Los Padres National Forest
 

Kirk Creek Campground
Area Status: Open
This area is Open
 

[image] Kirk Creek Campground

Located on open bluff, 100 feet above sea level. Spectacular views! Recreational Vehicles no longer than 30 feet. There are 40 campsites. (2) campsites are on a first-come, first-serve basis. 

Reservations are available through www.recreation.gov or you can call 1-877-444-6777. 

Camp hosts occasionally has drinking water available and firewood. It is best to bring all of your own water.

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At a Glance

Current Conditions: By reservation through www.recreation.gov or first-come, first-served
Operational Hours: Check-in time: 3:00pm, Check-out time: 12:00 noon. Quiet Hours: 10:00pm – 6:00am
Reservations: Reservations: www.recreation.gov  or call 1-877-444-6777. Reservations need to be made 3 or more days in advance. This is a very popular campground and making reservations well in advance is recommended. 
Area Amenities: Tent camping,Camping trailer,Picnic tables,Toilets,Parking
Fees $35.00 per night, per site. Sites accommodate 6-8 people and 2 vehicles allowed per site. Interagency Senior Pass or Access Pass entitles pass holder to 50% discount on camping fee only. Not valid for extra vehicles or day use within campground. Extra vehicle charge of $10.00 per night based on facility rules and regulations and availability Bicycle or walk-in tent camping is $5 per night. Firewood and water can be purchased from camphost available.
Usage: Heavy
Best Season: fall, winter, spring, summer
Busiest Season: summer
Restrictions: 14 day maximum stay.
Closest Towns: Nearest store in Lucia. Nearest dump station 40 miles south to San Simeon State Park.
Water: No Water
Restroom: Vault
Passes: 50% off camping price when the Interagency Senior or Access pass is presented to the camphost at the campground or used when making a reservation.
Operated By: Managed by Parks Management Company for the Forest Service
Information Center: Monterey Ranger District Office 831-242-0619​

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Directions:

Take Highway 1, 80 miles North of San Luis Obispo or 35 miles south of the community of Big Sur.


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Amenities

Picnic tables yes
Toilets Vault
Parking $10/night for extra vehicles
Tent camping yes
Camping trailer yes

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