Kirk Creek Campground

We loved our time at Kirk Creek, and thanks to Campnab we were able to book Halloween weekend. We had site 7, one of the premium sites on the grassy bluff overlooking the ocean. It was peaceful and the weather was perfect. The only reason it gets 4 stars is because we’ve never seen a camp so overrun by raccoons. They were very humanized and came right up to my tailgate when I was cooking. They weren’t afraid of the dogs either.

We had the most incredible experience staying at this campground. The views from every site are second to none. The campground is relatively small, which keeps it quiet and very peaceful. An absolutely epic road (Naciamento-Fergusson Rd) directly above the campground serves as a hefty climb for road bike enthusiasts. There is no water at the campground, so be sure to bring your own. No wifi or cell service nearly anywhere in Big Sur or along that stretch of HWY 1, so plan ahead. Diesel can also be scarce, so fill up before you get there.

This hidden gem of a small central California coast campground was absolutely the most picturesque I’ve ever seen, with pretty much every campsite having stellar rugged Pacific coastline views. Our campsite #22 was particularly beautiful because of it’s direct overlook of the beach below and a huge tree providing shade and privacy. Great for tent or small trailer camping, as well as for day sojourns to Big Sur and Carmel - my wife and I cherished the ocean sunsets and stunning scenery.