San Simeon Creek Campground

San Simeon Creek Campground and its neightbor, Washburn Primitive Campground provide a wonderful base from which to enjoy Hearst Castle, Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Beach, and popular Moonstone Beach. Campground visitors also enjoy strolling the beaches and coastal trails, sun-bathing, surfing, exploring tide pools, kayaking, and diving.

Hearst San Simeon State Park campgrounds are divided into two locations - Sam Simeon Creek Campground and Washburn Primitive Campground. Both are connected by trails to the park's Washburn Day-use Area.

San Simeon Creek Campground is only a short walk from the beach and has amenities such as flush toilets, showers, and good shade at most sites. San Simeon Creek Campground has 134 campsites. Most can accommodate RVs, trailers, and tents; 10 are designated as tent-only.

Washburn Primitive Campground is almost a mile from the beach and has chemical toilets, no showers, and less shade. Still, many prefer the quiet setting of Washburn. Washburn Primitive Campground has 57 campsites for RVs, trailers, and tents.

When making reservations for either of the Hearst San Simeon State Park Campgrounds, campers may choose sites in upper Creek, Lower Creek, or Washburn. Tent-only campsites in San Simeon Creek campground are first-come, first-served. The park also offers 2 Hike & Bike campsites.

San Simeon Creek Campground is located along the San Luis Obispo County coast north of Cambria.