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Kirk Creek Campground
15 mi west of Fort Hunter Liggett, CA · No signal at camp
About Kirk Creek Campground
**Kirk Creek Campground has re-opened. July 24 through July 31 2023, the campground is only open to first-come, first-served. Beginning August 1, the campground will be open for reservations. There will only be 2 campsites open on a first-come, first-serve basis. He strongly recommend making reservations will in advance. Kirk Creek Campground is very popular and books up six months in advance. Reservations are available through [Recreation.gov](https://www.recreation.gov) or you can call 1-877-444-6777. Located on open bluff, 100 feet above sea level. Spectacular views! Recreational Vehicles no longer than 30 feet. There are 40 campsites. (2) campsites are on a first-come, first-serve basis. Camp host occasionally has drinking water available and firewood. It is best to bring all of your own water. In campgrounds and picnic areas, dogs mst be kept on a leash. Dogs must wear a collar…
- Fees: $45.00 per night, per site. Sites accommodate 6-8 people and 2 vehicles allowed per site. Interagency Senior Pass or Access Pass entitles…
- Managed by: USFS - Los Padres National Forest
- Where: 15 mi west of Fort Hunter Liggett, CA · 35.9898, -121.49571
Amenities:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Apr–Nov (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: None.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirk Creek Campground | Hiking | at camp | 0.2 mi |
| Kirk Creek | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 5.0 mi |
| Mill Creek | Hiking | 0.7 mi | 0.5 mi |
| Stone Ridge | Horse | 2.4 mi | 9.0 mi |
| Vicente Flat Camp | Hiking | 2.8 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Prewitt Loop | Horse | 2.8 mi | 12.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Water fill-up: 7 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Campsite · 14 mi W of Fort Hunter Liggett 0.7 mi
- Campsite · 13 mi W of Fort Hunter Liggett 1.2 mi
- Alms Campground 1.6 mi
- Espinosa Camp 1.8 mi
- Limekiln State Park Campground 1.9 mi
- Prewitt Ridge Campground 2.8 mi