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  4. Bolsa Chica SB

Camping at Bolsa Chica SB near Huntington Beach

State park · Huntington Beach · 52 campsites

A forested campground near fishing, and hiking. RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

Bolsa Chica State Beach is a popular place for surf fishing for perch, corbina, croaker, cabezon and sand shark. Also popular in the summer is bare-handed fishing for California grunion, a species that only spawns on southern California beaches.

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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 40 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Electric hookups
  • Pets welcome
  • Showers
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

0 available sites

0 open of 52 sites
Sold out for Nov 13 – Nov 15.

We checked every night of your stay on California State Parks: no site is open for all 2 nights. Some sites are open on some nights.

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Availability on UseDirect. Showing 40 of 52 sites.

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  • Bolsa Chica SB

    Discount Pass must be presented at the time of check in. Your DMV Disabled Placard/License Plate does not automatically give you a discount on your campsite. You will need to obtain a CA State… Read full notice

    Discount Pass must be presented at the time of check in. Your DMV Disabled Placard/License Plate does not automatically give you a discount on your campsite. You will need to obtain a CA State park-issued Disabled Discount Pass (DDP) or Distinguished Veterans Pass (DVP). • Factory-built, self-contained RV’s only. Must include running water, internal flushable toilet with holding tank, shower and cooking facilities. No conversions, tent camping or cassette toilets allowed. Restroom facilities are locked at 10pm. • Entry gate closes at 9:00 p.m. and park closes at 10:00 p.m. Campers arriving after gate closure time need to make after hour arrangements by calling (714) 377-5691 between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. • Fees include entry for 1 vehicle and 1 legally towed vehicle or trailer, additional vehicles will be charged per night at the park. Although your site may hold 2 or more vehicles, your reservation only covers 1 vehicle (except for group or specialty sites). • Electrical and water hook-ups only. Dump station is located at Bolsa Chica State

  • Bolsa Chica SB

    If you are interested in having a RV delivered and set up on your campsite at Bolsa Chica, Crystal Cove Moro Campground, Doheny, San Clemente or San Onofre State Beach Campgrounds, the following… Read full notice

    If you are interested in having a RV delivered and set up on your campsite at Bolsa Chica, Crystal Cove Moro Campground, Doheny, San Clemente or San Onofre State Beach Campgrounds, the following Concessionaires are the approved contract providers: Luv 2 Camp (888) 898-2267 and The Holidays Delivered (833) 268-8956. No business or private party may conduct business on State Park property without an approved contract.

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

No site is open for every night of your stay

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Amenities & location

  • Bathroom
  • Campfire Allowed
  • Electric Hookup
  • Pets Allowed
  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Water Hookup
Pets
Pets welcome
Maximum stay
14 nights

Hookups (individual campsites): 52 electric individual sites.

Location

17851 Pacific Coast Highway
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Bolsa Chica SB: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Bolsa Chica SB?
Longest RV site listed: 40 ft (52 of 52 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Bolsa Chica SB have RV hookups?
52 electric individual sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Bolsa Chica SB?
Reservable on reservecalifornia.com (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Bolsa Chica 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 Longest RV site listed: 40 ft (52 of 52 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing 52 electric individual sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 0 pull-through, 52 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 52 paved site driveways
Pets
Listing Pets allowed
Water
Listing Water at 52 sites
Booking
Listing Reservable on reservecalifornia.com
Stay limits
Listing 14 nights max
Getting there
Listing 17851 Pacific Coast Highway (map in Location below)
Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Shade · Price
Not listed — check with campground
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights8 sites open for every night

Waterfront RV Park

5.1 mi from Bolsa Chica SB (straight-line)
Sites from $109/night
$218 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights10 sites open for every night

Crystal Cove SP Moro Campground

15.8 mi from Bolsa Chica SB (straight-line)
Sites $25/night
$50 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from California State Parks · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights8 sites open for every night

Bonelli Bluffs RV Resort & Campground

30.6 mi from Bolsa Chica SB (straight-line)
Sites from $81/night
$162 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · 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.
    • go fishing (per the campground listing)
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • The Escape Game at Irvine Spectrum Center 9 mi · 1.3 hr · from $47/person
    • Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach 9 mi · 2.3 hr · from $39/person
  3. Day 3 · One more stop, then head home

    • Electric Boat Rental in Newport Beach for Up to 12 People 9 mi · 2 hr · from $126/person
Ways to stay

Have an RV waiting

    Need an RV for your stay?

    Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 40 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

    Custom Performance Luxury Class C Road Trip
    Custom Performance Luxury Class C Road Trip

    Class C motorhome · 27.5 ft · sleeps 6 · 10 mi from campground

    $229/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    Beautiful Winnebago Minnie Winnie - RadVenturing
    Beautiful Winnebago Minnie Winnie - RadVenturing

    Class C motorhome · 23 ft · sleeps 6 · 23 mi from campground

    $189/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    Bunkhouse Travel Trailer Sleeps 9-10 (Delivery Only)
    Bunkhouse Travel Trailer Sleeps 9-10 (Delivery Only)

    Travel trailer · 30 ft · sleeps 9 · 50 mi from campground

    $130/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    Things to do

    Activities near Bolsa Chica SB

    Bookable tours nearby

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

    The Escape Game at Irvine Spectrum Center
    The Escape Game at Irvine Spectrum Center

    9 mi · 1.3 hr · from $47/person

    Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach
    Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach

    9 mi · 2.3 hr · from $39/person

    Electric Boat Rental in Newport Beach for Up to 12 People
    Electric Boat Rental in Newport Beach for Up to 12 People

    9 mi · 2 hr · from $126/person

    See 6 more bookable tours
    60 Minute Adventures at The Escape Game in Orange
    60 Minute Adventures at The Escape Game in Orange

    12 mi · 1.3 hr · from $43/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 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

    MonthOpenBookedClosed
    Nov 202614%83%0%
    Dec 202629%71%0%
    Jan 202748%52%0%
    Feb 202745%55%0%
    Mar 202731%69%0%
    Apr 202745%54%0%
    May 202721%79%0%
    Anaheim to LA: Hollywood, Beaches & Famous Film Sites tour
    Anaheim to LA: Hollywood, Beaches & Famous Film Sites tour

    12 mi · 9 hr–10 hr · from $98/person

    Best of LA: Hollywood, Griffith, Santa Monica, Venice, and Rodeo
    Best of LA: Hollywood, Griffith, Santa Monica, Venice, and Rodeo

    12 mi · 7 hr–9 hr · from $98/person

    Skip the Line: Express Ticket at Universal Studios Hollywood
    Skip the Line: Express Ticket at Universal Studios Hollywood

    12 mi · 1 day · from $194/person

    The VIP Experience at Universal Studios Hollywood in California
    The VIP Experience at Universal Studios Hollywood in California

    12 mi · 1 day · from $360/person

    Universal Studios Hollywood General Admission Ticket, California
    Universal Studios Hollywood General Admission Ticket, California

    12 mi · 1 day · from $100/person

    Compare site types

    52 individual reservable campsites from California State Parks, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

    Other sites

    52 sites · $70, $60/night

    Loops: Campground (sites 1-31) (29), Campground (sites 32-57) (23)

    0 open Nov 13–Nov 15