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Los Padres/Kirk Creek
Los Padres Kirk Creek Big Sur is a stunningly beautiful campground located in the Big Sur region of California. It is situated on the banks of the Kirk Creek, a tributary of the Big Sur River, and is surrounded by lush redwood forests and stunning coastal views. The campground offers a variety of amenities, including a swimming pool, hot showers, and a camp store. There are also several hiking trails nearby, as well as a beach and a nearby state park. Los Padres Kirk Creek Big Sur is a great place to relax and enjoy the beauty of the Big Sur region.
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- Recreational Facilities
- Policies
- Other Amenities & Services
- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
- Facility
- On-Site Rentals
- Sites
User Reviews
Gemma Boothroyd
Such a gem. Loved our stay here. I’d suggest getting a site that’s on the outside perimeter, and of course with a view if possible! Only comment is that we were close to the bathrooms which, unsurprisingly / expectedly, got a bit smelly at times. Asides from that, the vibe here is wonderful and the people running this place were absolutely terrific. So friendly and helpful. Fires are also permitted here, which meant we could have smores by the sea! Yay!
David Beard
One of my favorite places on Earth. Gateway to Big Sur primeval! Nice grass campsites. Unbelievable views up and down the coast. A nice path leading to the rock promontory festooned beach (but watch out for the ENDLESS poison oak). The only downside? The same one that every park service beach has in California; the park service! Kirk Creek was a first come, first serve camping area that you could almost always find a camp site at. Now, thanks to the park services online reservations, you better be on their website exactly six months before you want to vacation there because every site will be booked almost immediately. Since the fee to lock in the reservations are fairly inexpensive, people book the campsites, and likely about half never show up, forfeiting a small amount of money...and your chances at a guaranteed spot!
Chelsea Cortez
Lovely trip! All of the campsites are beautiful! Our host, Michael and his wife were lovely! Loved their doggies too! They helped us with what to do around the area and when we decided last minute to stay longer they were so accommodating due to cancellations! I got a Jade class and Michael told us there was a beautiful trail on the campground which had amazing views! We got really lucky due to the campground being booked up! The sunset is so beautiful, I’m so glad we were able to experience camping here! There is no cell service, water, flushing toilets and there are raccoons but it’s all worth it!! I loved every second and can’t wait to be back! Again, please note that the campground is really booked up and only has one FCFS site so please plan ahead!
TheWolfman Zack
Fantastic small campground. Great views, Jesse keeps the place clean and bathrooms stocked. I stayed in site #28, it's one of the bigger spots. My 23 foot travel trailer and Tundra fit just right.
Tom Lang
Awesome location on the cliff overlooking the ocean. Great hiking trails up into the Ventana wilderness. Campsites are decent sized. Pit toilets, no water or electricity. Definitely roughing it, but it’s great. I’ve been trying to snag a reservation for years, finally got one. Loved every minute of it. Highway 1 is closed North of the campsite. Since I am coming from the North I took 101 to Nasciamento Ferguson road, which joins 1 very close to the campground. This is a narrow, steep, winding road with awesome views but not for the faint of heart. Great trail down to the beach but watch out for the poison oak. Be sure to fill up with gas before the final stretch. The closest gas station in Gorda is charging close to $9 per gallon.