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  4. San Elijo SB

Camping at San Elijo SB near Cardiff

State park · Cardiff · 146 campsites · 1 group

A forested campground.

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At a glance

  • RV fit varies by site

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Full hookups
  • Pets welcome
  • Showers

Not listed — confirm before booking: Max RV length isn't listed.

OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

1 available sites

1 open of 146 sites
Site HB1
TentHookups not listedMiddle Section (Sites 1-39, 93-128)
Available all 2 nights
$30 for 2 nights
$15/night · before taxes & fees
View full availability calendar · night-by-night from UseDirect

Availability on UseDirect. Showing 40 of 147 sites.

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HB1
middle section (sites 1-39, 93-128)
✓✓$15
117
middle section (sites 1-39, 93-128)
RR$50
118
middle section (sites 1-39, 93-128)
RR$50
119
middle section (sites 1-39, 93-128)
RR$50
120
middle section (sites 1-39, 93-128)
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middle section (sites 1-39, 93-128)
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middle section (sites 1-39, 93-128)
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middle section (sites 1-39, 93-128)
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Park notices 2
  • 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… Read full notice

    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… Read full notice

    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.

From the California State Parks booking site, checked Nov 7, 2026.

From $30 for 2 nights
$15/night · Before taxes & fees
1 site available for your entire stay

You book directly on California State Parks. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on California State Parks ↗

1 openSites from $15/night
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Amenities & location

  • Bathroom
  • Electric Hookup
  • Fire Ring
  • Furnished
  • Pets Allowed
  • Picnic Table
  • Sewer Hookup
  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Water Hookup
Pets
Pets welcome
Maximum stay
14 nights

Hookups (individual campsites): 26 full-hookup individual sites · group sites listed separately.

Location

2050 So Coast Hwy 101
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San Elijo SB: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at San Elijo SB?
26 RV-capable sites, no length limits listed (per the listing)
Does San Elijo SB have RV hookups?
26 full-hookup individual sites · group sites listed separately (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at San Elijo SB?
Reservable on reservecalifornia.com (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at San Elijo SB?
Pets allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the reservecalifornia.com listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing 26 RV-capable sites, no length limits listed
Hookups & power
Listing 26 full-hookup individual sites · group sites listed separately
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 1 pull-through, 145 back-in
Pets
Listing Pets allowed
Water
Listing Water at 27 sites
Booking
Listing Reservable on reservecalifornia.com
Stay limits
Listing 14 nights max
Getting there
Listing 2050 So Coast Hwy 101 (map in Location below)
Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Shade · Price
Not listed — check with campground
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$50
125
middle section (sites 1-39, 93-128)
RR$50
126
middle section (sites 1-39, 93-128)
RR$50
127
middle section (sites 1-39, 93-128)
RR$50
6
middle section (sites 1-39, 93-128)
RR$50
8
middle section (sites 1-39, 93-128)
RR$50
130
northern section (sites 130-171)
RR$50
131
northern section (sites 130-171)
RR$50
132
northern section (sites 130-171)
RR$50
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northern section (sites 130-171)
RR$50
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northern section (sites 130-171)
RR$50
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northern section (sites 130-171)
R✓$50
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northern section (sites 130-171)
RR$50
138
northern section (sites 130-171)
RR$50
139
northern section (sites 130-171)
RR$50
140
northern section (sites 130-171)
RR$50
154
northern section (sites 130-171)
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157
northern section (sites 130-171)
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159
northern section (sites 130-171)
RR$50
166
northern section (sites 130-171)
RR$50
141
northern section (sites 130-171)
RR$50
142
northern section (sites 130-171)
RR$50
144
northern section (sites 130-171)
RR$50
93
middle section (sites 1-39, 93-128)
RR$50
95
middle section (sites 1-39, 93-128)
RR$50
96
middle section (sites 1-39, 93-128)
RR$50
98
middle section (sites 1-39, 93-128)
RR$50
99
middle section (sites 1-39, 93-128)
RR$50
100
middle section (sites 1-39, 93-128)
RR$50
24
middle section (sites 1-39, 93-128)
RR$50
28
middle section (sites 1-39, 93-128)
RR$50
30
middle section (sites 1-39, 93-128)
RR$50

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights9 sites open for every night

Paradise by the Sea Beach RV Resort

11.9 mi from San Elijo SB (straight-line)
Sites from $80/night
$161 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Oceanside Premium Tailgate Space

12.7 mi from San Elijo SB (straight-line)
Sites from $16/night
$32 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Wilson Hill Retreat

12.9 mi from San Elijo SB (straight-line)
Sites $50/night
$100 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An 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.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • La Jolla Sea Caves Kayak Tour For Two (Tandem Kayak) 13 mi · 1.5 hr · from $75/person
    • Two-Hour Luxury Whale Watching Tour from Oceanside 10 mi · 2 hr · from $64/person
  3. Day 3 · One more stop, then head home

    • San Diego Zoo 1 Day Pass Any Day Ticket 23 mi · 1 hr–4 hr · from $78/person
Ways to stay

Have an RV waiting

    Need an RV for your stay?

    Rentals that may deliver here. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

    2019 Winnebago Revel Mercedes Sprinter 4x4: Head out with “Scout”
    2019 Winnebago Revel Mercedes Sprinter 4x4: Head out with “Scout”

    Camper van · 19 ft · sleeps 3 · 2 mi from campground

    $195/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    Class A Vacay (Sleeps 7+, Easy to Drive!)
    Class A Vacay (Sleeps 7+, Easy to Drive!)

    Class A motorhome · 31 ft · sleeps 6 · 12 mi from campground

    $195/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    2020 Jayco Jay Flight Airy and Roomy
    2020 Jayco Jay Flight Airy and Roomy

    Travel trailer · 27 ft · sleeps 5 · 13 mi from campground

    $115/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    Things to do

    Activities near San Elijo SB

    Bookable tours nearby

    Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

    Two-Hour Luxury Whale Watching Tour from Oceanside
    Two-Hour Luxury Whale Watching Tour from Oceanside

    10 mi · 2 hr · from $64/person

    La Jolla Sea Caves Kayak Tour For Two (Tandem Kayak)
    La Jolla Sea Caves Kayak Tour For Two (Tandem Kayak)

    13 mi · 1.5 hr · from $75/person

    San Diego Zoo 1 Day Pass Any Day Ticket
    San Diego Zoo 1 Day Pass Any Day Ticket

    23 mi · 1 hr–4 hr · from $78/person

    See 6 more bookable tours
    USS Midway Museum Admission: Valid Any Date
    USS Midway Museum Admission: Valid Any Date

    23 mi · 2 hr–5 hr · from $41/person

    Best time to go

    Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

    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 8. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

    MonthOpenBookedClosed
    Nov 20266%94%0%
    Dec 202615%85%0%
    Jan 202732%68%0%
    Feb 202722%56%0%
    Mar 20277%60%0%
    Apr 202722%78%0%
    May 202724%73%0%
    Compare site types

    147 individual reservable campsites from California State Parks, checked Nov 8. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

    Other sites

    147 sites · $75, $95/night

    Loops: Middle Section (sites 1-39, 93-128) (67), Southern Section (sites 40-92) (40), Northern Section (sites 130-171) (39), Grunion Run Group Camp loop (1)

    1 open Nov 13–Nov 15

    San Diego Whale Watching Cruise
    San Diego Whale Watching Cruise

    23 mi · 4 hr · from $85/person

    San Diego Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour
    San Diego Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour

    23 mi · 2 hr · from $57/person

    San Diego Harbor Cruise
    San Diego Harbor Cruise

    23 mi · 2 hr · from $37/person

    Taste of Little Italy in San Diego
    Taste of Little Italy in San Diego

    23 mi · 3.5 hr · from $93/person

    San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise
    San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise

    23 mi · 2 hr–3 hr · from $71/person