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Plaskett Creek Campground
Campsites nestled among large Monterey Pines. Walking distance to San Dollar Beach and the Willet hiking trail. There are 44 campsites. (2 campsites) are on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Large amounts of Poison Oak may be found on area trails. Please be careful.
In campgrounds and picnic areas, dogs mst be kept on a leash. Dogs must wear a collar with current tags at all times, as state and county laws apply on National Forest System lands.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | By reservation. $45/night/www.recreation.gov |
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| Operational Hours: | Campground 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 at least 3 days in advance. This is a popular campground and making reservations several months in advance is recommened. |
| Area Amenities: | Tent camping, Camping trailer, Picnic tables, Toilets, Drinking water, Parking |
| Fees: | $45.00 per night. Sites accommodate 6-8 people and 2 vehicles allowed per site (one vehicle is included in the price of the campsite). Each additional vehicle is $10.00 per night. Bike or walk-in camping fee is $5.00 per person. Interagency Senior and Access Pass entitle pass holder to 50% off camping fees only. Not valid for day use within campground or extra vehicles. |
| Usage: | Heavy |
| Best Season: | fall, winter, spring |
| 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: | Water Spigots in campground. Camphost does not sell drinking water. Bring your own drinking water |
| Restroom: | Flush toilets, sinks |
| Passes: | Interagency Senior and Access Pass entitle pass holder to 50% off camping fees only. Not valid for day use within campground or extra vehicles. |
| Operated By: | Managed by Parks Management Company for the Forest Service |
| Information Center: | Monterey Ranger District Office (831) 385-5434 ext 0 |
General Information
Directions:Take Highway 1, 35 miles North of San Simeon State Park. Campground is just off Highway 1 on the inland side of the highway and 60 miles south of Carmel.
Activities
Campground Camping
Hiking, fishing, scenic viewing, and beach access.
| No. of Sites | 44 |
| Reservation Info | Reservations: 86% of campsites are now on the reservation system (38 sites) www.recreation.gov or you can call 1-877-444-6777. |
| Fire Information | Campground host sells firewood. For current fire restrictions, contact the Monterey Ranger District Office at (831) 385-5434 or www.fs.usda.gov/lpnf |
Picnicking
Amenities
| Camping trailer: | Yes |
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| Picnic tables: | Yes |
| Tent camping: | Yes |
| Parking: | Yes |
| Toilets: | Flush toilets, sinks in bathrooms |
| Drinking water: | Spigots in campground |
Location
