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LOS PADRES NATIONAL FOREST :
Encompassing
nearly two million acres, stretching across almost 220 miles from the
Big Sur Coast in Monterey County, to the western edge of the Los Angeles
County, there are an array of camps and campgrounds to choose from. |
Kirk Creek Campgrounds :
- Location: Big Sur Coast
- Description: Open bluff, 100 feet above sea level
- Campsites available: 33 units
- Activities: Hiking, fishing, full beach access
- Fees: $18 per night, per site- 6 to 8 people per site. Bicycle or walk-in/tent camping $5
- Season: Open year round
- pecifications: First come, first serve, flush toilets, trailhead parking,
water, table fire rings and grills, RV’s no longer than 30 feet.
Mill Creek Day Camp:
- Location: Big Sur Coast
- Description: Scenic views, picnic area is on raised ground with full
beach access
- Campsites: Day use only. 4 sites available
- Activities: Fishing, hiking, scenic views
- Fees: No fee
- Season: Open year round
- Specifications: Open from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., vault toilets, picnic
tables and barbecue grills
Plaskett Creek Campgrounds:
- Location: Big Sur Coast
- Description: Campsites in wooded Monterey Pines
- Campsites available: 45 units, overnight
- Activities: Hiking, fishing, scenic views, full beach access
- Fees: $18 per family campsite, per night. Group sites available; $60,
bicycle or walk-in camping $5
- Season: Open year round
- Specifications: Check-in, daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Reservations
recommended, call: 1-877-444-6777 or www.ReserveUSA.com
- Flush toilets, water, picnic tables, fire rings, grills and garbage
bins
(Note: There is a large amount of poison oak on the hiking trails)
Sand Dollar Day Camp:
- Location: Big Sur Coast
- Description: Incredibly scenic beach with a large spread of sand.
- Campsites available: 14 sites for day use only. No overnight camping
- Activities: Hiking, fishing, swimming, surfing, scenic views, photography
- Fees: $5 per day, annual passes, $15, bus tour pass, $30 per day, per
bus for all sites
- Season: Open year round
- Specifications: Daily check in from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., first come, first
serve, only 8 picnic tables and 5 barbecues. No lifeguard on duty.
Willow Creek Day Camp:
- Location: Big Sur Creek
- Description: Directly off Highway 1, incredible scenic views, rocky
shores, crashing waves
- Available sites: 2-Day use only
- Activities: Hiking trails, picnicking, camping, RV’s no longer
than 20 ft
- Fees: No fee
- Season: Open year round
- Specifications: Camp open from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily, first
come first serve, vault toilets
OTHER ATTRACTIONS:
- An easy 45 minute to an hour drive
into Carmel by the Sea
- Zmudowski State Beach
- Post Ranch Inn Day Spa/Resort
- Ventana Inn, Spa and Campgrounds
- Nepenthe Restaurant
- Andrew Molera State Park
- Bixby Bridge
By : Carla Iacovetti
© 2006Carla Iacovetti |
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