Plaskett Creek NFS CA-1 Closure

[TenOC]

I had planned to drive from SF south on CA 1 to the following campground where we have reservations for June 1 to June 15. I understand that CA 1 has a number of closures in this area. Should I make other plans? or is there other routes to the campgrounds.

Kirk Creek CG
Washburn at San Simeon State Park
Plaskett Creek NFS

[Tiger4x4RV]

I've been over N-F Road several times in the Tiger. I've seen vehicles there that were way too large to safely use the road, and now it is probably worse. Since that is the only way in/out of that patch of HWY 1, all folks who live there or work there or take supplies to there are using that road.

[Lwiddis]

"without going over Nacimiento-Ferguson road"

I like a challenge but wouldn't take N-F road with my TT unless there was no other way. Very steep and twisty near CA Hwy. 1. And I like Washburn too, Tiger!

[Tiger4x4RV]

Plaskett Creek appears to be between the two current Hwy 1 closures, both longterm, one for bridge being out and one for mudslide. Caltrans road conditions page shows some one-way spots, but it is not clear to me if you can currently reach Plaskett Creek without going over Nacimiento-Ferguson road through Fort Hunter-Liggett. That road may not be open to TT's as long as yours appears to be. You might try calling the USFS Monterey Ranger District (831) 385-5434 or the camp concessionaire (805) 434-1996.

101 to Hwy 46 over the hills to the coast should get you to San Simeon Washburn camp without any problems.

[the_bear_II]

CA-1 is an important route so Cal-Trans usually works hard to get it opened as quickly as possible. Recent rains have caused problems. Keep checking as your trip gets closer, I bet the road will be clear by June.