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South Carlsbad Campground
Description
Activities
Offered near the campground.
Fishing
Following the trend of previous gorgeous SoCal beaches, South Carlsbad State Beach is known particularly well for its surf fish...Read more
Paddling
Some visitors enjoy heading over to the Carlsbad lagoon for some sweet kayaking and boating options. This is definitely nice if...Read more
Surfing
The surf around Carlsbad is always consistent and cause for a great day, so throw on that wetsuit, snag your board, and head ou...Read more
Swimming
What’s the perfect next step after laying on the beach for hours on end in the glorious sun? Taking that perfect refreshing dip...Read more
Terrain
Natural features you'll find at South Carlsbad Campground.
11 Reviews
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.
Yes, our site was right on the beach and absolutely amazing!
Woulderful place to be by ocean....
Get a beachside campsite. The car traffic can be noisy.
Plan
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!
Hook-ups are for 2 vehicles, both with electric, water and sewer. No shade in hook-up sites.
Love the cliffs, 120 steps down to the beach.
Only camp on the beach side. The east side is to loud
- Park
- South Carlsbad State Beach
- State
- California
- Country
- United States
- Phone Number
- (760) 438-3143
- Directions
- View on Google Maps
- Official Website
- View Website
- Coordinates
- 33.103° N, 117.319° W
- Unknown price
- Tent / RV / Trailer: 212 Sites (Up to 8 people per site)