Camping Near Capitola Beach
While there is no camping right in Capitola, a number of popular campgrounds are nearby, including beach campsites. The nearest is one of the favorites in the area - New Brighton State Beach. It is close enough to walk to Capitola. Other nearby camping spots along the coast include Seacliff State Beach, Sunset State Beach, and Manresa State Beach.
New Brighton State Beach Campground
Less than a mile south of Capitola Beach, New Brighton State Beach offers bluff-top camping for RVs, trailers, and tents. Premium sites overlook the ocean.
Campsites
- 109 family campsites total
- 88 standard family campsites
- 9 premium sites overlooking ocean
- 10 sites with RV hook-ups (#47 - 56)
- 1 bike/hike campsite
- 9 tent-only campsites
- 3 group, tent-only sites
- 5 accessible sites (#27, 55, 77, 80, 95, 107)
- Picnic tables, fire grills, food storage lockers
- Water and sanitation stations nearby
- Campsites are for a maximum of 8 people and 1 vehicle + 1 towed trailer/vehicle
- Check-in time: 2:00 PM, Check-out time 12:00 PM
Fees
- $35 for standard sites
- $50 for premium sites
- $50 for hook-up sites
- $185 for group sites
Reservations
- Online Reservations at ReserveCalifornia:
New Brighton State Beach Campground Reservations
or call (800) 444-PARK (7275) between 8 AM and 6 PM - (800) 444-7275
Campground Facilities
- Restrooms and pay showers (25 cents for 2 minutes)
- Visitors center
- Campground host (also sells firewood)
- Campfire circle
- Overflow parking ($10 per night for extra vehicle)
- RV sanitation station and potable water refill station
New Brighton Beach and Seacliff Beach
Seacliff State Beach Campground
Seacliff State Beach is 3½ miles south of Capitola Beach. Camping at Seacliff State Beach is limited to RVs or trailers which must have fully operating, permanently installed, self-contained plumbing. However, there are a number of hook-up sites with water, electricity and sewer. The camping area is composed of a long row of paved RV parking slots facing the beach. Most are wide enough to allow a small outdoor area adjacent to the RV.
Campsites
- 60 Campsites total
- All RVs or trailers must have permanent, self-contained plumbing
- 26 full hook-up sites
- 34 non-hook-up sites
- Lot A up to 35 feet, Lots B & C up to 45 feet
- Water and sanitation stations nearby
- Bring your own picnic table & raised fire ring
- Campsites are for a maximum of 8 people and one RV
- Check-in time 2:00 PM Check-out time 12:00 PM
Fees
- $55 for premium sites
- $65 for hook-up sites
Reservations
- Online Reservations at ReserveCalifornia:
Seacliff State Beach Campground Reservations
or call (800) 444-PARK (7275) between 8 AM and 6 PM - (800) 444-7275
Campground Facilities
- Restrooms and outdoor showers day use only
- Visitors center
- Snack shack
- Campground host
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