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Los Padres National Forest › Monterey Ranger District › California
› San Luis Obispo County
› Templeton
› Plaskett Creek Campground
› Campsite #18
Campsite #18 at Plaskett Creek Campground, CA
$45
Campsite #18
| 8 people | |
| 42 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | weak |
2/25
2/27
Campsite #18 Features: Back-In parking, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (25)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 72% |
| 4 star | | 20% |
| 3 star | | 4% |
| 2 star | | 4% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@SteveZ4EDE4AE3 · Camped on Jan 15, 2026 at Campsite #18
I've been camping at Plaskett Creek for about 25 years and always enjoy my stay. Camp Host Katie runs a great campground!
@LorraineMB8626 · Camped on Jan 1, 2026 at Campsite #18
There was a male camp host when I arrived. He suggested I turn around and go home because of storms. I've been coming to big sur for years in all weather conditions. There is nothing to fear. In the end, I was right. I spent a beautiful new years there hiking and camping. He should not project his fear onto others. Remain neutral unless asked for an opinion and state it as such.
@joonsukkBFA5D3 · Camped on Sep 14, 2025 at Campsite #18
Very nice camping ground with very nice host, they care and keep clean.
@EmmaGFA0F48222 · Camped on Apr 4, 2025 at Campsite #18
Great spot close to the beach, amazing sunsets.
@JessicaI91EC5C · Camped on Mar 25, 2025 at Campsite #18
We were greeted by our friendly, helpful camp host, Michael. He gave us important information and helped us get oriented. It set the tone for a fantastic stay.
@HugoA15CF0D2E1 · Camped on Nov 18, 2024 at Campsite #18
Great quiet campground, first time up here and we had a fantastic time! Out spot (#18) had a slight slope but we managed for the 5 days we were there in the tent. The hosts keep the place looking great and the bathrooms had running water and were super clean. The near by Jade Cove and Sand Dollar beach were a 5 minute walk out of the campgrounds.
@addia46BDB60B9 · Camped on Jul 16, 2024 at Campsite #18
Everything was great, but since there was no cell phone reception, it would have been nice to have some boards showing hikes around the area.
@TomiB793D11938 · Camped on Jul 9, 2024 at Campsite #18
I recently stayed at this campground with my mom and niece, who were visiting from Central Asia, and they were absolutely amazed by how clean and well-organized everything was. Ive always loved this place, and if youre lucky enough to snag a spot here, youre in for a treat!I was thrilled to see Michael and Punky again on this trip. They went above and beyond during my last visit when I fell ill with a fever, taking care of me for days until I recovered. They even looked after my 7-year-old daughter, keeping her entertained and happy. I can't express enough gratitude for their incredible kindness and generosity. Every time I visit, I feel welcomedalmost like coming home. Michael and Punky are the heart and soul of this campground, making the long drive worth every mile. They maintain the grounds beautifully and always check in to ensure you have everything you need. Their love for children is evident in the way they treat them as if they were their own. I always look forward to coming back, thanks to them! Forever grateful to Michael and Punky and their sweet dogs and cats!
@SaschaM9139328 · Camped on Jun 28, 2023 at Campsite #18
Plaskett Creek is lovely location, quiet and peaceful. The Camp Host was extremely welcoming and had good hints for a hike. We can highly recommend this spot.
@QuyenH5574E412 · Camped on Jun 25, 2023 at Campsite #18
Great camp sites, clean facilities, and incredible location and view. Family and pet friendly. It was not mentioned in campground summary, but there was NO POTABLE WATER on site (as of June 2023). Flush toilets were available but no sink access for personal hygiene. The spigots around campground are running, but again non-potable water. You can get free potable drinking water if you drive less than a mile North of campground to US Forest Service building and you must have your own water container/jug to fill. Or South of campground, you can buy bottled drinking water in Gorda.
@JeffB8180041 · Camped on Sep 26, 2022 at Campsite #18
No water on site. This has been the case for over a year with no plans for improvement. Potapotties only. The park contractors live next door and run a community generator all hour. Dont reserve any site near the north entranceIn my opinion this awesome campground is not what it use to be.
@VanNF073581206 · Camped on Jun 10, 2022 at Campsite #18
Very nice and clean camp site. I will come back again with my family
@RosalbaP95BA62 · Camped on Dec 3, 2021 at Campsite #18
This is a campground where you can enjoy to camp under the beautiful trees by the hills and also hear the waves from Sand Dollar Beach So many walking trails close by to explore. It was very nice.Restrooms at campground were very clean, unfortunately there was no running water in the faucets, but other than that, everything was perfect.The Camp hosts are very nice.
@RosalbaP313 · Camped on Dec 3, 2021 at Campsite #18
This is a campground where you can enjoy to camp under the beautiful trees by the hills and also hear the waves from Sand Dollar Beach 🤗
So many walking trails close by to explore. It was very nice.
Restrooms at campground were very clean, unfortunately there was no running water in the faucets, but other than that, everything was perfect.
The Camp hosts are very nice.
So many walking trails close by to explore. It was very nice.
Restrooms at campground were very clean, unfortunately there was no running water in the faucets, but other than that, everything was perfect.
The Camp hosts are very nice.
@SamuelL8329908 · Camped on Nov 9, 2021 at Campsite #18
I was afraid of the noise being so close to the highway. But I was treated with beautiful sounds of waves, ample hiking areas and beautiful beaches. The campsites are very large, with few big trees in between campers. A slight slope to all the sites, but still quite nice.
@keram42567482E · Camped on Jun 30, 2021 at Campsite #18
Hosts were great, views were beautiful, and the weather was nice!The spaces are a bit close in the middle. But overall, it's still an awesome place. Be mindful of ticks...there are A LOT!
@keram819 · Camped on Jun 30, 2021 at Campsite #18
Hosts were great, views were beautiful, and the weather was nice!
The spaces are a bit close in the middle. But overall, it's still an awesome place. Be mindful of ticks...there are A LOT!
The spaces are a bit close in the middle. But overall, it's still an awesome place. Be mindful of ticks...there are A LOT!
@PatP370 · Camped on May 4, 2021 at Campsite #18
Such a nice campground. Was completely full but had plenty of room so it did not feel congested. Bathrooms were incredibly clean and the walk to Sand Dollar Beach is super easy. Zero cell signal at the campsite, I was able to get a single bar of signal on the southern beach cliff, if that’s important to you. All In all, I would highly recommend.
@PatP4583844 · Camped on May 4, 2021 at Campsite #18
Such a nice campground. Was completely full but had plenty of room so it did not feel congested. Bathrooms were incredibly clean and the walk to Sand Dollar Beach is super easy. Zero cell signal at the campsite, I was able to get a single bar of signal on the southern beach cliff, if thats important to you. All In all, I would highly recommend.
@julianoj8056D0 · Camped on Apr 9, 2021 at Campsite #18
Very clean, New management is way nicer than previous one. Excellent.
@julianoj953 · Camped on Apr 9, 2021 at Campsite #18
Very clean, New management is way nicer than previous one. Excellent.
@ErickT310 · Camped on Mar 31, 2021 at Campsite #18
This is such a clean and relaxing campground. We want to personally thank Adeline and Gaby for being such good camp hosts. They are so welcoming and they do their job really well. The landscaping is beautiful 10/10 to them. The beach is just a quick 5 minute hike out but you don’t even have to go because there are spots where you get amazing views. At night there are so many stars you can see because it feels very remote. The only thing I recommend is that you constantly keep up with your reservation because the website changes a lot. At first you will get a message that the campground is First come first serve but not necessarily. I made reservations 6 months in advance and it would not let me reserve my site for another day because it had the FF sign. So I thought well I’m already there so I’ll be the first. Turns out throughout the year that changes and eventually you can reserve those so called FF spots. Help that helps.
@ErickT1A439248 · Camped on Mar 31, 2021 at Campsite #18
This is such a clean and relaxing campground. We want to personally thank Adeline and Gaby for being such good camp hosts. They are so welcoming and they do their job really well. The landscaping is beautiful 10/10 to them. The beach is just a quick 5 minute hike out but you dont even have to go because there are spots where you get amazing views. At night there are so many stars you can see because it feels very remote. The only thing I recommend is that you constantly keep up with your reservation because the website changes a lot. At first you will get a message that the campground is First come first serve but not necessarily. I made reservations 6 months in advance and it would not let me reserve my site for another day because it had the FF sign. So I thought well Im already there so Ill be the first. Turns out throughout the year that changes and eventually you can reserve those so called FF spots. Help that helps.
@ShaunM6418698 · Camped on Jun 21, 2020 at Campsite #18
We had an excellent time during our recent trip to Plaskett Creek campground. I cannot say enough great things about this year's camp hosts. As soon as we arrived, they greeted us with smiles and friendliness, answering all our questions. My family and I felt welcome and it felt like they cared that we had a good experience. The campground was well groomed and bathrooms were very clean. Thank you camp host team!
@LarisaH9B1EADD · Camped on Oct 6, 2019 at Campsite #18
A beautiful campsite across the road from the spectacular sand dollar beach. We had a great few days stopping there on our road trip along highway 1. The facilities are very basic but this wasnt a problem & it was great to be able to have a campfire. The pitches were good sized & the warden was friendly & helpful.
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