Camping Near Mission Beach and Pacific Beach

San Diego County

Mission Beach, San Diego County, California
Mission Beach, San Diego County, California

Camping Near Mission Beach and Pacific Beach

San Diego County


Beach Camping Choices for
Mission Beach and Pacific Beach Visitors

With no beach campgrounds in the immediate area, those seeking oceanside camping sites must venture north or south.


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


San Clemente Beach Campgrounds

225 Avenida Calafia
San Clemente, CA
(949) 492-3156

Campground Facilities

  • Two campgrounds - one for RVs, one for tents
  • 72 RV sites with full hook-ups
  • 88 Tent sites (aka Family Sites) with shade ramadas over table
  • 2 Group campsites for up to 50 people
  • Picnic tables, fire pits with grills
  • Restrooms, showers
  • Nature trails
  • Visitor Center
  • Lifeguard headquarters, first aid station
  • Amphitheater
  • Dump station

Fees and Reservations

Fees:
RV campsites with hookups: $60 per night
Standard sites: $35 per night
Group campsites: $200-$280

Online Reservations at ReserveCalifornia:
San Clemente State Beach Campground Reservations
or call (800) 444-PARK (7275) between 8 AM and 6 PM

Belmont Park at Mission Beach, San Diego County, CA

Belmont Park



San Elijo State Beach Camping

2050 South Coast Hwy. 101, Cardiff, CA
(760) 753-5091

Campground Facilities

  • 156 bluff-top campsites for tents, and RVs and trailers
  • Sites 10-23 and 101-106 are RV or trailer only.
  • Restrooms, showers
  • Picnic tables, fire pits
  • Ocean sites with or without hook-ups
  • Standard sites with or without hook-ups
  • Campfire circle, store
  • Dump Station

Accessibility

  • Designated campsites
  • Parking, restrooms, showers, store
  • Campfire circle

Reservations and Fees

Inland Sites no hook-ups: $35
Inland hook-up sites: $60
Ocean hook-up sites: $75
Ocean no hook-ups: $50
Online Reservations at ReserveCalifornia:
San Elijo State Beach Campground Reservations
or call (800) 444-PARK (7275) between 8 AM and 6 PM

Standard sites are limited to 3 vehicles and all wheels must stay on pavement. Among the popular amenities at the campground are token-operated hot showers, a camp store, a fast food restaurant (Bull Taco), campfire programs in the summer, and a good number of sites with hook-ups.


Greater Area RV Parks

San Diego KOA

111 N. 2nd Ave, Chula Vista, CA
(800) 562-9877
San Diego KOA
RV and Tent Sites: Full hook-ups, WiFi, cable TV, Kamping Kitchen
Amenities: Pool, hot tub, pavilion, playground, game room, climbing wall, sports and games, jumping pillow
Rates: $$

Farm House RV Park

523 Anita Street, Chula Vista, CA
(619) 422-5568
Farm House RV Park
RV and Tent Sites: concrete pads, full hook-ups, 30/50 amp, cable TV available
Amenities: BBQ and picnic area, gated community
Weekly Rates: $$

Olive Avenue RV Resort

713 Olive Avenue, Vista, CA
(760) 295-9243   Olive Avenue RV Resort
RV Sites: Full Hook-ups, WiFi, free cable TV,
Amenities: Clubhouse, Recreation room, heated pool and spa, restrooms, showers, laundry
Rates: $$

Melrose RV Trailer Park

510 N. Melrose Drive, Vista, CA
(760) 724-4441
RV Sites:
Amenities: Pool, laundry
Rates: $$

Surf & Turf RV Park

15555 Jimmy Durante Boulevard, Del Mar, CA
(760) 431-9347
Surf & Turf RV Park
RV Sites: RVs and trailers up to 40', electric and water hook-ups
Amenities: Pets welcome, blocks from the beach
Rates: $$


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Ocean Safety

California State Parks and Recreation cautions that "large surf, cold water temperatures, backwash, sudden drop-offs, pounding shorebreak, and dangerous rip currents can turn what seem like safe activities such as playing near the surf line, wading, or climbing on rock outcroppings, deadly." Learn more about ocean safety at CA State Parks: Ocean Safety