Plaskett Creek Campground
Los Padres National Forest — ocean access, fishing, hiking
Location: BIG SUR, CA, CA
Price: From $45 per night
Price range: $45–$200 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (794 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.The campground offers single-family sites, as well as
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing
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Beautiful Big Sur location minutes from Sand Dollar Beach with spacious, well-shaded campsites in Los Padres National Forest. Friendly campground host and access to diverse outdoor activities including hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing.
Wildlife alert: California Condor, Southern Sea Otter, Coyote, Ringtail, Coast Mountain Kingsnake, and North American Racer present in area
Insider tips for Plaskett Creek Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground Sites are spaced apart with mature trees providing good shade Ask campground host for recommendations on lesser-known hikes and sights
Skip Plaskett Creek Campground if: You need RV hookups — campground has no hookups at most sites, suitable only for self-contained RVs. You prefer to visit outside May-October — campground is seasonally closed. Highway 1 remains temporarily closed from the Monterey area — confirm access via San Luis Obispo route before visiting.
Best time to visit Plaskett Creek Campground: May-October — Official operating season for this seasonal campground.
Nearby campgrounds: Kirk Creek Campground (Big Sur, CA), Ponderosa Campground (Big Sur, CA), Memorial Campground (Greenfield, CA), Escondido Campground (Big Sur, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Plaskett Creek Campground
Cell signal at Plaskett Creek Campground (BIG SUR, CA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.The campground offers single-family sites, as well as three group campsites, for tent and RV camping.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground
Sites are spaced apart with mature trees providing good shade
Ask campground host for recommendations on lesser-known hikes and sights
Official operating season for this seasonal campground
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
Hwy 1 is TEMPORARILY CLOSED from the Monterey area From San Luis Obispo, travel north on Highway 1 for approximately 65 miles to the campground.
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Los Padres National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Los Padres National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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