GS1
Los Padres National Forest › Monterey Ranger District › California
› San Luis Obispo County
› Templeton
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Campsite #GS1 at Plaskett Creek Campground, CA
$150
Group Site #GS1
| 25 people | |
| 20 ft | Back-In |
| 10 | poor |
5/22
6/3
Campsite #GS1 Features: Back-In parking, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (4)
3.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 75% |
| 4 star | | 0% |
| 3 star | | 25% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@JulieannH5D9B7 · Camped on Mar 21, 2025 at Campsite #GS1
Our camp host, Michael, was fantastic! However, the group site was much smaller than expected. From satellite images, it seems the vegetation has been allowed to grow too close to the campsite, which made it feel quite cramped. Additionally, there was poison oak everywhere, so be cautious.The site does have a small terraced hill with a couple of additional tent spots, but its still better suited for smaller groupsmaybe 4-5 tents max, with a shared kitchen and fire pit area. For larger groups, it would be quite challenging to fit everyone comfortably. I highly recommend that the USFS consider clearing some of the overgrowth at this site to improve the space.Overall, we had a great timeit's hard not to at Plaskett! Just be prepared for limited space at this particular group site.
@AnniM967CAD521 · Camped on Aug 18, 2024 at Campsite #GS1
We got group site 1 which was spacious, set back from the rest of the campground and even had a fancy grill to cook on in addition to the firepit. The campground hosts were nice and accommodating. I would definitely stay again.
@BeckyN8736402 · Camped on Dec 16, 2022 at Campsite #GS1
Just back from a great 2 night trip. Read a lot of confusing reviews about this site so hoping to help future campers understand GS1. The site technically maxes out at 40 ppl but camp host says the real max she's seen is 25. we had 13 people in 7 tents, some with fairly large footprint that could have slept 3 or 4 - wouldn't recommend a group much bigger than that.
the site is up 10-15 stairs (wide cement steps with handrail, not very steep) from parking (7 spots). the main area of the site has 4 picnic tables, a large fire ring w grate, and a fire stove contraption but no bearbox. we had 2 tents set up in this area. up the hill from the main area was a grassy hill with some flat land where we were able to fit 5 tents (4 on the left really packed in there, one higher up on the right). The camp host claims that if you continue to climb up into the woods you'd find more spots to squeeze in a tent, but we didn't even try.
GS1 is the most remote of the 3 group sites and of the campground in general tho we did get shushed by neighbors at midnight, oops! GS2 and 3 are right next to each other but with wider spaces. for GS1 - there is a potable water spigot across from the parking as well as dedicated trash bins. the nearest vault toilet is located at group site 2, about a 2 min walk away. no plumbing toilets AFAIK throughout the campground. this site has a view of the ocean through the trees, and gets quite damp at night from sea mist. during the sunny days most of the campsite dried off. also there's a decent amount of poison oak throughout the campsite and all of big sur.
overall the campground was delightful. the camp host was super friendly and came around offering last call for firewood around 7pm (cash or credit card). campground is walkable to jade cove bluff trails for beautiful views, as well as sand dollar beach which is down a trail and set of stairs so not the most accessible but gorg. would absolutely recommend GS1 and plaskett creek in general!
the site is up 10-15 stairs (wide cement steps with handrail, not very steep) from parking (7 spots). the main area of the site has 4 picnic tables, a large fire ring w grate, and a fire stove contraption but no bearbox. we had 2 tents set up in this area. up the hill from the main area was a grassy hill with some flat land where we were able to fit 5 tents (4 on the left really packed in there, one higher up on the right). The camp host claims that if you continue to climb up into the woods you'd find more spots to squeeze in a tent, but we didn't even try.
GS1 is the most remote of the 3 group sites and of the campground in general tho we did get shushed by neighbors at midnight, oops! GS2 and 3 are right next to each other but with wider spaces. for GS1 - there is a potable water spigot across from the parking as well as dedicated trash bins. the nearest vault toilet is located at group site 2, about a 2 min walk away. no plumbing toilets AFAIK throughout the campground. this site has a view of the ocean through the trees, and gets quite damp at night from sea mist. during the sunny days most of the campsite dried off. also there's a decent amount of poison oak throughout the campsite and all of big sur.
overall the campground was delightful. the camp host was super friendly and came around offering last call for firewood around 7pm (cash or credit card). campground is walkable to jade cove bluff trails for beautiful views, as well as sand dollar beach which is down a trail and set of stairs so not the most accessible but gorg. would absolutely recommend GS1 and plaskett creek in general!
@HannahR524 · Camped on Jan 4, 2022 at Campsite #GS1
Campground was beautiful and well maintained!
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