Tassajara Creek

CA
Directions to Horse Pasture (Adobe) Primitive Camp
36.230°N 121.553°W1,555 ft
Camping

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Tassajara Creek bridge.jpg
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Quick facts

Type
River
State
California
Length
About 9.5 miles
Elevation
1,555 ft
Boat ramps
None listed
Campgrounds
5
Fish species
None recorded

Get on the water

Ramps & rentals

Boat ramps and marinasNone listed yet in Recreation.gov or OpenStreetMap for this water.
No boat rentals here

Bring the boat on wheels

Rent a campervan and paddle from shore, or gear up for a day at the water.

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Where to stay

Camp near the water

Horse Pasture (Adobe) Primitive Camp

Directions
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Tassajara Creek Campground

Los Padres National Forest · Los Padres National Forest
Directions
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Horse Pasture Camp

· 0.6 mi from the water
Directions
© OpenStreetMap contributors

Divide Camp

· 0.9 mi from the water
Directions
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Bear Basin Camp

· 1.0 mi from the water
Directions
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Public sites full?

Private sites nearby

Ranch, desert and waterfront sites hosted by landowners.

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Rather sleep indoors?

Cabins and hotels near Tassajara Creek

Lake houses, cabins and hotels close to the water, with free cancellation on many stays.

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No rig? No problem

RV delivered to camp

Some owners will drop a trailer at the campground and pick it up when you leave.

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Off the water

Nearby trails

Horse Pasture Trail

· 0.5 mi from the water
Directions
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Tony Trail

· 0.7 mi from the water
Directions
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Horse Pasture Trailhead

· 1.0 mi from the water
Directions
© OpenStreetMap contributors

Church Creek Trail

Forest Service · Forest Service
· 1.2 mi from the water
Directions
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Black Cone Trail

· 1.6 mi from the water
Directions
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Marble Peak Trail

· 2.3 mi from the water
Directions
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Pine Ridge Trailhead

· 3.1 mi from the water
Directions
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Trailheads from OpenStreetMap and hand-checked notes. Open the trailhead in your hiking app for full route details.

Before you launch

Gas, bait & supplies nearby

Bait and tackle

  • Central Coast Fly FishingBait 7164 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel
    21.5 miDirections
  • The Treadmill 111 Crossroads Boulevard, Carmel · Mo-Su 10:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-18:00
    23.8 miCallDirections
  • Outdoor World
    25.4 miDirections
  • REI 145 General Stilwell Drive, Marina
    28.6 miCallDirections

Groceries and ice

RV dump and fresh water

Ranger stations

Hospitals and urgent care

  • Albert & Donna Oliveira Mee Memorial Clinic 467 El Camino Real, Greenfield
    15.9 miDirections
  • Agile Occupational Medicine
    20.3 miDirections
  • King City Clinic - Mee Memorial Healthcare System
    20.6 miDirections
  • Mee Memorial Children's Health & Wellness Center
    20.6 miDirections

Distances are straight-line from the water. Listings © OpenStreetMap contributors; hours change, so call ahead. In an emergency, call 911.

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Good to know

Tassajara Creek FAQ

Where can I camp near Tassajara Creek?

Campgrounds near the water include Horse Pasture (Adobe) Primitive Camp, Tassajara Creek Campground, Horse Pasture Camp, Divide Camp, Bear Basin Camp. When public sites are full, private sites nearby are listed on Hipcamp.

Where can I buy bait near Tassajara Creek?

Bait and tackle nearby: Central Coast Fly Fishing (21.5 mi), The Treadmill (23.8 mi), Outdoor World (25.4 mi). Hours change, so call ahead.

Keep exploring

Nearby water

Soquel Creek60 miLopez Lake94 miCentral Lake100 miSan Joaquin River104 mi

Sources: USGS 3DHP and National Atlas (rivers via Esri Living Atlas), Recreation.gov RIDB, OpenStreetMap contributors, CDFW and AZGFD, GBIF, NWS. Photo credits are listed on the photo credits page. All outbound links are affiliate links.