Campground

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.

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.

Recreation Sites

  • Standard Nonelectric
  • Overnight

Activities

  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Water Sports
  • Hunting
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Camping
  • Boating
  • Biking

Amenities

  • Accessible Campsites
  • Accessible Grills
  • Accessible Pit Toilets
  • Accessible Scenic Overlook

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.

Getting Here

Latitude
35° 59' 30.0001" N
Longitude
121° 29' 39.0001" W

Hwy 1 is TEMPORARILY CLOSED from the Monterey area 

From San Luis Obispo, take Highway 1 north for approximately 60 miles to the campground.

Need to Know

  • In order to contact our offices, please use the email: customerservice@pmcparks.com or view: www.CampOne.Com | @camponenation | @kirkcreekcampground for answers to frequently asked questions.

  • Poison oak is abundant in the area.

  • No water is available at the campground.

  • No Cell Service available in area
  • No Public Showers available in area

  • Reservations can be made three days in advance. All single campsite reservations are good for 6 people and 1 vehicle.

  • Maximum number of people per single site is 8 ($10.00 additional charge per person per night after 6 people). Maximum number of vehicles per single site is 2 ($10.00 additional charge for 2nd vehicle per night). Extra vehicle and person fees will be charged at the facility. Limit of 2 vehicles per site; additional vehicles are not permitted.

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    • Contact Information

    For campground inquiries, please call: 805-434-1996 OR EMAIL CUSTOMERSERVICE@PMCPARKS.COM

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