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Plaskett Creek Campground
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USDA Forest Service46Supported overnight records
2Published site categories
46Sites with a reported party limit
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A closer look at the campground
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.
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How much is documented?
Reported fields across the 46 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.
Party limit
46
Vehicle limit
46
Vehicle length
46
Driveway entry
46
Shade
40
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The campsite mix
Standard Nonelectric
43
Group Standard Nonelectric
3
Operator directions
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.
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THE ACTUAL SITES
46 published campsite records
Raw published values are shown below, including zeros and ambiguous text. They are not validated capacities. The planner keeps missing, zero and questionable dimensions unknown.
View all 46 published site records
| SITE / LOOP | TYPE | EQUIPMENT LIMITS | PEOPLE / VEHICLES | DRIVEWAY | ELECTRIC / SHADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 001 PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 41 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 002 PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 35 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 003 PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 004 PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 33 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 005 PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 006 PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 46 ft Tent: 46 ft Trailer: 46 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 49 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 007 PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 41 ft Tent: 41 ft Trailer: 41 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 43 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 008 PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 37 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 010 PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 45 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 011 PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 39 ft Tent: 39 ft Trailer: 39 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 39 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 012 PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 47 ft Tent: 47 ft Trailer: 47 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 47 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 013 PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 48 ft Tent: 48 ft Trailer: 48 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 50 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 014 PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 47 ft Tent: 47 ft Trailer: 47 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 49 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 015 PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 016 PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 45 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 017 PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 41 ft Tent: 41 ft Trailer: 41 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 41 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 018 PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 42 ft Tent: 42 ft Trailer: 42 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 42 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 019 PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 42 ft Tent: 42 ft Trailer: 42 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 42 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 020 PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 50 ft Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 50 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 021 PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 45 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 022 PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 38 ft Tent: 38 ft Trailer: 38 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 38 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 023 PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 44 ft Tent: 44 ft Trailer: 44 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 44 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 024 PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 41 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 025 PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 20 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 026 PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 49 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 027 PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 028 PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 029 PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 030 PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 031 PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 37 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 032 PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 20 ft Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 20 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 033 PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 34 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 034 PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 42 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 035 PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 38 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 036 PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 33 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 037 PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 42 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 038 PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 39 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 039 PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 24 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 040 PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 34 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 041 PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 42 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 042 PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 46 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 043 PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 38 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site GS1 PLAS Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Group Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 25 people 7 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site GS2 PLAS Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Group Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 40 people 10 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site GS3 PLAS Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Group Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 40 people 9 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site Host 009 PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 53 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
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