Description
Plaskett Creek is a campers, surfers, spearfishers, and super-relaxers paradise. It's just across Highway 1 from the largest sandy beach in the Big Sur area, Sand Dollar Beach.
When we say just across, we mean a totally walkable 5-minute trek with a board or two. (Just in case you want to switch up your whip mid-sesh.) You'd think you were in the tropics with water so clear—
Plaskett Creek is a campers, surfers, spearfishers, and super-relaxers paradise. It's just across Highway 1 from the largest sandy beach in the Big Sur area, Sand Dollar Beach.
When we say just across, we mean a totally walkable 5-minute trek with a board or two. (Just in case you want to switch up your whip mid-sesh.) You'd think you were in the tropics with water so clear—but that's just the beauty of Big Sur.
Back at camp, string up a hammock or kick back in your camp chair. If you were lucky to score a rockfish with your own two hands, cook it up to share. All sites are grassy, and all are encouraged to check out why this is one of Big Sur's most coveted camping areas. It's booking a spot that's the tricky part, so plan in advance. Way in advance.
Activities
Offered near the campground.
Biking
Ride along the beautiful Santa Barbara coast, the central Monterey coast, or anywhere you want in this huge forest. The recomme...Read more
Fishing
You can fish in the rivers and streams located throughout the forest, and fish in the ocean on the Monterey coast at Sand Dolla...Read more
Hiking
Up by Big Sur, the Ventana wilderness is a popular hiking destination, with 260 miles of hiking trails, making it a unique exp...Read more
Horseback riding
The Saint Lucia Mountains have been taken by horseback many a’ times, and the time you visit should be no exception. To truly f...Read more
Paddling
Lake Cachuma in the Santa Barbara region offers some of the best kayak fishing, especially with its location admist the mountai...Read more
Swimming
You can’t go wrong at Pfeiffer Beach in Big Sur, but it’s no match for the Seven Falls in Santa Barbara. This hike might not be...Read more
Wildlife watching
Whether you are an avid birdwatcher (California Condor...check), or just enjoy seeing what the wilderness has to offer, Los Pad...Read more
Terrain
Natural features you'll find at Plaskett Creek Campground.
The vibe at Plaskett Creek Campground
I'm a fan of beaches, and Sand Dollar Beach is pretty dang rad (and directly across from the campground)!
Ear plugs if you're a light sleeper (lots of kids and group camp sites can get rowdy). Also, there are fire pits and grills in case that helps dictate what goes on your menu!
One of my favorite camp sites. So much to explore. This section of coast is just amazing. Attendant was super nice. Campground was full, but he let me park my motorcycle in the overflow, and camp in the bicycle area.
Plaksett campground is awesome because it's right across from a huge beautiful beach! Which is some of the only beach access on the big sur coast. Although this campground can be crowded, it has good vibes and I've been many times.
Report from your shirtless host on San Simeon State Park
I hope you well have a change to stay @ SS. S.P.. This park is just 5 miles south of Hearst Castle.
Iam here now and I was so surprised that the showers and bathroom were still closed. It been 2 years now I thought they would be open by now. The dump station is still open ( glad for that ). I took a ride to Washburn campground-what a bone jaring experience (on a unpave road)
But the wildlife is an unforgettable experience. The park has foot trails though out the park and breathtakeing beaches.
This park is neat & clean and well taken care of.
I do hate using chemical toilets. That give the park a dumpy and unclean look.
Your shirtless host Steve
Shirtlesshost.blogspot.com
Report from your shirtless host on the town of Cambria
If you camping any place close to Cambria make this town your # 1 stop off. Cambria has shops and Good food. Fill your gas tank before you get here. Gas is hi.
The board walk on moonstone Beach is about 2 miles long. This is one of the nicest board walks I have seen in long time.
In the relaxed atmosphere you can reconnect, rejuvenate and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. The wild and pristine environment make it a joy to walk this trail.
What ever you do don't forget the elephant seals. But remember that the seals are wild. They well defend and be aggressive around there pups.
Take the family camping and see the joy in there face.
Shirtless Host Steve
Report from your shirtless host about our northern friends @ San Simeon
Our northern friends are here & helping our economy, by spending there vac. here. Thank You.
This is about 2 family.
Witvoet ( wit-Foot ) Mike & Diana
Weatherman. Harold & Diane
Some of the Nice's people I have meet. They are from Bowmanville, Ontario.
1st. They rent a R.V. then start there Vac. Grand Canyon, Zion, Bryce, San Francisco, Bebble Beach, Monterey, Carmel then SS. S.P. I met them @ Refugio S.B.
They stayed SS. S.P. I hope if you seen them you!! You said HI! But they say that the honey huts didn't smell like honey.
Thank you Canada for letting a few of your best to come down.
Shirtless host Steve
Shirtlesshost.blogspot.com
Have been camping there for 40yrs. t is a slice of heaven....word of warning though... unless you're an experienced surfer do not attempt surfing off Sand Dollar Beach,.also swimming beware and take care of the riptides ....they can be deadly and have been ......
- Park
- Los Padres National Forest
- State
- California
- Phone Number
- (805) 968-6640
- Directions
- View on Google Maps
- Official Website
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- Coordinates
- 35.917° N, 121.465° W
- Unknown price
- Tent / RV / Trailer - Group: 3 Sites (Up to 40 people per site)
- Unknown price
- Tent / RV / Trailer: 37 Sites (Up to 8 people per site)