SAN SIMEON, CA

Plaskett Creek CG (NF). 42 BD sites. Potable W. Flush toilets. $25, S/A Pass 1/2. 14-day limit. Reservations required, 8 or more days ahead, recreation.gov. SR-1, halfway between San Simeon & Big Sur, 35 mi N of San Simeon SP, E side. W sometimes unavail due to drought. Larger sites than Kirk Creek CG. Bob/Mary Hayward #11239 Jun 94. Last updated & Feb 16.

Kirk Creek CG (NF). 33 BD sites. Potable W. Flush toilets. $25, S/A Pass 1/2. 14-day limit. Reservations required, 8 or more days ahead, recreation.gov. SR-1, ~31 mi N of town, or 35 mi S of Big Sur. N35.98981 W121.49512. FS says 30′ max but at least some would take a longer RV. Lies below the hwy on a steep slope, sites cut into side on open bluff, most have a beautiful ocean view. W sometimes unavail due to drought. “Nicer” than Plaskett Creek CG. Dave & Mary Anne Dykstra #71732 Dec 06. Last updated & Feb 16.