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South Carlsbad Campground

95%

212 sites · RV, Tent

Sitting pretty and nestled right on top of the bluffs that look down on South Carlsbad Beach, South Carlsbad State Beach campground boasts a whopping 226 campgrounds with two day use areas and stair access down to the very reason you’re camping there -- the shore. In addition to all the normal amenities that campsites have, South Carlsbad offers a small camp store that has groceries, firewood, and ice (nothing special but definitely a pleasant convenience). Sites 1-72 and 156-222 are all right on the edge of the cliff, which is a pretty awesome aspect of the campground, if we do say so ourselves.

What this place offers

Campfire allowed

Pets allowed

No showers

Toilets

Potable water

Picnic tables

Sewage hookups

No electric hookups

212 sites

RV, Tent

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95%

83 ratings · 11 reviews

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· December 2018

Stay on the cliff side if you can away from the highway noise, and be sure to bring cover as there is no shade. Campground books out well in advance, don't bother driving up. Campground is huge, has a camp store in the busy season, fire rings, running water, toilets, coin showers, and beautiful views.

Nick L.

9 years on Hipcamp

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· November 2018

Yes, our site was right on the beach and absolutely amazing!

Sara + Mike (.

9 reviews

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· October 2018

Woulderful place to be by ocean....

David W.

9 years on Hipcamp

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· February 2018

Get a beachside campsite. The car traffic can be noisy.

Gina F.

7 years on Hipcamp

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· January 2018

Plan

Al G.

7 years on Hipcamp

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· July 2017

The sunsets are gorgeous!! Bring a jacket for the evening. And try to get a site along the bluff! The views from those are incredible. They have fire pits as well. They also have stairways to walk right down to the sand and ocean. It feels surreal and such a refreshing experience!

Mia S.

8 years on Hipcamp

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· May 2017

Hook-ups are for 2 vehicles, both with electric, water and sewer. No shade in hook-up sites.

John M.

8 years on Hipcamp

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· April 2017

Love the cliffs, 120 steps down to the beach.

Brian R.

8 years on Hipcamp

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· January 2017

Only camp on the beach side. The east side is to loud

Owen N.

8 years on Hipcamp

December 2016

Have camped here many times. Very quiet a lot of the year and at night. Not much car noise or train noise compared to San Elijo - Cardiff a few miles south. Spaces are big. They have a few hookups that were added a few years ago. Camp Store is open during warmer months. Grocery and few restaurants are about 1/2 mile away and new Cape Rey resort is now across the street which is actually quite nice. Beach is in need of sand a lot of the year. Popular with surfers. Fairly quiet as there isn't a lot of parking outside the campground so most people on the beach are staying at the campground. Locals go to the southern and northern ends. Great place to camp....clean restrooms and showers. Tough to get spots most of the year

Jason Z.

10 years on Hipcamp

April 2015

This campsite fills up quickly, so best to get there early in the day or reserve in advance. There isn't a whole lot of privacy and the smell of campfire is pervasive when it's full. (Good or bad? Your call)