Beach Camping Choices for
Coronado Beach Visitors
- Silver Strand State Beach - 5 miles south of Coronado Beach, no tent camping
- San Elijo State Beach - 30 miles north near Encinitas
- South Carlsbad State Beach- 36 miles north near Carlsbad
- San Onofre State Beach - 60 miles north near San Clemente
Silver Strand State Beach
Silver Strand State Beach Campground can accommodate trailers or RVs up to 40 feet at many of its campsites, although some sites are designated for 30 or 35-foot vehicles. Per Coastal Commission regulations, campers must be in fully self-contained vehicles. No tents are permitted. The maximum number of people allowed at each site is 8. Campsites are arranged in diagonal parking lot style in 4 rows. The front row is designated as premium sites.
Campsites have water and electric hook-ups. Restrooms with outdoor showers are nearby. Gates to the campground are locked at night. Gates open at 8 AM. Check with the attendant for the closing times as they vary according to the season.
Location: 5000 Highway 75, Coronado, CA
Campground Map: Silver Strand State Beach Campground Map
Fees:
$65 for Premium Sites - beach front
$50 for Standard Sites -inland
Online Reservations at ReserveCalifornia:
Silver Strand State Beach Campground Reservations
or call (800) 444-PARK (7275) between 8 AM and 6 PM
South Carlsbad State Beach Camping
7201 Carlsbad Boulevard, Carlsbad, CA
(760) 438-3143
Day-Use Parking: $10 - $15
Campground Facilities
- 122 bluff-top campsites for tents, and RVs and trailers 35' or less
- Restrooms with token-operated showers
- Picnic tables, fire pits
- No hook-ups (although some sites will soon have hook-ups)
- Campfire circle, laundry facilities
- Dump Station
- Store (April - October), WiFi near park office
Accessibility
- Designated campsites
- Parking, restrooms, showers
- Campfire circle
Reservations and Fees
$50 for Premium Sites
$35 for Standard Sites
Online Reservations at ReserveCalifornia:
South Carlsbad State Beach Campground Reservations
or call (800) 444-PARK (7275) between 8 AM and 6 PM
San Onofre State Beach Camping
I-5, 3 miles south of San Clemente, CA
(949) 492-3156
Day-Use Parking: $15
Campgrounds
Two campgrounds - San Mateo Campground (inland) off Christianitos Road and San Onofre Bluffs Campground south of main parking area along old Pacific Coast Highway
San Mateo Campground Facilities
- 157 tent or RV sites with electric and water hook-ups
- Restrooms with coin-operated, hot showers
- Picnic tables, fire pits
- 1½-mile Nature Trail to Trestles Beach
- Dump Station
San Onofre Bluffs Campground Facilities
- 3½-mile long campground on bluffs overlooking ocean
- 157 sites, some designated for tents only, most for RVs
- Group campsite
- No hook-ups
- Restrooms, hot showers
- Picnic tables, fire pits
- Trails down to beach
- Dump Stations
Reservations and Fees
San Mateo Campground
Sites 1-100 open to reservations year-round
Sites 101-157 can be reserved April 1 to September 30 and over major holidays (otherwise these sites are closed)
Bluffs Campground open for reservations May 16 to September 30 (otherwise closed)
Fees:
San Mateo and Bluffs Campgrounds: Starting at $40 per night
Online Reservations at ReserveCalifornia:
San Onofre State Beach Campground Reservations
or call (800) 444-PARK (7275) between 8 AM and 6 PM
Dos Picos County Park Camping
17953 Dos Picos Park Road, Ramona, CA
(760) 789-2220 Dos Picos County Park
Camping can be found inland at Dos Picos County Park, 46 miles northeast of San Diego. Dos Picos is surrounded by ranchland and steep rocky slopes, which help preserve its secluded atmosphere. The campground has 57 partial hook-ups for RVs and trailers, 11 tent sites and a youth group area for up to 25 people.
Fees: Partial hook-ups $29, no hook-ups or tent only sites $24, group site $67
Reservations: County of San Diego On-line Camping Reservations
