Plaskett Creek Campground
Campground · California · 46 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Los Padres National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 46
- Bookable sites
- 50 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 40
- People per site
- 390 ft
- Elevation
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.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.
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.
The facts
- 46 bookable sites
- Vehicles up to 50 ft
- Up to 40 people per site
- Loops: PLAS, PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND
Site types
- 43 Standard Nonelectric
- 3 Group Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.
46 campsites at Plaskett Creek Campground
Check-in 3:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS1 | PLAS | Group Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 25 | 🐾 |
| GS2 | PLAS | Group Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 40 | 🐾 |
| GS3 | PLAS | Group Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 40 | 🐾 |
| 001 | PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 41 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 002 | PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 003 | PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 004 | PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 33 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 005 | PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 006 | PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 46 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 007 | PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 41 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 008 | PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 010 | PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 011 | PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 39 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 012 | PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 47 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 013 | PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 48 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 014 | PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 47 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 015 | PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 016 | PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 017 | PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 41 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 018 | PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 42 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 019 | PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 42 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 020 | PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 021 | PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 022 | PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 38 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 023 | PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 44 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 024 | PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 38 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 025 | PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 026 | PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 49 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 027 | PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 028 | PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 029 | PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 030 | PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 031 | PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 37 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 032 | PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 033 | PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 34 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 034 | PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 42 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 035 | PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 38 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 036 | PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 33 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 037 | PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 42 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 038 | PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 39 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 039 | PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 49 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 040 | PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 34 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 041 | PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 042 | PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 46 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 043 | PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 38 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| Host 009 | PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
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.
35.91722, -121.46500 · 35°55'2.0"N 121°27'54.0"W
Typical weather
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| Precip in | 4.2 | 3.7 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 1.3 | 2.7 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 17.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Map
Fees and stay limits
6 PEOPLE, 1 VEHICLE
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
More photos
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Common questions about Plaskett Creek Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Plaskett Creek Campground?
- Yes, Plaskett Creek Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Plaskett Creek Campground have?
- 46 sites.
- What is the maximum RV length at Plaskett Creek Campground?
- 50 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Plaskett Creek Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Plaskett Creek Campground.
- Are campfires allowed at Plaskett Creek Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at Plaskett Creek Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Plaskett Creek Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Plaskett Creek Campground's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- $45.00 per night. Sites accommodate 6-8 people and 2 vehicles allowed per site (one vehicle is included in the price of the campsite). Each additional vehicle is $10.00 per night. Bike or walk-in camping fee is $5.00 per person. Interagency Senior and Access Pass entitle pass holder to 50% off campi
Restrictions:
- 14 day maximum stay.
Camping near Plaskett Creek Campground
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- Ponderosa Campground 7.2 mi · Campground
- Nacimiento Campground 7.2 mi · Campground
- Silver Peak Wilderness 9.2 mi · Facility
- Arroyo Seco Group Campground 21.8 mi · Campground
- Arroyo Seco Trailhead 21.9 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 805-434-1996
- Email parksman@fix.net
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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