Kirk Creek Campground - Big Sur (Los Padres), California

Address:Pacific Coast Highway
Lucia, California
Tel: (805) 434-1996

Kirk Creek Campground is one of the most scenic places one can spend the night in all of California. The Million Dollar view of this campground, located in Los Padres National Forest, on a high bluff 100 feet above the Pacific Ocean in central California, is breathtaking and should not be missed!

Kirk Creek Campground is a relatively small campground with only 33 sites. Since no shade is available, and since beach access in the area is limited (the only way to reach the beach from the campground is via a steep unmaintained trail), this campground is less popular compared to other campgrounds in this region, an advantage for those seeking solitude. Although Kirk Creek Campground is perhaps not the best location for a family vacation (due to the lack of shade and the rather difficult beach access), it is no doubt the best place in the state to see the sun set into the Pacific Ocean and perhaps even spot a gray whale passing by.

Kirk Creek Campground is open year round. This campground is not suitable for motorhomes exceeding 30 feet. Reservations are accepted; be sure to arrive early during summer holidays and weekends to ensure an available site if you do not have a reservation. Facilities in the campground include flush toilets, drinking water, picnic tables, and fire grills. The campground is located adjacent to Highway 1, four miles south of Lucia, 30 miles south of Big Sur, and 35 miles north of San Simeon on the western side of the road. Directly across the highway from the campground is the Vicente Flats trailhead (10 miles out and back) leading to the Ventana Wilderness. Within a short drive there are many more trails that lead to waterfalls and groves of Redwood Trees. Poison Oak is abundant in the area so cover up well and know what to look out for.