Plaskett Creek Campground

Category: Campground in Plaskett, California

Address: 69345 CA-1, Big Sur, CA 93920, USA

Phone: +18054341996

Reviews

Sarah Mayer

Oct 16, 2022

This campground is great for groups. Aka not really great for those looking for natures peace and quiet. It’s right on the highway. There’s a generator from the school next door running 24/7 and it’s all you can hear. Potable water was up and running this weekend but still no bathrooms, just port-a-potty’s. Sites 6, 7, 8 are all next to the bathrooms and camp host. The opposite side of the campground might be ok. The middle of the campground is all open, no privacy, so again great for groups. Sand Dollar Beach is a 5 min walk across the highway with good surfing and dogs allowed. Campfires are allowed but $15 a bundle, you can get some elsewhere first. No service on this stretch of the 1.

Mariano Dominguez

Oct 12, 2022

Most expensive and worst campground ever. Restrooms were extremely dirty (it was better going into the bushes than the restroom) overall the camping was dirty and our campsite was on a slope. I am very used to car camping, and even more to backpacking and very primitive situations, but this was def. NOT WORTH the money !!!!!

Bike Farm

Oct 10, 2022

No drinkable water. No showers. No real bathrooms, just porta-potties. This park really shouldn't be charging admission until it is repaired. Good location though.

Tim Mccarthy

Sep 26, 2022

Very rude camp hosts, expensive with no drinking water its a dollar a gallon. Expensive fire wood for what little you get . And only Porta potties for bathrooms.

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Questions & Answers

I was wondering how close together are group sites GS1 and GS2? Also, how many bathrooms are located at the group sites?

Zenobia Hunt | Oct 16, 2019
Zenobia Hunt | Oct 16, 2019

Group sites 1 and 2 are not connected. Group site 1 is isolated and small and cannot accommodate 40 people. The view is amazing from 1. Sites 2 and 3 are connected

Is there tap water and shower facilities on Plaskett Creek Campground?

Van L | Oct 16, 2018
John Galvagno | Oct 16, 2018

Tap water yes, showers no. If you go up the road just a little bit to limekiln campground they have showers. Technically not public, but nobody will really bat an eye if you use them. (I was there just last week)

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i am bringing a boy scout troop to camp in plaskett creek camp in a couple weeks. is there a place nearby for the boys to learn gold panning ?

A Google User | Oct 16, 2018
Robert Paul | Oct 16, 2018

Try Willow Creek a couple miles south.. sometimes shows color...

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How far is the beach from the campsite?

Camila Jacobo | Aug 16, 2022
Julian Zuniga | Aug 16, 2022

Sand dollar beach is about a 15-25 min walk from campground to beach. It just depends on walking speeds. It's a downhill trail.

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Is there a pay phone available?

jan marino | Oct 15, 2021
Gabi Gil | Oct 15, 2021

No, there isn't one at Plaskett. There might be a pay phone at Sand Dollar just across the street from Plaskett Creek Campground. Can't tell you for sure if it would be operational since Sand Dollar (as well as PC Campground) been closed unfortunately since the Dolan fire in august. The nearest pay phone to that one would be at Gorda some miles south.

Hello, I'm trying to reserve campside it doesn't let me reserve on any Friday or Saturday on any month. Why is that ? It says FF ? Where am I supposed to go for Friday and Saturday?

jan marino | Oct 15, 2021
Pat Darrah | Oct 15, 2021

All campgrounds are currently closed due to Covid-19 guidelines for California. But keep checking back.

I GOT A NOTICE THAT Plaskett creek was closed through December 7th. I went to change my reservation and I got no notice that the campground is closed. Does anyone know if the campground is currently opened?

Kim Reinking | Oct 15, 2021
Ryan Fiore | Oct 15, 2021

I was there less than two weeks ago and they are indefinitely closed. As far I know all forest service land remains closed

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Hi is this camp ground open now ? I m worried because of multiple fires My other reservations near big basin wa cancelled and also i ve seen there is camel and river fires near by

sung in sohn | Oct 15, 2020
Brona Wince | Oct 15, 2020

It's my understanding you would have to get there via hwy 101 instead of down the coast due to the fires and the coast road closed.

Is the RV camping dry camping? Is there any electrical hookups?

Laura Palomino | Oct 15, 2020
Ron Forsythe | Oct 15, 2020

Dry only

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Why are spots reserved ahead of release date? I'm looking at weekends in July and there's spot already reserved, yet I'm not allowed to book. Whats the deal?

Nate Mady | Oct 15, 2020
Ryan g | Oct 15, 2020

That spot might be closed for renovations. You can only book a spot 6 months in advance.

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Can you have dogs in the campground?

Joan Crane | Oct 16, 2019
Greg Norrell | Oct 16, 2019

Yes, on leash

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I have a 29ft RV. Is this acceptable?

Zenobia Hunt | Oct 16, 2019
Zenobia Hunt | Oct 16, 2019

Yes

Is there a fee to swim at Sand Dollar Beach?

Zenobia Hunt | Oct 16, 2019
Catherine Frost | Oct 16, 2019

No. It's a lovely Beach and a short walk from the campground.

Any pictures of the group sites?

Zenobia Hunt | Oct 16, 2019
Jeff Shaw | Oct 16, 2019

Use Google earth to zoom in..really beautiful well kept are...close bathroom

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Does this place have showers?

Matt Kennedy | Oct 16, 2019
Jennifer Ly | Oct 16, 2019

No showers, a friend brought a portable showerhead. They sell them at Walmart for $25

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Can you check in after check-in hours, if so, how late?

Nintendo 64 | Oct 16, 2019
Nintendo 64 | Oct 16, 2019

Does that mean we have to be there by 10 pm?

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What time does Plaskett open if i wanna do first come first serve?

Nicolette Leslie | Oct 16, 2019
Bryan Lantz | Oct 16, 2019

You should check in with the camp host as soon as possible upon arrival. I believe the campsites turnover around noon.

are there showers at the campsite

Sean Yang | Oct 16, 2019
Addie James | Oct 16, 2019

No, there are only bathrooms.

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Is there a tent camping place? I am going to San Francisco on February 4.

Darren huang | Oct 16, 2019
Miranda Mcghee | Oct 16, 2019

Yes we have tons of tent camping sites!! $35 a night!!

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Is this first comes first serve

Liliana Sanchez | Oct 16, 2018
Federico Caprotta | Oct 16, 2018

Depends for bikers and hikers yes for others like cars they are mostly reservations but now the season is winding down so you can probably get a site..especially during the week

is there hike and bike sites?

JJ TT | Oct 16, 2018
Cameron Pujdak | Oct 16, 2018

Yes there are three. Only two have firepits however

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are campfire allow at this camp sight. please let us know... thank you

Alfonso Nuno | Oct 16, 2018
Benjamin King | Oct 16, 2018

Yes within fire pit. Firewood is also sold by the host for a reasonable price

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Can you help me? We need to make an appointment for the camp on July 20th, but the call is not answered.

Nick Yang | Oct 16, 2018
Cameron Pujdak | Oct 16, 2018

Try going on the internet. Most reservations are covered that way. However, if you need something by July 20th you might have to go with one of the "first come, first serve spots" as July is peak season and spots are likely booked.

my family and i are planning on going camping out their can we do a big camping group or would each one of the have to get their own site how does that work also is it first come first serve?

Mary Arias | Oct 16, 2018
Ivan Romero | Oct 16, 2018

If you have a bigger group, then a group site would be better for you. I went during father's day weekend and had to make reservations 6 months ahead to ensure a spot. You can check for campsite availability, occupancy limits, and fees on recreation.gov -Ivan

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r we able to take a rv up their?

Mary Arias | Oct 16, 2018
Ambar B Capoor | Oct 16, 2018

Oh, wait, you meant "there"... 😉 😂 Yes, you can certainly take a RV to the campground. I don't think they can accommodate the really big ones, but the smaller camper type should be fine.

Is there a motel nearby?

Lois Waite | Oct 16, 2018
Ian Brubaker | Oct 16, 2018

South of the campground there is Gorda, a very small town that has some accommodations. Book early though, they don't have much room. Can also look into Airbnb in the area.

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What is minimum occupants needed for group sites

Glenn Magaoay | Oct 16, 2018
Chris Reynolds | Oct 16, 2018

Cost is fixed per site, $45 per night, max of 8 people.

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How long will they hold s reservation?

Brenda Padron | Oct 16, 2018
Cameron Pujdak | Oct 16, 2018

It must be the day of by 2, unless you call ahead of time and let them know otherwise

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I know that you can have up to 8 people per single site, but how many tents are you allowed per site? Thanks, Cindy

Cindy Adams | Oct 16, 2018
Rakesh R S | Oct 16, 2018

The campsites are big, easily 2 or 3 tents can be built. If you need more tents you should find site with more flat areas

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What about a wedding there

April Smith | Oct 16, 2018
Noël Dilks | Oct 16, 2018

I'd think so, but I'd recommend checking with the site hosts to be sure. Also, it's miles from anything, so make sure you get everything there in one go!

Can you have fires in the fire rings at this time? September 18th, 2017.

Sherry Enos | Oct 16, 2017
MÁNU | Oct 16, 2017

There is not a fire ban at all.. so to answer your question.. camp fires are allowed..

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