never entered the campground.
Recreation
A short walk leads to Sand Dollar Beach, a very popular spot for surfing, fishing, swimming, exploring, sunbathing and more. Fishing permits are required for anyone over age 16. Anglers can expect a catch of yellow perch and other coastal surf fish. The beach is dog-friendly, as long as dogs are leashed and waste is picked up.A variety of trails exist along the beach, which lead to the bluffs that overlook the beach and coves in the area. Additional hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding trails can be accessed within a short drive from the campground, and offer scenic views of waterfalls, redwood groves and mountain meadows and streams.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (820) 500-1099.Important Notices
Contact: Camp Los Padres manages this campground. For questions, email info@camplospadres.com or call 820-500-1099.
Single sites: Site Capacity: Each campsite allows up to 8 people and 2 vehicles. Parking for additional vehicles is very limited and not guaranteed; when space is available, extra vehicles are $10 per vehicle per night. Groups of more than 8 must reserve a second site.
Double Sites: Double campsites allow up to 16 people and 4 vehicles. Parking for additional vehicles is very limited and not guaranteed; when space is available, extra vehicles are $10 per vehicle per night.
Group Sites: Group site limits vary by site (25–40 people, 7–10 vehicles); see each site’s details. Parking for additional vehicles is very limited.
Sand Dollar Beach: A short walk across Highway 1.
Services: No cell service and no public showers in the area.
Poison Oak: Abundant in the area; use caution.
Water: if the Do Not Drink order is still in effect, add “Water at the campground is not safe to drink. Bring all drinking water for your stay.”
Restrooms: Flush restrooms are available in the campground. If they are temporarily out of service, portable restrooms will be provided.
Trees: All trees, even when healthy and well-maintained, can pose a natural hazard of falling limbs. Visitors assume responsibility for any property damage, injury or other circumstances that may result from these hazards.
Lost, Stolen or Damaged Property: Camp Los Padres is not responsible for loss or damages to property due to fire, theft, accident or any other cause.
Preparation for your trip: Please watch this Leave No Trace 7 Principles video prior to your arrival to help protect our National Forests.
Firewood Policy: Help protect Los Padres National Forest: Buy It Where You Burn It. Don't Move Firewood. Firewood must meet applicable local-origin (purchased within the same county) or approved treatment requirements (certified heat treated) to reduce invasive pest risks. Firewood brought into the campground may be subject to inspection, and if not purchased locally or found to be compliant with requirements it can be confiscated to prevent the spread of the Goldspotted Oak Borer. By completing your reservation, you acknowledge that you have been informed of the campground's firewood requirements and agree to comply with applicable restrictions. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.
More Information: Visit Los Padres National Forest for forest alerts, fire restrictions and road conditions.
Notifications and Alerts
Non-potable water at campground. Please arrive with plenty of drinking water.
Available Activities
- WILDLIFE VIEWING - Wildlife Viewing
- HUNTING - Hunting
- HIKING - Hiking
- FISHING - Fishing
- CAMPING - Camping
- BIKING - Biking
Directions
<p><strong>Hwy 1 is TEMPORARILY CLOSED from the Monterey area </strong></p> <p>From San Luis Obispo, travel north on Highway 1 for approximately 65 miles to the campground. <br> <br></p>
Contact Information
Phone: 805-434-1996
BIG SUR, CA 93920Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site GS1, Loop PLAS, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 042, Loop PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 028, Loop PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 034, Loop PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 029, Loop PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 035, Loop PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 040, Loop PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 041, Loop PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Host 009, Loop PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site GS2, Loop PLAS, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site GS3, Loop PLAS, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 026, Loop PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 033, Loop PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 036, Loop PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 031, Loop PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 030, Loop PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 023, Loop PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 032, Loop PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 037, Loop PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 043, Loop PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 039, Loop PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 027, Loop PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 038, Loop PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 025, Loop PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
