Established Camping
Kirk Creek Campground
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Road construction near our facility may cause slowdowns or traffic delays. Please consider these conditions when planning your travel.
Road construction near our facility may cause slowdowns or traffic delays. Please consider these conditions when planning your travel.
About
USDA Forest Service
Los Padres National Forest
Overview
Kirk Creek Campground is an oceanside paradise, with each site overlooking the Pacific Ocean. It offers a variety of opportunities for relaxation and recreation. The campground is located on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, and is close to a variety of scenic trails that lead visitors into the Los Padres National Forest.
Recreation
There is short walk to a rocky beach from the campground. A five mile ride will take you to Sand Dollar Beach, the largest sandy beach in Big Sur. It's a very popular spot for surfing, fishing, swimming, exploring, sunbathing and more. Fishing permits are required for anyone over age 16. Anglers can expect a catch of yellow perch and other coastal surf fish. The beach is dog-friendly, as long as dogs are leashed and waste is picked up. A variety of trails exist along the beach, which lead to the bluffs that overlook the beach and coves in the area. Additional hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding trails can be accessed within a short drive of the campground, and offer scenic views of waterfalls, redwood groves and mountain meadows and streams. Directly across the highway from the campground is the Vicente Flats Trailhead, which leads into the Ventana Wilderness.
Facilities
The campground offers single-family sites for tent and RV camping. Utility hookups are not available and parking surfaces within the campground are gravel and grass. Each site is equipped with a table and campfire ring with grill. Vault toilets are provided throughout the campground.
Natural Features
The campground is located on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, at an elevation of about 100 feet. It offers fantastic views of the Big Sur coastline. Campsites are spacious, open and grassy. Each site has a view of the ocean, where sunrises and sunsets are outstanding. Wildlife in the area includes fox, bobcat, deer and raccoon. Mountain lions and bears are occasionally seen, although they have never entered the campground. From November to February each year, whales migrate along the coast and can frequently be viewed from the campground.
Nearby Attractions
The Nacimiento Road, which offers a scenic drive on a paved road to an ocean overlook and picnic area, can be accessed across the road from the campground. The road climbs to the peak, 2,500 feet above sea level. Sand Dollar Beach is located 5 miles South of Kirk Creek. Sand Dollar Beach is the largest Sandy Beach in the Big Sur Area.
Fee Info
6 PEOPLE 1 VEHICLE
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Firewood Available
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
Divine views & experience
Did not know you could see such beauty in a campsite. Absolutely heavenly views, staff was great, A+ experience
Amazing few
amazing place to stay! great few, access to the beach through a small path and friendly staff. 1 star less for crazy amount of racoons, who will steal your food as soon as the sun sets
Favorite of all time
Small campground, every spot is amazing. No cell service or showers. Pit toilets, clean campground. “Hiking” tent spots are a super close walk, not a hike but you cannot have a vehicle at all. 009 is the best view and a big plot. I personalized liked where I was better because I could just see everything :) you really can’t get a bad spot, obviously the closer to the beach side the better. Bring your own water and food etc, there are a few spots close but you’re not going to want to leave. Host and staff have been friendly every time I’ve gone here
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Location
Kirk Creek Campground is located in California
Directions
Hwy 1 is TEMPORARILY CLOSED from the Monterey area__ From San Luis Obispo, take Highway 1 north for approximately 60 miles to the campground.
Coordinates
35.9916667 N
121.4941667 W