Los Padres/Kirk Creek

Chao Ma

First come first serve be aware! Long detail story. We got here Friday 11:35 for getting the first come first serve. Host Deborah or D something lady was very unpleasant and unaccommodating regarding where to line up for FF. We see the sign no check in until 2pm but without instructions on how to format a line its very confusing? We tried to format a line in front of closed camping gate but she told us needs to move out her sight, so 4 groups of people were forced to stand right next to street and getting chances of hitting by car. 1:50pm she opened the gate, We were told to drove our car in for her to inspect ( very confusing instructions ) then she charged us 2 tent for one camping site for $70 total of one night. (She told us we could do $35 on card $35 cash was also confusing) The whole process of getting the site was very unpleasant and confusing, we have no problem of waiting or paying, the camp needs to have order of dealing this so no one in the future would hit by car or waiting for nothing. Not sure it's because we are Asian look that got us the different treatment but our navy veteran was very upset, she told us this is the first time she seeing camp doing that. Beautiful sightseeing, no water for us to use. Could been a lot trip. Wish to see the management improving on this matter. Best regards, Chao

conan teng

Camping on a cliff. The most beautiful sunset I’ve seen in California. More amazing than Crystal Cove SB. Also has a beautiful trail full of flowers down to a private beach. Lots of fat raccoons at night looking for food. No shade. So day time is super hot. Recommend go out to see other beaches while day time and return late afternoon. Coupe night stay is more than enough to enjoy the magical ocean sunset.

Wayse Akbar

This place is under new management. The staff here is super friendly and helpful. I stayed one night and enjoyed the place. Beautiful and short hike to the beach. There's firewood for sale for $15. I believe they take cash only though. There is also a market a few miles up. There's pits on the ground and off the ground. Tables are setup very nice. Odd numbered spots in the bigger loop have the best views in my opinion. :)

Laura “BehaviorMomma” Matlock

We spent 2 nights in site #024...the last immediately next to the hiker-biker camp section. The park was easy to find (JUST MAKE SURE YOU DOWNLOAD THE MAP BEFORE YOU LEAVE SANTA CRUZ AREA (if heading south) BECAUSE THERE'S ZERO RECEPTION!). Pavement all the way around the park. Good signage, so was easy to find our location... Efficient check in and out, and camp host VERY friendly and helpful...told my kids tips on how to find salamanders. NO WATER in the premise so plan accordingly. Share with the bikers coming in that have no idea ahead of time! The campground is very scenic ... views everywhere! Also a hike (mostly incline) immediately across Hwy 1 from campground entrance -- 5 miles up to get to a peak. Great listening to the sound of the waves! Important to note that to get to the beach, you have to go between campsites #9 & #11. ✔️ for ticks!!! 😳 Other wildlife is just fun to watch...rabbits were just skiddish enough to still see them. Mice running around at night so keep food closed up.

Wyatt Hollis

We stayed at Kirk Creek for 1 week. We were blown away by the kindness and hospitality of the campground hosts. It seemed like they were working all the time! The campground was pristine! Each site was well maintained, groomed and trash free. The bathrooms were the CLEANEST bathrooms we've ever experienced at a campground before... even smelled kinda nice! We were so happy to be able to stay here and will definitely becoming back! Cheers to the campground hosts! They deserve two high-fives and at least a nice lunch from management!