Skinner Creek Camp

the campsite is beautiful!!! Such a great spot. But I came here mostly to write a review on the incredible park ranger (I didn't even get his name). My battery died and he came to the rescue to help me get my car started again!! I ended up having more trouble with my car and as you know, there's no service out there and I was alone so I was worried. He made me feel so reassured and safe, gave me g... the campsite is beautiful!!! Such a great spot. But I came here mostly to write a review on the incredible park ranger (I didn't even get his name). My battery died and he came to the rescue to help me get my car started again!! I ended up having more trouble with my car and as you know, there's no service out there and I was alone so I was worried. He made me feel so reassured and safe, gave me great advice and was able to get my car up and running again. I hope he has the best life ever, seriously. Could not recommend enough. If you're gonna camp somewhere in Big Sur where there's no service, this is the place to do it. Best ranger ever.

One of my favorite places on Earth. Gateway to Big Sur primeval! Nice grass campsites. Unbelievable views up and down the coast. A nice path leading to the rock promontory festooned beach (but watch out for the ENDLESS poison oak). The only downside? The same one that every park service beach has in California; the park service! Kirk Creek was a first come, first serve camping area that you could... One of my favorite places on Earth. Gateway to Big Sur primeval! Nice grass campsites. Unbelievable views up and down the coast. A nice path leading to the rock promontory festooned beach (but watch out for the ENDLESS poison oak). The only downside? The same one that every park service beach has in California; the park service! Kirk Creek was a first come, first serve camping area that you could almost always find a camp site at. Now, thanks to the park services online reservations, you better be on their website exactly six months before you want to vacation there because every site will be booked almost immediately. Since the fee to lock in the reservations are fairly inexpensive, people book the campsites, and likely about half never show up, forfeiting a small amount of money...and your chances at a guaranteed spot!

Such a gem. Loved our stay here. I’d suggest getting a site that’s on the outside perimeter, and of course with a view if possible! Only comment is that we were close to the bathrooms which, unsurprisingly / expectedly, got a bit smelly at times. Asides from that, the vibe here is wonderful and the people running this place were absolutely terrific. So friendly and helpful. Fires are also per... Such a gem. Loved our stay here. I’d suggest getting a site that’s on the outside perimeter, and of course with a view if possible! Only comment is that we were close to the bathrooms which, unsurprisingly / expectedly, got a bit smelly at times. Asides from that, the vibe here is wonderful and the people running this place were absolutely terrific. So friendly and helpful. Fires are also permitted here, which meant we could have smores by the sea! Yay!