Burnszilla
01-14-2008, 01:24 AM
Hey all you California MOAers! Join us for some coastal camping on a small, grassy bluff on the ocean at one of the top scenic campgrounds in the US. A short hike and you're on the beach. Weather permitting. If it's raining it's canceled. Weather outlook: Cloudy, 63F during the day and 44F at night. If you don't want to camp and you're out on a ride, stop by and say hi.
Where: Kirk Creek Campground, 29.4 miles south of Big Sur or 12 miles south of Lucia, on west side of Hwy 1 just yards north of Nacimiento-Fergusson Rd.
When: Arrive afternoon of Saturday Jan 19th. Camp overnight.
Bring your own food and beverages.
Who's in?
Linkage:
http://www.parksman.com/kirk.html
http://www.forestcamping.com/dow/suzi/articles/notable/notable01.htm
http://gorp.away.com/gorp/activity/camping/dow_kirk.htm
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Kirk Creek Campground:
Location: Big Sur Coast
Description: Located on open bluff, 100 feet above sea level.
Number of Sites: 33 units
Directions: Take Highway 1, 80 miles North of San Luis Obispo or 35 miles south of the community of Big Sur.
Activities: Hiking, fishing, beach access
Facilities: Flush toilets, trailhead parking, developed water, accessible tables fire rings and grills, bike campsites available. RV's no longer than 30'.
Special Rules: Kirk Creek is a campfire-use site. Maximum stay is 14 days.
Fees: 22.00 per night, per site. Sites accommodate 6-8 people and 2 vehicles per site. Bicycle or walk-in tent camping is $5.00 per night.
Reservations: First come, first served.
Seasonal Use: Open all year.
Helpful Hints: Nearest store in Lucia. Nearest dump station 40 miles south to San Simeon State Park. Large amounts of Poison Oak on trails. Campground host sells firewood.
Contact: Concession managed by Parks Management Co. (805)434-1996 or (805) 434-9199. Website http://www.campone.com.
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Where: Kirk Creek Campground, 29.4 miles south of Big Sur or 12 miles south of Lucia, on west side of Hwy 1 just yards north of Nacimiento-Fergusson Rd.
When: Arrive afternoon of Saturday Jan 19th. Camp overnight.
Bring your own food and beverages.
Who's in?
Linkage:
http://www.parksman.com/kirk.html
http://www.forestcamping.com/dow/suzi/articles/notable/notable01.htm
http://gorp.away.com/gorp/activity/camping/dow_kirk.htm
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=12864233060335132880,35.990646,-121.496553&time=&date=&ttype=&saddr=35.990021,-121.494906&daddr=big+sur&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=0&sz=16&sll=35.989362,-121.492074&sspn=0.012153,0.020084&ie=UTF8&ll=35.989726,-121.495754&spn=0.006077,0.010042&t=h&z=17&om=1
Kirk Creek Campground:
Location: Big Sur Coast
Description: Located on open bluff, 100 feet above sea level.
Number of Sites: 33 units
Directions: Take Highway 1, 80 miles North of San Luis Obispo or 35 miles south of the community of Big Sur.
Activities: Hiking, fishing, beach access
Facilities: Flush toilets, trailhead parking, developed water, accessible tables fire rings and grills, bike campsites available. RV's no longer than 30'.
Special Rules: Kirk Creek is a campfire-use site. Maximum stay is 14 days.
Fees: 22.00 per night, per site. Sites accommodate 6-8 people and 2 vehicles per site. Bicycle or walk-in tent camping is $5.00 per night.
Reservations: First come, first served.
Seasonal Use: Open all year.
Helpful Hints: Nearest store in Lucia. Nearest dump station 40 miles south to San Simeon State Park. Large amounts of Poison Oak on trails. Campground host sells firewood.
Contact: Concession managed by Parks Management Co. (805)434-1996 or (805) 434-9199. Website http://www.campone.com.
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