Kirk Creek Campground
Open — Open year-round. Highway 1 is temporarily closed from the north at Limekiln; access from the south via San Luis Obispo or through Nacimiento/Ferguson Road. Trailers over 24 feet not recommended. Operates as first-come, first-served from late December through early January, with reservations available starting January 4.
Santa Barbara Front Country Fire Use Restrictions
Prohibits building, maintaining, attending, or using a wood or charcoal campfire, or cooking fire, on National Forest System lands within the Fire Use Restriction Area which is the front country of Santa Barbara. Reference the description of the area and the attached map for details.Over the past…
Gifford Fire Closure Order
Gifford Fire Closure Order 05-07-53-25-21 supersedes Order 05-07-53-25-20 executed on August 24, 2025.
Sespe Condor Sanctuary Closure
The Los Padres National Forest will prohibit entry by the public to the Sespe Condor Sanctuary to support ongoing Condor recovery efforts. This special closure order supports the overall survivorship and sustained population increase of the California Condor species.
Special Closure - SBRD Storm Damage Recovery
Closure of developed recreation sites, roads, and trails in the Santa Barbara Ranger District impacted by storm damage and some roads restricted to non-motorized use.
Monterey Ranger District Storm Damage Closure
Due to recent storm damage, recreating in the following areas on Monterey Ranger District of the Los Padres National Forest is prohibited:Rocky Creek Trail (NFS 4E04)Reliz Canyon Road (NFS road 19S08.2)Additionally, using a motorized vehicle on the following National Forest System roads is…
Roadside Camping Prohibited: Nacimiento-Ferguson Road
For public safety, camping is not allowed within 300 feet of Nacimiento-Fergusson Road (Forest Road No. 22S01), from its intersection with State Highway 1 then east for 12 miles. See attached map for details. This Order is effective from September 6, 2025, through September 5, 2027.
Special Closure - SLRD Lake Fire Post-Burn Public Safety
Closure of developed recreation sites and roads on the Santa Lucia Ranger District impacted by the Lake fire.
Dry Canyon Area, Roads and Trails, and Wilderness Closure
Mt. Pinos Ranger District, Dry Canyon Area, Roads, Trails and Wilderness Closure
Road Use Restriction - Sycamore Cyn Rd to Pfeiffer Beach
Prohibits being on Sycamore Canyon Road (Forest Road No. 19S05), except within a motor vehicle from its intersection with State Highway 1 then continuing west for approximately two and a half miles to its terminus at Pfeiffer Beach Day Use Area, as shown on the attached map.
West Cuesta Fire Use Restrictions
Prohibits building, maintaining, attending, or using a wood or charcoal campfire, or cooking fire, on National Forest System lands within the West Cuesta Fire Use Restriction Area. Reference the description of the area and attached map for details. NOTE: Persons with a valid CA Campfire Permit may…
San Carpoforo Beach Prohibition of Overnight Camping and Campfires
Prohibits overnight camping and building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire on San Carpoforo Beach, which includes all National Forest lands west of Highway 1 to the mean high tide line of the Pacific Ocean in Section 16, Township 25 South, Range 6…
From Recreation.gov
**Highway One open from the South. **Highway One closed from North at Limekiln - access through Nacimiento/Ferguson Road. Trailers over 24ft not recommended.
About
Kirk Creek Campground is an oceanside paradise perched on a bluff 100 feet above the Pacific Ocean, with each of its 33 campsites offering stunning views of the Big Sur coastline. The spacious, open, grassy sites provide unobstructed ocean vistas where sunrises and sunsets are outstanding. From November to February, whales migrating along the coast can frequently be viewed from the campground. The campground offers direct access to a rocky beach via a short walk, while Sand Dollar Beach, the largest sandy beach in Big Sur and a popular spot for surfing, fishing, and swimming, is located just 5 miles south. Directly across Highway 1 is the Vicente Flats Trailhead, which leads into the Ventana Wilderness. Additional hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding trails throughout Los Padres National Forest offer scenic views of waterfalls, redwood groves, and mountain meadows. Wildlife in the area includes fox, bobcat, deer, and raccoon, with mountain lions and bears occasionally seen in the surrounding forest. The campground is operated by a concessionaire and offers a mix of reservable sites and first-come, first-served camping during certain periods. No water is available on-site, so campers must bring their own supply.
Directions
Highway 1 is temporarily closed from the Monterey area to the north. From San Luis Obispo, take Highway 1 north for approximately 60 miles to the campground. Alternative access is available via Nacimiento/Ferguson Road.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $45 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 56ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 56ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| customerservice@pmcparks.com | |
| Phone | +1 (805) 434-1996 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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