Kirk Creek Campground, Big Sur, CA

Kirk Creek Campground is located in the Monterey Ranger District, Los Padres National Forest (3 hrs 21 min southeast of Seaside, CA) with an elevation of 508 feet. There are a total of 32 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 26 and 56 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. There is a fee of $45.00 per night. Some amenities include swimming, restroom. Activities include fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.

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4.5 out of 5

5 star		70%
4 star		15%
3 star		7%
2 star		4%
1 star		3%

@TaniloP6A355B7 · Camped on Nov 8, 2024 at Campsite #8

Awesome site! Host was friendly and helpful.

@TravisS7511916 · Camped on Nov 3, 2024 at Campsite #4

Stunning views, very nice small Campground, well worth the drive, recommend bringing your own firewood it's a bit expensive on site.

@KearaM18264E08 · Camped on Nov 1, 2024 at Campsite #16

Beautiful campground with stunning ocean views. Each campsite seems to have great views, you cant go wrong with selection. There is a short scenic hike down to the beach that you can access right from the campsite. Easily accessible off the PCH and you feel safe knowing other campsites are occupied around you while still maintaining a sense of privacy. Would 10/10 recommend this was our best camping experience yet. Only negative was that there was no running water (adds to the whole true camping experience) and that the bathrooms were pretty disgusting (but I was told by staff that it was due to the recent closure of part of the PCH so it is what it is).

@SeanL3554E14C8 · Camped on Oct 30, 2024 at Campsite #32

Unbelievable site! Some cute little raccoons visited at night, would just always throw your trash out before you head to bed.

@BettyJE04B1303 · Camped on Oct 29, 2024 at Campsite #6

I cant rate our experience at Kirk Creek. Because of a medical emergency we had to leave after two hours of arrival. We notified the camp hosts and they said to go on line and cancel our three nights of reservations You gave us a refund for the first night, but not for the remaining two additional nights. I assume this was an oversight and our refund will be coming for the additional two nights. We would like to return to Kirk Creek in the future as it appears to be a very nice park. Betty Johnson

@scotts8955128 · Camped on Oct 27, 2024 at Campsite #31

Always love it here. Gorgeous views, hear the waves, everything else quiet. Bring extra leveling blocks if you're in an RV - sites are not flat!

@RosarioUEFB841 · Camped on Oct 24, 2024 at Campsite #32

Dont underestimate the weather!

@AndresM677E757 · Camped on Oct 11, 2024 at Campsite #16

Amazing views

@ChrystiC61C7AD · Camped on Oct 9, 2024 at Campsite #11

Ocean views from just about everywhere! Obviously perimeter sites are better, but the setting is ideal no matter what. Bring plenty of water, and then some extra. Beautiful weather in early to mid October and so many whales every single day. I coul hear them blow from my tent!!!

@WilliamWB8E751 · Camped on Oct 8, 2024 at Campsite #18

Beautiful pristine and clean location overlooking the ocean. Main issue were the lack of flush-type toilets and showers.

@JacobM7775883 · Camped on Oct 3, 2024 at Campsite #11

Amazing campground location, we are already planning our next trip! Highly recommend!!

@AaronV29E9821F · Camped on Sep 29, 2024 at Campsite #22

Amazing view! Last spot on the ocean bluff side so it was nice and private. We only experienced one raccoon visitor that one night we stayed. Spot 22 is the best spot, rooftop tent or ground tent, youll have an beautiful of the ocean.

@KellyC6920636 · Camped on Sep 29, 2024 at Campsite #13

Meh... nice location, but host runs a huge generator (boo!), smells like sewage, drones flying overhead- not as epic as I thought it would be and I was happy to move on. The Vicente Flat trail across the road was, however, awesome!

@LynnS1903043 · Camped on Sep 25, 2024 at Campsite #18

I would have rated it with five stars, but there was a family that allowed their black German Shepherd to run off leash. The dog charged my dog who was on leash, and my husband stepped in front of the black dog to avoid contact. The neighboring campers were complaining that the dog was allowed to poop within their site. Apparently this had been going on all day and we saw one person confront the owner. It would have been helpful if there as a campground host who could put that situation in check.

@BryanF5529453 · Camped on Sep 24, 2024 at Campsite #8

The Kirk Creek Campground held spectacular view and spacious campsites. The bathrooms were clean and camp hosts were friendly and responsive. and the trail down to the beach is great! However, the reason for less stars has to do with the closure of Highway 1 and the difficulty to get to this location right now. It should be looked at as a destination site and not one to do while traveling up the coast on Highway 1 (which is what I was doing). There is also a lot of construction so add a half hour to hour to any time predictions google or Apple Maps give you

@BrittanyJ2E1FB · Camped on Aug 19, 2024 at Campsite #19

I'm slightly baffled why these spots are booked up months and months in advance. There was nothing particularly special about it, and more concerning, the trail down to the beach was completely grown over with poison oak and ticks. We turned around halfway down and never made it to the shore. Sadly, no hiking was possible with the undermaintained trails.Raccoons could be heard through the entire night, they knocked the metal trashcan over, which was pretty jarring. All in all, not quite a peaceful getaway and the view of the ocean wasn't exactly open (Again, a small trail with poison oak surrounding it was the only option).

@ToddS5367268 · Camped on Aug 18, 2024 at Campsite #8

Campsite and hosts were amazing.

@SteveAF2645BAD · Camped on Aug 11, 2024 at Campsite #22

The site has a major raccoon problem. The reason for that is their trash routine stinks. I dont understand why they cant afford trash bins with locking tops, the campsite is not a cheap place to stay. Also, why no water?The hiking trails near Kirk Creek are exposed, no shade and tons of poison oak everywhere.Big Sur is overrated and overcrowded .Pretty much done with that place! -back to the Sierras.The beaches were very nice though!

@SandeeS237AD34 · Camped on Aug 4, 2024 at Campsite #32

Was a wonderful trip. Our site was big and beautiful. Although the terrain was for unstable for me with a bad knee...super hard to navigate.

@NathanH4381284 · Camped on Jul 30, 2024 at Campsite #18

It says that there is beach access, but the US Forrest Service has not maintained the trail. It is overgrown with poison oak to the point that it is impossible to get down to the beach. Other issues were the steepness of the campsite. It made it impossible to level even with three sets of leveling blocks, poison oak all around our campsite (we have 3 young kids with no concept and it was hard when a ball or toy ended up in the bushes), and the fact that they put the table and fireplace on the opposite side of where it should be for a camper in relationship to the parking.The camp hosts were very friendly, and helpful though. They are the reason I gave it two stars instead of one.

@NathanH4381284 · Camped on Jul 30, 2024 at Campsite #18

@EvertA519E3B41 · Camped on Jul 24, 2024 at Campsite #12

Great campground. Camp sites like the one I got gives you beautiful views of the ocean as well as sunsets. I have been going to Kirk Creek for over 10 years now and never get tired of all the features and activities all within reach. Hiking trails, beaches, various creeks, etc.Carmel and Monterrey Bay are also very close so its nice to travel along the coast for its great panoramas and scenery.

@TimK7749908 · Camped on Jul 19, 2024 at Campsite #22

Amazing place to camp. The sunset views are incredible. The beach access is a little overrun but navigable. One of the best places Ive pitched my tent.

@HarrisonLDABBD · Camped on Jul 17, 2024 at Campsite #19

Hard to beat in terms of beauty and serenity. Poison oak is present, but with reasonable caution, not a problem. Short, easy hike to a beautiful rocky beach from the campsite itself. Hosts were very helpful.

@NicoleT6425693 · Camped on Jul 12, 2024 at Campsite #30

Site 30, like most other sites, had a great view of the ocean. Unfortunately, the first photo here is a bit deceiving. I assumed that the tent in the photo belonged to site 30, but it's actually the neighboring site's (31). The second photo is more accurate of the space 30 has. There are also no clear markers to divide both sites in the middle so hopefully, you and your neighbors respect each other's space. There wasn't much flat ground to set up our tent in a way that didn't have us sleeping on sloped ground. I'd recommend a 2-4 person tent size (or even two 2 person tents for more flexibility). Short walking distance to the bathrooms and not so close that you'll smell them from the site either! Raccoons truly are active here and seem to target new visitors. We arrived in the evening and had one car door open to carry things out. After hearing a loud plastic crinkling sound, I turn my flashlight towards the car and see a raccoon jumping out with our chip bag! I chased him a bit and he eventually relented, threw the bag down, and scurried off. It felt as if he couldn't believe I'd have the audacity to go after him. They also got into our neighbor's trash bags when they were setting up camp.

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