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Los Padres National Forest › Monterey Ranger District › California
› Monterey County
› Big Sur
› Kirk Creek Campground
› Campsite #14
Campsite #14 at Kirk Creek Campground, CA
$45
Campsite #14
| Drive-In | 8 people |
| 32 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | no signal |
2/19
9/13
Campsite #14 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 32ft driveway, Fire ring w/ Grill, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (25)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 72% |
| 4 star | | 8% |
| 3 star | | 4% |
| 2 star | | 4% |
| 1 star | | 12% |
@scottb3088469 · Camped on Feb 20, 2026 at Campsite #14
The site was beautiful and the weather was excellent. The camp host, Justin, was responsive and kind. Those raccoons are no joke, though!
@MelcharJD51F9B · Camped on Oct 8, 2025 at Campsite #14
Perfect view with an amazing camp host Michael He helps us to the breathtaking trails around the camp site also helps us to find a spot so we can extend our stay
No Service
@PatriceLED254D · Camped on Jul 13, 2025 at Campsite #14
I have come to this location for few years now. The raccoon issue has gone out of control, the old trash system with aluminum bins should be replaced. Anyhow, it is nature and I can deal with crazy raccoons, but got there the first day and a bunch of RV came and one of them arrived at 7PM and powered its generated from 7PM till 11PM and again in the morning at 6,20AM ALL day. I am not going tent camping in a beautiful environment like this one to feel like I am camping on the 405. Put these RV in a separate areas and implement restricted hours for generators. The host did not intervene and the next door argue that their friends had a baby hence they needed the generator. Many tent campers around me left early because of this issue.
@JeromeC8303540 · Camped on Apr 1, 2025 at Campsite #14
This campsite is beautiful, with stunning views. Camping right in the coast, you must be aware of the winds and how unpredictable they can be. On a couple of nights the wind was gusty all day, right until sunset. Our site was #14 and we had a great view of the water out to Limekiln Beach. Will try to book #8 next time as it seemed to have completely unobstructed views. There is little to no flat ground at #14 and not much space for more than one tent. Other things about the Site, we surprisingly saw zero raccoons, may have to do with us being uber careful not to leave any trash or food out. In terms of trails, there were 2 easily accessible to the camp. Across the road is the scenic Vicente Flat Trail and the trail down to Kirk Creek and the rocky beach below starts right by Site #9. There is no running water so be prepared for that. The toilets werent in horrible shape though. I would highly recommend camping here and will be coming back in the future.
No Service
@LisaP2727528 · Camped on May 17, 2024 at Campsite #14
Trails were overgrown and not well up-kept. There was tons of poison oak on the trail and at the campsite, making it nearly impossible to hike.Also, if you do go, there is no cell service and no suggested hike or things to-do in the area, so come with a plan!
@JacobA1142886 · Camped on Apr 4, 2024 at Campsite #14
Your host couple is very helpful. They were patient and listened to my questions and they were very thoughtful and generous with their answer. I was traveling with two children and really appreciated their advise.
@AnneT4606738 · Camped on Oct 20, 2023 at Campsite #14
We had an excellent stay at the campground! Beautiful view of the ocean and the Vicente hiking trails mountain at the opposite end of the campground. Definitely the best campground Ive been to in the Big Sur region. Campground host was very pleasant accommodating, she also helped us extend our stay pretty efficiently due to some vacancies. Would recommend spot 17 for a closer view of the ocean! No phone service available. If you want phone service best signal I got (AT&T) was at Willow Creek beach.
@RoxanneN345193 · Camped on Sep 10, 2023 at Campsite #14
The campground is stunningly beautiful and meticulously maintained. I look forward to my next trip!
No Service
@ThomasP9156982 · Camped on Nov 20, 2022 at Campsite #14
Beautiful campground with great views. No water though
@KathyF2E2A5FD5 · Camped on Jun 6, 2022 at Campsite #14
We throughly enjoyed camping at Kirk Creek. The campsites are great, campsite hosts do a great job. Restroom facilities are clean and the campground is pretty quiet, making for a good experience. It is also a great place to view the night sky including the Milky Way. My only complaint is that they could do a better job dealing with the raccoons, who are rampant! The trash cans need to be raccoon/animal proofed. This would go along way to reducing the raccoon infestation that has occurred here for a while. We were told they didnt want to spend the money. They should!
No Service
@RileyDBA290BD8 · Camped on Apr 11, 2022 at Campsite #14
Beautiful campground, plenty of space between sites. Hope to make it back there again someday!
No Service
@ChristinaM315 · Camped on Dec 2, 2021 at Campsite #14
I went to the site and saw that NO CAMPFIRES were allowed. It was FREEZING COLD FOG!! The website should have been crystal clear about this-I kept driving. I thought I should let the camp host know that they could give my site to someone, but when I tried to find someone, there was a sign that said do not disturb until 2:00pm. So not only did I pay for a site I didn’t use, I couldn’t ask to let someone else have it!!!! SO RIDICULOUS AND DISAPPOINTED! The last time I booked the Kirk Creek site my reservation was CANCELLED on me a week before due to rain predicted that never happened. The national forest needs better management the public deserves better….
@Christina41928 · Camped on Dec 2, 2021 at Campsite #14
I went to the site and saw that NO CAMPFIRES were allowed. It was FREEZING COLD FOG!! The website should have been crystal clear about this-I kept driving. I thought I should let the camp host know that they could give my site to someone, but when I tried to find someone, there was a sign that said do not disturb until 2:00pm. So not only did I pay for a site I didnt use, I couldnt ask to let someone else have it!!!! SO RIDICULOUS AND DISAPPOINTED! The last time I booked the Kirk Creek site my reservation was CANCELLED on me a week before due to rain predicted that never happened. The national forest needs better management the public deserves better.
@cristalg383 · Camped on Nov 14, 2021 at Campsite #14
Beautiful view and very helpful/friendly camp hosts. Please be mindful of the raccoons, they know how to open car doors and will get into any food you leave out.
No Service
@ANNAC424 · Camped on Jul 6, 2021 at Campsite #14
We had site 14 and it was great! Beautiful view, grass, no bugs. The hike down to the beach area was beautiful.
No Service
@JoD333 · Camped on May 27, 2021 at Campsite #14
Bathrooms were clean. The view from the campground is spectacular. Sleeping outside is definitely doable although some mornings have heavy dew. Lots of poison oak around the campground although the sites are very well rid of it. The hike down Kirk Creek to the ocean is especially nice right now (05/2021) since it appears that some land flow cleared out the creek bed so it is now hike-able for the first time since I have been coming here for 25 years.
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@BoA8101BEE70D8 · Camped on Jul 18, 2020 at Campsite #14
Great staff, great location.
@JosephW2431488 · Camped on Nov 24, 2019 at Campsite #14
Very nice views!!!However, when I went we were not allowed to use any open flames due to fire hazard.
No Service
@JosiePF788C4B1 · Camped on Nov 18, 2019 at Campsite #14
Beautiful campground. If there is anyway you can get a cell tower so we have cell service or WiFi that would be great. Just for emergency reason alone.
No Service
@KimF3194839 · Camped on Nov 8, 2019 at Campsite #14
Gorgeous site. Nice small campground with the sound of the ocean and amazing views. Rigorous hiking opportunities abound.
No Service
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