Washburn Campground offers 68 primitive campsites on a scenic plateau approximately 1 mile inland from San Simeon Creek, featuring fire rings, picnic tables, vault toilets, and water spigots at an affordable $20/night rate.

The campground provides convenient beach access via a 15-minute trail and is well-suited for both tent and RV camping (up to 35 feet), with additional amenities like dump stations and showers available at the adjacent San Simeon Creek Campground.

Reservations are recommended, especially during peak summer months, and the quiet, dark setting makes it ideal for stargazing and wildlife viewing, including monarch butterflies in winter.