San Elijo Beach Camping

San Diego County

San Elijo Beach, San Diego County, California
San Elijo Beach, San Diego County, California

San Elijo Beach Camping

San Diego County


San Elijo State Beach Camping

Reservations at San Elijo State Beach campground fill quickly, partly because it is one of the southern-most state beach campgrounds in California. The bluff-top location offers wonderful views of the ocean coupled with the sounds of the surf. Access to the beach from most campsites is via long stairways.

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.

Among the drawbacks of camping at San Elijo are the horn-blowing trains that roll by on the nearby tracks at night. Previous campers suggest avoiding sites (such as #163) that are close to the rinse-off showers for people returning from the beach.


San Elijo State Beach Campground cvamp, San Diego County, CA

San Elijo Camping Reservations and Fees

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

San Elijo Beach campground, San Clemente, CA

San Elijio Beach Campground



San Onofre State Beach Camping

Location

Interstate 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
  • Amphitheater
  • 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: $35 per night
Group sites: $200 - $225
Online Reservations at ReserveCalifornia:
San Onofre State Beach Campground Reservations
or call (800) 444-PARK (7275) between 8 AM and 6 PM

San Elijp Beach, San Diego County, CA

San Elijo Beach


South Carlsbad State Beach Camping

The campsites in South Carlsbad State Beach are located along the bluff overlooking the ocean. The entrance to the campground is at Poinsettia Lane and Carlsbad Boulevard. Sites are arranged in parking lot style, with a row of bushes separating many of the sites. Sites in the ocean-front row are designated as Premium, while the back row offers Standard Sites. Hook-up sites have recently been added, including some dual hook-up sites.

The campground is divided in half, with sites 1 - 130 north of the entrance kiosk and the rest to the south. A seasonal camp store (April - October) sells firewood, ice, and basic supplies. Laundry facilities are available there. During the summer campfire programs are held at the campfire circle near the store. Restrooms with token operated showers are situated all along the campground.



South Carlsbad State Beach Reservations and Fees

  $35 for Standard Sites
  $50 for Premium Sites
  $60 for Standard hook-up Sites
  $75 for Premium hook-up Sites
  $100 for Premium Dual hook-up Sites
Online Reservations at ReserveCalifornia:
South Carlsbad State Beach Campground Reservations
or call (800) 444-PARK (7275) between 8 AM and 6 PM

Greater Area RV Campgrounds

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: $$

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: $$

Santa Fe Park RV Resort

5707 Santa Fe Street, San Diego, CA
(858) 272-4051   Santa Fe Park RV Resort
RV Sites: Full hook-ups, concrete pads, 50amp in select sites, WiFi, satellite TV, picnic table, BBQ
Amenities: Clubhouse, heated pool and Jacuzzi, recreation room, fitness center, mini-theater with big screen TV, restrooms, showers, laundry
Rates: $$

Mission Bay RV Resort

2727 De Anza Road, San Diego, CA
(858) 270-4300   Mission Bay RV Resort
RV Sites: Full hook-ups, 50 amp, paved pads, cable TV, WiFi
Amenities: Bathhouses, laundry, snack shack, seasonal activities, located on Mission Bay, boat launch
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