GS3
Los Padres National Forest › Monterey Ranger District › California
› San Luis Obispo County
› Templeton
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› Campsite #GS3
Campsite #GS3 at Plaskett Creek Campground, CA
$200
Group Site #GS3
| 40 people | |
| 20 ft | Back-In |
| 9 | no signal |
8/28
9/1
Campsite #GS3 Features: Back-In parking, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (4)
4.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 50% |
| 4 star | | 25% |
| 3 star | | 0% |
| 2 star | | 25% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@LeonardoHD9E2A · Camped on Jul 30, 2025 at Campsite #GS3
I really enjoyed staying at Group Campground 3! The site is well-maintained, and I appreciated how park staff come by daily to empty trash cans and the recycling bin. When camping in a group, you create a lot of trash, so having those bins regularly cleared makes a big difference.The main reason I rated it four stars instead of five is because of the water faucet at our campsite. Most of the other faucets in the area have newer, easy-turn handles with strong water pressure. Ours had the old, stiff twist knobs that were slow and tough on the fingers, which made filling jugs or washing dishes frustrating. I often walked over to the faucet near the restroom just to get water faster.In terms of scenery, I would personally rank the group campgrounds like this:Group Campground 1 Best scenery and most privacyGroup Campground 2 Beautiful and a close secondGroup Campground 3 Still nice, but the least scenic of the threePrivacy-wise, Group Campground 1 feels the most secluded. Campgrounds 2 and 3 are closer to each other and share the same type of restroom.Speaking of restrooms, these are vault toilets (non-flush, waste goes into a holding tank). Theyre what youd expect for campingno flushing and not the most pleasant smell, though not unbearable. Id rate the smell around 45 out of 10 depending on the wind. Bringing a small air freshener can help. If flush toilets are important, some of the non-group campsites might have them.One thing we enjoyed was seeing squirrels and a few raccoons. It was fun for the kids, but make sure not to leave food out overnight. Either store it in your car or throw away anything youre done with, because wildlife will come by to check for snacks.Overall, even with the minor faucet and restroom drawbacks, I would still recommend Group Campground 3 for a fun group camping experience. The cleanliness, upkeep, and little wildlife sightings made it a great stay!
@JuneE6ACB113FB · Camped on Jun 13, 2025 at Campsite #GS3
The camp host was so great! They were so friendly and helpful, highly recommend using them again for your park. And of course, Plaskett is such a beautiful campground.
@connies218 · Camped on Jul 19, 2021 at Campsite #GS3
The group site has no place for trailers and is on a hill. No level ground. The small group area grasses were weeds knocked down and surrounded by poison oak.
@TisaP568 · Camped on Jun 7, 2021 at Campsite #GS3
Beautiful location. Easy walk to Sand Dollar Beach. No cell service at site but if you walk toward the ocean, you will find spots where you can get a signal. Group site seems small for 40 people (we had 21 and that seemed just right). Group site has large BBQ pit which was handy. Group site toilets are NOT flush. Watch out for ticks.
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