Plaskett Creek Campground is located in Big Sur, CA approximately 40 miles north of Cambria, CA and 55 miles south of Carmel, CA. It sits on the east side of Hwy. 1 and is just south of Sand Dollar Beach Day Use area which is the largest sandy beach in Big Sur. Altitude is approximately 150 above sea level. Average Temperature in the summer is high 60s to mid 70s in the day and high 50s to mid 60s at night. Average Temperature in the winter is mid 60s in the day and high 40s to mid 50s at night. Wildlife includes Fox, Bobcat, Deer and Raccoon. Occasional Mountain Lion and Bear are seen in the area although they have never entered the campground. Keep food in a secure location as the Raccoons will get at anything left out. Campground is like a large meadow with mature pine trees located throughout campground.
Forest Service is enforcing a 2 car maximum per family site at the campground.
Location: Big Sur Coast
Description: Campsites nestled among large Monterey Pines.
Number of Sites: 45 units
Directions: Take Highway 1, 35 miles North of San Simeon State Park. Campground is just off Highway 1 on the inland side of the highway and 60 miles south of Carmel.
Activities: Hiking, fishing, scenic viewing, and beach access.
Facilities: Flush toilets (group sites have vault toilets), developed water, picnic tables, fire rings, grills, and garbage bins.
Special Rules: Plaskett Creek is a campfire-use site. Maximum stay is 14 days.
Family Campsites: Fees are 22.00 per night. Sites accommodate 6-8 people and 2 vehicles per site. max. Reservations available for 50% of sites (reservations www.Recreation.gov) or call 1-877-444-6777.
Group Sites: There are 3 group sites. Fees are $80.00 per night. Sites accommodate up to 40 people and 10 vehicles per site. Group sites are filled by reservation only. For group site reservations, call: 1-877-444-6777 or visit www.Recreation.gov.
Seasonal Use: Open all year
Helpful Hints: Nearest store in Lucia. Nearest dump station 40 miles south to San Simeon State Park. Large amounts of poison oak on trails. Campground host sells firewood.
Contact: Concession managed by Parks Management Co. (805) 434-1996 or (805) 434-9199. Website http://www.campone.com.