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Kirk Creek Campground

Los Padres National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundBig SurCalifornia⭐ 4.5 (874)
Kirk Creek Campground
🟢 2 open windows as of Oct 8 — soonest Sun Oct 11–Tue Oct 13
💎 Rare find — 2 of 32 sites here are open (6.2%). Pro re-checks this park about every 10 minutes; free alerts ride the 4×-daily scans. 29 of the last 77 openings here were gone within 6 hours. That is shorter than the gap between the scheduled scans free alerts ride.
Availability checked 2h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
🆕 Just opened — our latest scan caught 1 cancellation here, marked below
🐕 Dogs allowed — all 31 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.
Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 5d ago.
📈 CampSage caught 18 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Kirk Creek Campground in California has 2 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sun Oct 11–Tue Oct 13. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Sun Oct 11 – Tue Oct 132 nightsbook these dates →opened 7h agosites #024
Mon Oct 12 – Wed Oct 142 nightsbook these dates →🆕 just openedopened 2h agosites #010
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 22.1 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Tesla Supercharger22.1 midirections →
⚡ Tesla Supercharger - Broadway Cir24.7 midirections →
🔌 EV Connect24.7 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about April 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 36 openings at Kirk Creek Campground over the last 30 days, on 20 separate days, most of them for stays 7–33 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

📍 ~228 mi from LA💵 $45/nightStandard Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.5★★★★★874 ratings
5★640
4★122
3★59
2★32
1★21
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T0.1/4
T-Mobile0.1/4
Verizon0.1/4
Sprint retired0.1/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Kirk Creek Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Kirk Creek Campground?

Kirk Creek Campground in California takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Kirk Creek Campground?

Campsite fees at Kirk Creek Campground run about $45/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Kirk Creek Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Kirk Creek Campground often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Kirk Creek Campground?

CampSage's scans caught 36 openings at Kirk Creek Campground over the last 30 days, on 20 separate days, most of them for stays 7–33 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Kirk Creek Campground a good campground?

Kirk Creek Campground holds an average rating of 4.5/5 from 874 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Kirk Creek Campground?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Kirk Creek Campground, AT&T rates highest at 0.1 out of 5 from 209 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Kirk Creek Campground located?

Kirk Creek Campground is located in Big Sur, California. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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