I've stayed here a couple times when I'm in the area. The campground is well taken care of…read more Bathrooms are cleaned daily and the cleaning people do a great job. The Rangers in the kiosk and law enforcement are professional and helpful with answers to questions we had about the area. The $10 extra car fee is per night. When you reserve the site 1 car is included. Cars after that are $10 each night. 2 cars allowed at a site. 1 extra car in over flow is allowed. They also free parking on the road. It is clear on the kiosk and online reservations. 10 days stay/30 day max and they do track your stays. No WiFi in park. They have free WiFi if an emergency at kiosk and you're able to check your email or look online there. Be prepared for no internet or cell service within the park. Campfire wood is sold at camphost. They are super friendly and helpful. We appreciate the water & dump station. All dry camping. No electric available. Generator hours is 10am to 8pm. At night you can hear the ocean from Washburn. No dogs allowed on the beach, but there are places nearby. Ask for a list. We saw whales, dolphins, turrens, an owl and the zebras.

Nice as far as it had friendly host, regularly cleaned bathrooms, and shower availability. But be…read morecareful about getting campsites closer to the water - it gets windy during the day and can be a little miserable. The upper campground - Washburn is further from the water but with nice views of the mountains. In between is nice too, just avoid the high hundreds numbers - 131. 132,133 for wind. Beach access was cool. Lots of green rocks and driftwood for kids to build with. They also had an amphitheater and we saw a ranger talk on great white sharks. Also a nice home base to go your Hearst castle or do wine tasting. Cambria and Harmony are cute nearby towns to see.

Hidden gem! In the dry and hot weather that I associate with everything north east of the 46 there…read moreis a beautiful farm that sells delicious jams and doubles as and even doubles as an event venue! It's the perfect setting for weddings. I can only imagine how amazing the photos come out here. The amount of work that has gone into creating this place really does impress me. I'm still dreaming of that chocolate port jam and will definitely come back for more

This venue popped onto my feed during wedding planning and I'm so glad it did! My now husband and I…read morewere sold after seeing the old oak tree and the silo bar! This place is beautiful, with many spots for pictures, you really wouldn't think all this lush greenery would be inside the venue when driving past it. I love that it's a family owned farm and everyone took part in making our day the best - and that we got to memorialize our wedding by making a stepping stone!! Barbara was great to work with, and her jams were yummy! Not only is this place a wedding venue, you can go camping or even stay at the bed & toast/jam!

Site 29! Had a great stay here. Stayed April 7th and 8th. First day and night were clear and we…read morewere able to see so many stars at night. As far as the campsite it self, i was a little scared that it would be too sloped, but it wasnt bad at all. We used a tent and set it up on the left side and kept the table/bench in the middle. We still had awesome views of the water. Everything was so green it looked like it was a filtered photograph. You could see the vault bathroom from our site but we couldn't smell it. The smell was very prominent though around the area where the host was staying. Bring a bucket, diapers (to soak up the pee), and thick plastic bags if you dont want to use their vault bathrooms. We didnt encounter any raccoons personally, but did see their prints all over our cooler (locked) and table in the mornings. We saw a groundhog and it spent an hour digging up a hole. Firewood was $15 a bundle. we have verizon for our cell service and had no signal at all. It actually went out about 20 miles before arriving to the campground. We were able to use the satellite option on our phones to send out a couple of text messages. Wish we lived closer cause the drive from Orange County was long. Enjoy the photos

Kirk Creek Campground offers one of the most breathtaking coastal views you'll find anywhere in…read moreCalifornia. Waking up right on the cliffs above the ocean is incredible and truly makes the trip worth it. There's no cell service, though newer iPhones with satellite messaging can still send and receive texts if needed. Just be prepared: the campground is very rustic. There's no water, no power, and only basic latrines. At $45 per night, it feels a bit steep considering the lack of amenities, but that's the Recreation.gov rate- and the scenery does soften the sting. If you're driving in, know that Nacimiento-Fergusson Road is not recommended for large vehicles, trailers, or anything that struggles with braking downhill. For larger rigs, Highway 1 is definitely the safer and better option. The surrounding area is amazing, with tons of hikes, beaches, and spots to explore. You can even find local jade along the beaches and in riverbeds, which is a fun bonus. The campground hosts are enthusiastic, friendly, and genuinely helpful- one of the highlights of staying here. The only major downside is the raccoon situation. They go absolutely wild at night- climbing on tables, chairs, coolers, even cars and trailers. They will try to open anything they can, so make sure everything is secured or locked up. It would be great to see the park system address this, because they're definitely a persistent (and bold) nuisance. Overall, Kirk Creek is stunning, quiet, and unforgettable- as long as you're ready for a rustic experience and some energetic nighttime visitors.

It's a big NO from me! Super small campsites, no enforcement at all; one side of me at a tent site…read morewas a huge family with their big RV's and the other side had noisy loud people talking loud until midnight. Only plus is that it's next to the ocean but the entire city is next to the ocean so if you want a nice comfy stay, this isn't it. Then I drove to the other campground, Morro Bay campground , and had the same situation over there campsites on top of each other, so I just went back to the Strand and packed up my stuff and left.. one of the worst campgrounds I have ever encountered. 2 stars because the park aide was nice.

Very boring and dirty bathrooms. No showers. It's a dump. The only reason this thing stays open is…read morethat it's on the beach.

Wow!!! Loved this campsite and the camp hosts here! Came up and it was my first camping by the…read morebeach and wow, it was beautiful. The campsites were clean and access to sand dollar beach was amazing. Make sure you go during low tide though so you can actually walk down to the beach! My partner and I talked to the camp hosts and they were so sweet and accommodating. They made sure the campsites were clean and checked in with us. We will 100% be back here this year since we had such a great experience. Thank you Katie and James!!

This is a dry Campsite with water faucets in between two campsites. Large restrooms with toilet &…read moresink the sink not in use, it has a bag covering it. No lighting inside be sure to have a flashlight of some kind for nighttime use. The camp host's were very friendly and informative. It is pet friendly our Corgi came home with quite a few ticks on him (6) we had never experienced that before. I suggest your pet be given some flea & tick meds prior to visiting campsite. We had a visit to the Vet and Archie is fine... We enjoyed our 3 nt. stay. It was March and the weather was perfect for hiking & walks on the beach. It rained one of the afternoon into evening while we were there, I would recommend staying here.

Do yourself a favor and stay somewhere else!…read more Prices don't reflect what is online pricing! Not helpful at all didn't know where we were once we got on the property! No hookups plus no generator ...get real, come on...do better! Generator only available for compartmental generators. Portable potties without toilet paper and trash can needed to be emptied. The portable toilet comes to clean out before 0900 so much for sleeping in! 4 nights equals a $1000! For really dry camping one and done thank you no thank you!!

Traveling in an RV is relatively new for us but one of the best parts is that you can pretend you…read morelive in an amazing home with an amazing view except the home is only about 260 square feet. This RV facility has some of the best views on California for ocean people that love a panoramic view of a harbor. All the RV parking has excellent views of Avila Beach, and Pismo off in the distance. It's truly a million dollar view. Although Flying Flags can be a bit pricey, they usually have elevated amenities and quality customer service. This place is a hidden gem of the CA Central Coast and a great way to explore this part of our state that is neither LA or SF, but retains a unique "old" California vibe with its mission and Camino Real heritage along with remnants of local Chumash Natives that retain a strong presence on the area. Also, don't miss out on true Santa Maria style tri tip cooked using red oak (Jocko's, Hitching Post)!

This place is terrible, stay away (so I will have less issues trying to book for next time)…read more Joking aside, this place is gorgeous. On the RV side they have two bathrooms and a shower, and it's a short walk to the ocean where a natural stream creates a lagoon on the sand before pouring out into the ocean. I would come here every year if I could get a spot!

I love camping here. It's been years and coming back recently was as magical as always…read more I've only camped in the ocean sites due to having a VW camper van. The other sites are tent camping only. I must say, the ocean sites are very snug and limited in space. If you're looking for a spacious camping site with privacy, you're not going to get here. And not all of the sites are the same size so if you have a trailer and a truck, you're gonna have to really be choosy at which is a site to book. This is right underneath the underpass so you're going to hear road noise. But to be honest, a lot of the sound was drowned out by the nearby stream and the ocean. It was walking distance to what felt like a private beach. Since the last time I've been here it looks like they made a mini dam with the running stream creating a mini swimming cove with crystal clear water. There are no electrical hook ups but the bathroom has running water and hot showers available. The bathrooms can get freaking disgusting from the day use visitors, but they do clean it every morning. And let's not forget the beautiful drive to get here. Magical.

Beautiful place. You can definitely find some special spots to have an adventure in. A ton of…read morehermit crabs. You can see the otters swimming with the surfers.

A nice spot a few minutes drive from the rock and the town. Spaces are nice and clean. A little too…read morecozy to adjacent neighborhoods for my liking. It was the week after Memorial Day weekend and the place was sparsely occupied. The app showed the park as full though it was at least half empty. The restrictions were clean and it was a short walk to the beautiful trail. There was a restaurant very close by that we'd like to try next visit. The staff were super friendly. We had a knock on the door from park police. Apparently the staff at entry didn't have our tags marked for the appropriate days. A quick drive up front and all was resolved. Certainly a park worth repeating if our other preferred spots are full.

This was our first time camping, and overall it was a great experience. The campground entrance is…read moresmall and narrow, only allowing one vehicle at a time to pass in either direction, but it was manageable. We reserved campsite #13, and the drive leading up to it was very pleasant. We checked in with the campground host at the end of the road, he was very friendly and gave us helpful tips about nearby trails. One thing we didn't realize beforehand is that you have to walk from the parking spot up to the campsite. It's not a long walk, and it wasn't difficult for us since we packed light, but it's something to keep in mind if you're bringing large or heavy gear. The area is well shaded and isn't connected with other campsites. The restroom was conveniently located near the parking area and was clean. There was also a food storage box nearby, which we used at night. We didn't notice other campers using it, but since it was our first time camping, we followed general safety advice we found online. The campsite itself was spacious enough for two tents, ours was about 11x7 feet, and still had plenty of room. Firewood bundles were available for purchase from the camp host for $10 each, or you can bring your own. This site is conveniently located near two of the three trailheads, which made exploring easy. We didn't see much wildlife during our stay, but we did spot some birds, a coyote, and a few lizards. Insects weren't much of an issue, though there were quite a few caterpillars dropping from the trees. We did not experience any bears or mountain lions at night. The campground is also a short drive from Morro Bay, where we went fishing and grabbed lunch. Overall, it was a wonderful campground and a perfect place for our first camping trip.

Beautiful views. Morro rock in the background. Very challenging hike. Up to 1700 elevation.read more