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Creek Tent Campground — Hearst San Simeon State Park

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<p>California State Parks wants to thank our park visitors for helping us keep our parks and environment clean. In 2018, State Parks installed new RV dump station collection systems at ten state park units as part of a pilot program to help us protect the environment and are added amenities for our visitors.&nbsp;</p> <p>Following the success of the initial pilot program in 2018, an additional eleven park units have been added to the program.&nbsp; The service is available for campers, day-use or transient visitors for $10-$20 per use, depending on the location. Please note that visitors with current reservations arriving on or after April 13, 2021, who are interested in using the RV dump stations may be required to pay the use fee. The price per campsite for these state parks does not include the use of a dump station.&nbsp; View the following link: &nbsp;<a href="https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=1029">Camping Information</a></p>

<p><strong><u>San Simeon Creek Campground</u></strong>:</p> <p>The San Simeon Creek Campground offers&nbsp;134 campsites for tent camping or recreational vehicles. The maximum length for an RV is 35 feet. Each campsite has a fire ring and picnic table. There are currently flush toilets and shower facilities in place. Chemical toilets are available. A dump station and pay phone are available. Firewood is for sale from the campground host. Recreational activities include camping, picnicking, hiking, fishing, surfing, beachcombing, bird watching and whale watching. The Junior Ranger Program is a regularly scheduled interpretive program for children. Interpretive walks of the San Simeon Trail may also be available.</p> <p><strong><u>Washburn Campground</u></strong>:</p> <p>This primitive campground is approximately 1 mile inland from the beach on a plateau overlooking the Santa Lucia mountains as well as the Pacific Ocean. Washburn campground can be accessed from the San Simeon Creek Campground entrance station. Facilities here include a fire ring&nbsp;and picnic table at each campsite. In addition, shower facilities are available to registered campers.&nbsp;This campground has an additional&nbsp;68 sites.</p>

<p>Camping Alert:&nbsp; Note that RV electrical hookups are <u>not</u> available at Hearst San Simeon SP. Check Morro Bay or Morro Strand campgrounds for electrical hookups.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>RV Rentals on the Central Coast</strong> is currently the only approved RV and trailer delivery and pick-up service permitted within the campground. For more information on rental deliveries, please visit: <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Frvrentalscc.com%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7CSusan.Smith%40parks.ca.gov%7Ce9ee3d6f214448af917b08db39e0bc8c%7C06fd3d24656448018226b407c4d26b68%7C0%7C0%7C638167409646611772%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=xHlkcj3X6aM0XGhbPK8wa%2BzLMB%2Brpj%2B3ylmw0OZbD1E%3D&amp;reserved=0">RV Rentals on the Central Coast</a></p>

<p class="xmsonormal">Alerts: <strong>Campsite reservations are subject to change or cancellation due to inclement weather because some sites are subject to seasonal flooding and may be closed.</strong> WASHBURN loop has no access to flush restrooms or showers. This campground has a 10-day consecutive stay limit with a 30-day calendar year maximum. A MAXIMUM of eight people are allowed in any site at San Simeon SP. Although the kiosk closes at night, there is a gate that does not close and is open for late campers. The kiosk has a board posted for campers arriving late.</p>

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Creek Tent Campground — Hearst San Simeon State Park is located in California

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Vangordon At San Simeon Creek
Cambria, CA 93428

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35.599058 N
121.122464 W

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Reviewed Apr. 15, 2022

Nice but windy in the high campsites

Was a nice stay. Clean bathrooms. Campsites on top of the hill are very windy in the evening. The lower sites are more protected.

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Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Creek Tent Campground — Hearst San Simeon State Park by Michael , April 15, 2022
  • Review photo of Creek Tent Campground — Hearst San Simeon State Park by Michael , April 15, 2022
  • Review photo of Creek Tent Campground — Hearst San Simeon State Park by Michael , April 15, 2022
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Reviewed Jun. 11, 2021

Nothing fancy, just right

Quick overnight stop on our way south. Disappointed to see that dogs aren’t allowed in the beach. This coastline is an environment sanctuary. Giving this four stars because spot was really nose down even with blocks on the front tires. Camp ranger was nice. Strict with the dog rules but nice…

Site16
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Creek Tent Campground — Hearst San Simeon State Park by L & K S., June 11, 2021
  • Review photo of Creek Tent Campground — Hearst San Simeon State Park by L & K S., June 11, 2021
  • Review photo of Creek Tent Campground — Hearst San Simeon State Park by L & K S., June 11, 2021
Reviewed Mar. 15, 2021

Nice campground but Washburn is better!

San Simeon Creek Campground is one of two campgrounds at Hearst San Simeon State Park, the other being the primitive Washburn Campground. The only difference between the two besides the $15 / night price difference is that San Simeon Creek has flush toilets and showers available, and Washburn has pit toilets.  Neither have hookups and both have access to the dump and water fill which is located between the two campgrounds near the host.

We stayed in site #9 for one night, which I would recommend you avoid. This spot is used as a cut through to the bathroom, not only by campground guests but by people parked on the road behind the campground who hop the fence to come into the campground and use the restroom.  We had people traipsing through all day and all night.

Showers are clean and reasonably priced, at $1 for 12 min. Pressure was decent and temperature was good (warm enough).  

Campground was busy with families and kids and large groups.  It was very active, but we stayed there on a Saturday night so that might be why.

Staff was really friendly.  When we arrived there was a sign indicating both campgrounds were full but we asked if there were any cancellations or anything available and they said one spot had just opened up which they allowed us to pay for and take without making the reservation online.

The campground is close to the cute town of Cambria, as well as some restaurants in San Simeon.

Firewood is sold by the host only during certain hours, currently 330-630pm only.

There was good ATT and ok TMobile service, but Verizon was very weak/unusable.

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Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Creek Tent Campground — Hearst San Simeon State Park by Laura M., March 15, 2021
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the max vehicle length at Creek Tent Campground — Hearst San Simeon State Park?

Creek Tent Campground — Hearst San Simeon State Park allows vehicles up to 35 feet.

Are fires allowed at Creek Tent Campground — Hearst San Simeon State Park?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Creek Tent Campground — Hearst San Simeon State Park, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Creek Tent Campground — Hearst San Simeon State Park have wifi?

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