Creek Campground
Open — The campground is currently open year-round with reservations available through ReserveCalifornia. Limited to 10 consecutive nights per campsite with a 30-day calendar year maximum.
High Surf Advisory issued January 4 at 1:16PM PST until January 5 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 10 to 14 feet with dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 PM PST this afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, until 10 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Peak high tides are expected between 8am and 11 am. Surf is expected to build and peak during the afternoon hours today.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued January 4 at 1:16PM PST until January 4 at 1:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 10 to 14 feet with dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 PM PST this afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, until 10 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Peak high tides are expected between 8am and 11 am. Surf is expected to build and peak during the afternoon hours today.
Flood Advisory issued January 4 at 12:15PM PST until January 4 at 6:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County in Southwest CA. * WHEN...Until 600 PM PST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water, mud, or rocks over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1210 PM PST, Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain with rainfall rates up to around 0.5 inches per hour possible. Minor mudslides or debris flow are possible near steep terrain or recent burn scars such as the Gifford or Madre burn scars. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Santa Maria, San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles, Morro Bay, Pismo Beach, Atascadero, Arroyo Grande, Nipomo, Cambria, Point Piedras Blancas, Cuyama, Grover Beach, Guadalupe, Black Mountain, Santa Margarita, Highway 101 over Cuesta Grade, Lake Lopez, Shandon, Templeton and Shell Beach. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Creek Campground is the main camping area within Hearst San Simeon State Park, offering 134 developed campsites suitable for both tent camping and RVs up to 35 feet in length. The campground is divided into two sections: sites 1-35 feature more open terrain with ocean and valley views, while sites 36-119 offer more privacy among trees and shrubs with reduced wind exposure. Paved roads and level asphalt pads accommodate RVs, though hookups are not available. The campground sits along California's scenic Central Coast, 5 miles south of Hearst Castle and 2 miles north of Cambria. Recreational opportunities abound, including beach access for surfing and beachcombing, hiking trails through coastal habitats and Monterey Pine forests, and exceptional wildlife viewing. The nearby Piedras Blancas elephant seal rookery provides year-round viewing opportunities, with peak activity during late January, April, and October. Whale watching and bird watching are also popular activities. The park encompasses several ecological preserves including the San Simeon Natural Preserve with its wetlands and monarch butterfly wintering sites, and the Santa Rosa Creek Natural Preserve with riparian habitat for the endangered Tidewater Goby. A 3.3-mile trail system winds through portions of the preserve with interpretive panels and scenic overlooks, with wheelchair-accessible sections along seasonal wetlands.
Directions
Located 5 miles south of Hearst Castle on Highway 1, 29 miles west of Paso Robles via Highway 46, or 35 miles north of San Luis Obispo on Highway 1. The campground entrance is off Highway 1 between San Simeon and Cambria.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $10 - $35 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 35ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 35ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (805) 772-6101 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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