A forested campground near fishing.
This San Diego beach features swimming, surfing, skin diving, fishing and picnicking. The large blufftop campground is very popular, especially in summer.

















Availability on UseDirect. Showing 40 of 200 sites.
| Site | Fr 13 | Sa 14 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 140 southern end (sites 131-152, 188-223) | ✓ | ✓ | $50 |
| 120 northern end (sites 1-34, 103-130) | R | R | $50 |
| 121 northern end (sites 1-34, 103-130) | R | R | $50 |
| 122 northern end (sites 1-34, 103-130) | R | R | $50 |
| 123 northern end (sites 1-34, 103-130) | R | R | $50 |
| 124 northern end (sites 1-34, 103-130) | X | X | $50 |
| 125 northern end (sites 1-34, 103-130) | R | R | $50 |
| 128 northern end (sites 1-34, 103-130) | R | R | $50 |
| 129 northern end (sites 1-34, 103-130) | R | R |
Dump Station
California State Parks wants to thank our park visitors for helping us keep our parks and environment clean. In 2018, State Parks installed new RV dump station collection systems at ten state park units as part of a pilot program to help us protect the environment and are added amenities for our visitors.
Following the success of the initial pilot program in 2018, an additional eleven park units have been added to the program. The service is available for campers, day-use or transient visitors for $10-$20 per use, depending on the location. Please note that visitors with current reservations arriving on or after April 13, 2021, who are interested in using the RV dump stations may be required to pay the use fee. The price per campsite for these state parks does not include the use of a dump station. View the following link: Camping Information parks.ca.gov/?page_id=1029
Family Camping
South Carlsbad and San Elijo State Beach enforce the following consecutive and maximum stay limits: March to November customers are allowed but may not exceed 7 consecutive nights per customer and/or vehicle license plate. December to February customers are allowed but may not exceed 14 consecutive nights per customer and/or vehicle license plate. There is a 48 hour required stay gap between reservations that have met the consecutive stay limits. Additionally, there is an annual maximum of 30 nights per calendar year at each park that cannot be exceeded per customer and/or license. Staff have restricted access and cannot accommodate any requests to exceed these limits.
Hookups (individual campsites): 7 full-hookup, 1 electric individual sites · group sites listed separately.
7201 Carlsbad Blvd
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| $50 |
| 136 southern end (sites 131-152, 188-223) | R | R | $50 |
| 137 southern end (sites 131-152, 188-223) | R | R | $50 |
| 138 southern end (sites 131-152, 188-223) | R | R | $50 |
| 139 southern end (sites 131-152, 188-223) | R | R | $50 |
| 141 southern end (sites 131-152, 188-223) | X | X | $50 |
| 142 southern end (sites 131-152, 188-223) | R | R | $50 |
| 143 southern end (sites 131-152, 188-223) | R | R | $50 |
| 144 southern end (sites 131-152, 188-223) | R | R | $50 |
| 145 southern end (sites 131-152, 188-223) | R | R | $50 |
| 146 southern end (sites 131-152, 188-223) | R | R | $50 |
| 147 southern end (sites 131-152, 188-223) | R | R | $50 |
| 149 southern end (sites 131-152, 188-223) | R | R | $50 |
| 150 southern end (sites 131-152, 188-223) | R | R | $50 |
| 151 southern end (sites 131-152, 188-223) | R | R | $50 |
| 152 southern end (sites 131-152, 188-223) | R | R | $50 |
| 103 northern end (sites 1-34, 103-130) | R | R | $50 |
| 104 northern end (sites 1-34, 103-130) | R | R | $50 |
| 105 northern end (sites 1-34, 103-130) | R | R | $50 |
| 106 northern end (sites 1-34, 103-130) | R | R | $50 |
| 107 northern end (sites 1-34, 103-130) | R | R | $50 |
| 109 northern end (sites 1-34, 103-130) | R | R | $50 |
| 110 northern end (sites 1-34, 103-130) | R | R | $50 |
| 111 northern end (sites 1-34, 103-130) | R | R | $50 |
| 112 northern end (sites 1-34, 103-130) | R | R | $50 |
| 113 northern end (sites 1-34, 103-130) | R | R | $50 |
| 114 northern end (sites 1-34, 103-130) | R | R | $50 |
| 115 northern end (sites 1-34, 103-130) | R | R | $50 |
| 116 northern end (sites 1-34, 103-130) | R | R | $50 |
| 117 northern end (sites 1-34, 103-130) | R | R | $50 |
| 118 northern end (sites 1-34, 103-130) | R | R | $50 |
| 94 northern end (sites 35-102) | R | R | $50 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
South Carlsbad SB: Maximum trailer lengths
Please note that the maximum length of trailers that will fit in all of our sites is 35’. This will be strictly enforced.
From the California State Parks booking site, checked Nov 7, 2026.
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights9 sites open for every night
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every nightAn idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.
Rentals that may deliver here. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

Camper van · 19 ft · sleeps 3 · 6 mi from campground
$195/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available
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Class A motorhome · 31 ft · sleeps 6 · 8 mi from campground
$195/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available
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Travel trailer · 27 ft · sleeps 5 · 15 mi from campground
$115/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available
View rentalPaid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

4 mi · 2 hr · from $64/person

19 mi · 1.5 hr · from $75/person

28 mi · 1 hr–4 hr · from $78/person

28 mi · 2 hr–5 hr · from $41/person
stays up to 14 nights (California State Parks rules).
Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on California State Parks for the next months, checked Nov 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.
| Month | Open | Booked | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | 15% | 84% | 0% |
| Dec 2026 | 29% | 71% | 0% |
| Jan 2027 | 20% | 34% | 0% |
| Feb 2027 | 40% | 53% | 0% |
| Mar 2027 | 24% | 76% | 0% |
| Apr 2027 | 35% | 65% | 0% |
| May 2027 | 32% | 68% | 0% |
200 individual reservable campsites from California State Parks, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.
200 sites · $70, $50/night
Loops: Northern End (sites 35-102) loop (64), Northern End (sites 1-34, 103-130) loop (56), Southern End (sites 131-152, 188-223) loop (49), Southern End (sites 153-187) loop (30), North Loop (Group site) (1)
1 open Nov 13–Nov 15

28 mi · 4 hr · from $85/person

28 mi · 2 hr · from $57/person

28 mi · 2 hr · from $37/person

28 mi · 3.5 hr · from $93/person

28 mi · 2 hr–3 hr · from $71/person