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Planning a Camping/Glamping Trip in Big Sur (best campgrounds, camping gear, and food)
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items I'm currently trying to plan a large family trip to go camping or glamping in Big Sur! I have really fond memories as a child of camping with family and would love to explore Big Sur. Lists below contain my current research but please let me know if ...
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Best Campgrounds/Glamping
Tents
Sleeping pads & Sleeping Bags
Camping Gear
Food & Drinks
Best Campgrounds/Glamping
The first campground that really caught my eye since it's affliated with the famous Alila Ventana resort. Has glamping and regular campgrounds.
VENTANA CAMPGROUND - Updated 2025 Reviews (Big Sur, CA)
Looks beautifully close to the beach and I've done camping on a beach before as a child and it was ✨magical✨
PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND - Reviews (Big Sur, CA)
My uncle is a bit reluctant to sleep in a tent so this campground having multiple options might be a good fit for my family.
BIG SUR CAMPGROUND & CABINS - Updated 2025 Prices & Reviews (CA)
I'm obsessed with how beautiful the campgrounds look and the view of the ocean looks spectacular.
Kirk Creek Campground
Tents
If we camp then I definitely need to get a new tent that is tall enough that we can stand in as well as roomy enough to house 3 people.
I think I saw someone on tiktok showing how quick it was to setup this tent and I was in awe. I also love how many “windows” there are.
Fanttik Outdoor Instant Cabin Tent 4-10P
I still own a very small two person pop up tent so this instant tent seems like the next step up. Also looks like we would be able to stand up in the tent.
Skylodge 4-Person Instant Camping Tent
I sleep through everything but some of my other family members get really sensitive to the light so this tent with dark room technology looks great.
Skydome 6-Person Screen Room Tent with Dark Room Technology
The color is so cute. I didn't even scroll past the picture 🏕️
Base Camp 4 Tent
Love the color and the reviews all say that it feels super roomy inside.
The North Face Wawona 4 Tent | REI Co-op
SO MUCH SPACE. Also another instant tent option!!
Core 9 Person Instant Cabin Tent 14'x9' Green
Sleeping pads & Sleeping Bags
It gets really cold at night in CA so I want a sleeping pad to be comfy and a sleeping bag for warmth!
Looks really compact when rolled up and it's insulated which will be great at night.
NEMO Tensor All-Season Ultralight Insulated Sleeping Pad | REI Co-op
Can either share this sleeping pad with another person or can spread out solo.
Exped Dura 5R Duo Sleeping Pad | REI Co-op
Love how wide this mat is and it looks so comfy.
Yuzonc Double 4" Self-Inflating Sleeping Pad
This bag can split entirely into two quilts if needed or can just be one large sleeping bag.
REI Co-op Siesta Hooded 20 Double Sleeping Bag | REI Co-op
Looks so plush!
The North Face Wawona Bed Double Sleeping Bag
Comes with pillows! One less thing to pack :D
MEREZA XL Queen Double Sleeping Bag with Pillow
Love the flannel and you can also split this large sleeping bag into two individual sleeping bags!
AGEMORE Cotton Flannel Double Sleeping Bag Queen
Camping Gear
All the miscellaneous camping gear
I own these lamps already and we love them! They can be solar powered and are collapsible. They also can stand or be hung on hooks 🪝
XTAUTO Collapsible LED Camping Lantern 4-Pack
I love cooking over a campfire but it can be inconvenient. Would love to have a stove option and this one comes with little grill pans.
Cascade 3-in-1 Camp Stove
If I can cook over the fire I love using cast iron and I've heard great things about pans from Lodge.
Lodge 10.25 Inch Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet
We can use the grill to make kebabs or bbq chicken and the flat top for pancakes or veggies!
Lodge Reversible Cast Iron Grill/Griddle 9.5x16.75
This RTIC cooler comes in pink and lavender colors and can keep some food frozen for up to 2-3 days!
RTIC Ultra-Light 32 Qt Hard Cooler Portable
This cooler from walmart got a lot of great reviews stating that it can keep things cool for a few days!
Ozark Trail 30 Quart Hard Side Cooler, 42-Can Capacity, Gray
Yeti coolers are super well known for a reason and this one comes in this adorable cherry blossom pink!
Roadie® 32 Wheeled Cooler
Food & Drinks
Easy to bring food and drinks for camping.
My family cannot live without coffee so these single poor over vietnamese coffee sachets are so good for camping or traveling!
Copper Cow Coffee
This is freeze dried miso soup variety pack! All you have to do is take the little cube out, put it in a mug or bowl and add hot water!
Amano Foods Freeze-Dried Miso Soup 10 Servings