Kirk Creek Campground

Category: Campground in Big Sur, California

Address: CA-1, Big Sur, CA 93920, USA

Phone: +18054341996

Reviews

So Cal Joe

Oct 11, 2022

Beautiful location. Primitive camping (pit toilet, no lights) but water can be purchased in 16 & 64oz from host. Tried to stay in H/B site as a bike tourist but people drive up, unload there cars and park on the street and claim the H/B sites which they are not. Luckily the host didn't turn us away but it's a shame the policies aren't enforced. Beware of the Raccoons they are bold and will laugh at you as they eat any food you leave out

Penny B

Oct 6, 2022

September 12-14, 2022 Beautiful location. The camp hosts were lovely.

Kathleen Kelley

Sep 25, 2022

The campground hosts, Shannon and Doug, were simply amazing. We loved our stay at this magical place. Raccoons are an issue. They need to upgrade their trash bins. The raccoons banged on them throughout the night. Not sure why the owners don’t have better trash cans on site. Both days we were there the raccoons succeeded breaking into the Cans and there was trash littered everywhere during my morning walk. Otherwise… What a wonderful little piece of heaven 🌲

Mara Marsh

Sep 13, 2022

This campground is absolutely amazing. We just spent 2 nights and were fortunate enough to have site 22 with amazing ocean and cliff views and a large tree for shade. Bathrooms are clean and well maintained. Kudos to campground hosts Doug, Shannon and their adorable puppy Wookiee for a lovely stay!

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Questions & Answers

Can we have dogs here and at the beach nearby?

Jennifer Rafferty | Oct 12, 2018
Ya No | Oct 12, 2018

yes sure

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are there full hook ups

Patrick D. Earhart | Oct 12, 2018
Anja McGuire | Oct 12, 2018

No

Anyone can tell me how to figure out where Kirk Creek Campground (Los Padres) is in relationship to South Camp in Pfeiffer Big Sur?

Pamela Morris | Oct 12, 2018
Brona Wince | Oct 12, 2018

It's almost to the slide area which is about 30 miles past Pfeiffer.

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Is it typically tough to book here? I’m looking to book about 6 months in advance and there’s nothing available. (New to this, please be kind).

E P | May 14, 2022
Aalekhya Reddam | May 14, 2022

It's extremely hard because it's a beautiful campground! Sites only open up 6 months out so if you know you're dates I would be glued to the computer 6 months before. You can book them on recreation.gov. Alternatively, you can take your chances on the first come first serve sites but that would be a little risky.

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Is it possible to have two tents in a camp site?

Murali Sankar | Oct 12, 2019
Casey A. Emens | Oct 12, 2019

Yup...some sites bigger than other as well

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Do they sell firewood there? Is there beach access?

Chrystall Beitel | Oct 12, 2019
Rosalie H | Oct 12, 2019

They sell firewood for like $8 a bundle, but I recommend you stopping at a Safeway before you hit the coast to get it for cheaper. There is beach access, a public trail straight from the edge of the cliff campground that leads to the beach in 5 mins. However, it's more of a rocky beach than a sandy beach. You can walk a ways along the rocks to get to other areas though

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Is there restrooms and showers?

Carmen Armenta | Oct 12, 2018
Roberto “Psyborx” Palacios Moreno | Oct 12, 2018

There are restrooms but no showers

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You can set up tents and firepits here right ??

Danny Lopez | Oct 12, 2018
Ya No | Oct 12, 2018

yes

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Is there electric outlet available

Antonio Lleva | Aug 12, 2022
Tristan Brown | Aug 12, 2022

No electric outlet, no running water

Has anyone camped more than 8 people for 1 site? we have 6 adults and 5 kids

Mary Delgado | Aug 12, 2022
Shubhra Omar | Aug 12, 2022

The max capacity for 1 site is 2 cars and 8 people. They charge slightly extra for the second car

Can signs be put up on the way to site lookouts (sites 15-21) stating no peeing in this area? Ie similar to the no dumping human waste stapled on the tables? Site 21 has a tiny lookout that reeks of urine anytime I go (speaking of which can this lookout

Heather H | Aug 12, 2022
karl pohl | Aug 12, 2022

Yes they should be some control about this - but probably will not happen

Hi I noticed the beach looks kinda rocky. Is there a way to access the beach?

Matt Campbell | May 14, 2022
Laura “BehaviorMomma” Matlock | May 14, 2022

Yes, between camp sites 9 & 11. But yes, poison oak is THICK and check for ticks (only 1 found on 1 of our 4 campers).

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Is there cell and Internet service there?

Gordon Buck | Mar 15, 2022
Aparna Khan | Mar 15, 2022

No network at campground, you can drive few miles. We got cell network up on cone peak summit :)

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How many first come and first served places are there?

Dario Bing | Oct 11, 2021
Vivek Vaid | Oct 11, 2021

Two.

Is the PCH open? Coming from L.A. Any alt routes to get to the campground?

Calvin Choi | Oct 11, 2021
Janeta Bodiul | Oct 11, 2021

Got back yesterday from Kirk Creek, Highway 1 is open till above the campground,so coming from LA take 101 and enjoy the spring views of Central Coast.

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Where can you get water for your trailer?

Kate Berston | Oct 11, 2021
Jeff Dominguez | Oct 11, 2021

Either gas station, picnic area or public restroom at Cambria

First come, first served basis?

Ryan Witwicki Faddegon | Oct 11, 2020
Desiree Lopez | Oct 11, 2020

Reservations are best, because this is such a treasure location.

Hi, what’s the best time to arrive to get a FF campsite?! I’ll be there tomorrow, 8/11.

David Schwartz | Oct 11, 2020
Greg Brown | Oct 11, 2020

You'll have a better chance tomorrow but it still matters on whom is already staying in the FF and if they're staying another night. Try around noon. They start releasing the "sellable" sites at 2pm

Are all sites first come first serve?

Grace- Pevehouse | Oct 11, 2020
Victor Ramos | Oct 11, 2020

No, most sites are reserved on recreation.org. There are only a few first come sites

What time do I have to arrive to get a first come, first serve campsite Sunday through Thursday

Philip Smith | Oct 11, 2020
Pat Darrah | Oct 11, 2020

Check in is 3 pm

Hi, Just making sure that Kirk Creek Campground is open for use. Please let me know. Thanks!

Melissa Sizemore | Oct 11, 2020
Pat Darrah | Oct 11, 2020

Yes it is

Do you have to have a reservation

Kenneth Osborne | Oct 11, 2020
Michael Whalen | Oct 11, 2020

Like Kirk said, the hiker/biker sites open at 2pm to others if unfilled. Would get there little before because there can be quite a few people waiting

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Is checking in tonight and leaving the next day okay

chaise congleton | Oct 12, 2019
Joel Kogan | Oct 12, 2019

Yes.

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What is the DIRECT phone number to Kirk Creek Campground?

Adam Lara | Oct 12, 2019
Joel Kogan | Oct 12, 2019

There is not a direct number for the campground, there is no phone service in that area.

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Do you have sites open for today?

Elizabeth Thorp | Oct 12, 2019
Bds G | Oct 12, 2019

If only there was a phone number or website to answer these questions

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Can you fish on the beach there and if so do you need a licence?

ISMAEL Jimenez | Oct 12, 2019
Vittavat “VIt” Klinmalai | Oct 12, 2019

You can fish. I believe you'll need a permit

Does anyone know if the governement shutdown is affecting the campground? Are the bathrooms clean? Are camp reservations being honored?

Adrian Cuevas | Oct 12, 2019
Rosalie H | Oct 12, 2019

It's not affected here. I had a reservation and went camping over new years, during the shutdown, and the staff were still on duty and cleaning the bathrooms. The bathrooms are as clean as you can get, for porta-potty's that is...

The website mentions "walk Up" campsites. Does this mean the sites are not reservable and are first come first serve?

Lisa Kelm | Oct 12, 2019
guillaume amangoua | Oct 12, 2019

Even if there are spot left, u won't get a place unless specified ''first come first serve'' on the website for a specific spot

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What is the latest time for check-in? We already have a reservation.

Matthias Rupieper | Oct 12, 2018
Tayler Mckenzie | Oct 12, 2019

Check in time is at 3pm. The site is held until 2pm the next day. The gate is not locked so you can set up after hours and check in with host at 9am the next morning.

Are there specific check in times? We might arrive relatively late there between 8pm and 9pm.

Manuel Hörl | Oct 12, 2018
Tayler Mckenzie | Oct 12, 2019

No the site is held for 24 hours for you to check in.

Do you take small motorhomes?

Will Chrusciel | Oct 12, 2018
Carlos Cuartas | Oct 12, 2018

Yeah, we've seen some large RVs there before.

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Is there cell reception at the campgrounds?

KATHRYN Bailey | Oct 12, 2018
Ashley Sinniah | Oct 12, 2018

Verizon=no. But thats the whole point.

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how does the walk ins work and how soon can i go to see availability

Perla Caceres | Oct 12, 2018
Wouter Deryckere | Oct 12, 2018

You just show up in the morning from 10 am and see if there's any room left. But I seriously recommend making a reservation in advance, especially in the summer months. It's a small but popular campground and there is only one alternative close by.

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Coming from Santa Cruz, how do we get to Kirk Creek? Is there construction? Thinking of September 2018.

Felicia Rice | Oct 12, 2018
Jeffery Newby | Oct 12, 2018

Just a scenic drive down Hwy 1.

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How's the weather in October?

Lizeth Figueroa | Oct 12, 2018
Jenny Eagan | Oct 12, 2018

I reside in San Luis Obispo, the county south of Montery. Lots of beach and state and county campgrounds also. But all of us locals agree, when the tourists leave in midSeptember, that time right through October is usually the best in weather and pleasant and enjoyable. I would 'imagine' Monterey county to be the same.

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Can I fill my rv fresh water tank here?

Tony | Oct 12, 2018
Brona Wince | Oct 12, 2018

No water, hookups, etc at this campground

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Can one access the campground via car in March 2018 due to Hwy 1 road construction? Is the camping experience comprised in any way due to construction?

brenda hamel | Oct 12, 2018
David Rentschler | Oct 12, 2018

From the south go to Naciemento Furgasen road thru Fort Hunter Ligett.

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Can I make reservation today For feb 4 I’m traveling from wa state?

Scott Beaton | Oct 12, 2018
gary hradek | Oct 12, 2018

It is federal so check the website

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Do we need reservations for car camping Sunday night February 4th?

Scott Beaton | Oct 12, 2018
Ya No | Oct 12, 2018

yes, its better to make reservation

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