Plaskett Creek Campground

Plaskett Creek Campground is a US Forest Service campground on the southern stretch of Highway 1 in Big Sur, California, just south of Kirk Creek and run by the same concessionaire. Rather than sitting on the cliff edge, it is set back in a grove of Monterey pines, which buys slightly larger sites and more shade than its neighbor. Sand Dollar Beach, one of the best beaches on the Big Sur coast, is a short walk away, and jade hunters comb the shore after winter storms. It suits self-contained campers who want a quieter, more sheltered Big Sur base.

Plaskett Creek Campground at a glance

Hookups	None
Sites	44 sites (including group area)
Max RV length	Site-specific; verify the reservation record
Cost	Verify the current Recreation.gov quote
Reservations	Recreation.gov
Season	Year-round, weather permitting
Dump station	No
Showers	No — vault toilets only
Cell signal	None

Why RVers stay here

This is no-frills camping: 44 sites including a group area, no hookups, no dump station, vault toilets only, no showers and no cell signal. It is open year-round, weather permitting, and books through Recreation.gov, where the current quote is the price to trust. RV fit is site-specific; the reservation records list equipment and driveway limits per site, so filter by your complete length rather than a campground-wide figure. Best season is whenever Highway 1 is open and the weather cooperates. The trade-off is services: bring water, plan tank capacity, and expect to be fully offline.

✓Set back in Monterey pines with more shade and slightly larger sites than Kirk Creek

✓Short walk to Sand Dollar Beach and its jade-hunting shoreline

✓Open year-round, weather permitting

✓Reservable on Recreation.gov with per-site equipment limits you can filter

!No hookups, no dump station, vault toilets only, no showers

!No cell signal

!RV fit is site-specific; check the reservation record for driveway and equipment limits

What our guides say about Plaskett Creek Campground

Excerpts from the RV Parks Guide articles that cover this campground. Each links to the full guide.

Regional guide

Big Sur RV Camping (2026): Campgrounds, Rig Limits & Highway 1

Plaskett Creek sits just south of Kirk Creek, also on the southern stretch of Highway 1. It is managed by the same USFS concessionaire and shares the no-hookups, no-frills approach. What it offers over Kirk Creek is slightly larger sites and more tree cover — Plaskett is set back from the bluffs in a grove of Monterey pines rather than perched on the cliff edge.

Plaskett Creek's reservation records specify equipment and driveway limits by site. Filter the live inventory using the complete length of your equipment rather than relying on a campground-wide maximum.

Sand Dollar Beach, one of the best beaches along the Big Sur coast, is a short walk from Plaskett Creek. The jade hunting is real — people find small pieces of nephrite jade along the shore, particularly after winter storms.

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Plaskett Creek Campground: frequently asked questions

Does Plaskett Creek Campground have hookups?

No. There are no hookups, no dump station and no showers; toilets are vault only.

How much does Plaskett Creek Campground cost per night?

Our guide does not publish a fixed rate; verify the current quote on Recreation.gov for your dates and site.

What is the max RV length at Plaskett Creek?

It is site-specific. Recreation.gov lists equipment and driveway limits by site, so filter the live inventory using your complete rig length.

How far is Plaskett Creek from Sand Dollar Beach?

A short walk. Sand Dollar Beach is one of the best beaches on the Big Sur coast.

Do you need reservations at Plaskett Creek Campground?

Book through Recreation.gov. Big Sur camping is competitive, so reserve ahead.

Is Plaskett Creek open year-round?

Yes, weather permitting. Check Highway 1 conditions before you go.