Plaskett Creek Campground

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Los Padres National Forest

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Los Padres National Forest Fees: 6 PEOPLE, 1 VEHICLE 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… Overview Plaskett Creek Campground offers a beautiful location just minutes from Sand Dollar Beach, one of the largest and most popular beaches in central California. The campground gives visitors access to a variety of outdoor activities, including water play and exploration of the surrounding hills and forests. The family-friendly campground offers comfortably equipped sites, allowing anyone to enjoy a relaxing stay in the Los Padres National Forest. Recreation A short walk leads to Sand Dollar Beach, 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… Getting there: Hwy 1 is TEMPORARILY CLOSED from the Monterey area From San Luis Obispo, travel north on Highway 1 for approximately 65 miles to the campground. Rules: 14 day maximum stay. Phone: 805-434-1996 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/231959 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: PMC