South Carlsbad State Beach
California State Park
Write a Review 7201 Carlsbad Blvd. Carlsbad, CA 92008 760-438-3143 Reservations: 800-444-7275 Official WebsiteGPS: 33.1002, -117.3182
Overview of South Carlsbad State Beach
Last Price Paid: $70
Reported by Scott on 4/29/2024
Longest RV Reported: 33 feet (Class A)
Reported by gibby on 12/25/2023
Number of Sites 222
Elevation 32 ft / 9 m
Max Length 35 ft
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Q&A - Ask the Community about South Carlsbad State Beach
To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly. 760-438-3143
Casita De Hatch asked on 5/24/2023
Could a 38ft RV fit in one of these spaces? Even though max length says 35ft?
HGalle asked on 1/31/2022
Anyone have info on camp spot #7? The length on the website reads 20 ft. Yet, on the adjacent site which looks identi...
jlrockstar asked on 4/12/2021
Ok, this is probably obvious, but I want to be sure: The sites that have double hook-ups - you can bring two RVs/fift...
Reviews of South Carlsbad State Beach 25 people have reviewed this location.
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Last reported 4/29/2024
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Last reported 8/7/2021
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Last reported 12/25/2023
“Cramped and noisy”
Reviewed 5/25/2017
| Nightly rate: | $50 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 186 |
Overall Rating
Upon arrival, I was greeted by incredibly helpful and friendly staff. Having no reservation, they quickly found me an unreserved space for the night. Upon arriving at the actual site, I discovered that they gave me what might be the best, most private space yet I still feel I'm camping on top of my neighbors as if in some crappy highwa... more
Upon arrival, I was greeted by incredibly helpful and friendly staff. Having no reservation, they quickly found me an unreserved space for the night. Upon arriving at the actual site, I discovered that they gave me what might be the best, most private space yet I still feel I'm camping on top of my neighbors as if in some crappy highway RV resort.
Anyway, the views are, in fact, amazing and the sound of the breaking waves is almost enough to drown out the noise from the road located about 30 feet from my site.
I'd come back, but I am surprised by the lack of privacy and the road noise.
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“Can't beat the views!”
Reviewed 3/1/2017
| Nightly rate: | $55 |
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| Days stayed: | 10 |
| Site Number: | 201 |
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Another excellent California State Beach campground. The views are great, the facilities are not great but serviceable (I'm not towing an 8000 pound trailer around to use public toilets and showers). We stayed on a site that backs up to the ocean and it did have pretty good privacy with vegetation on both sides. Only downside to our si... more
Another excellent California State Beach campground. The views are great, the facilities are not great but serviceable (I'm not towing an 8000 pound trailer around to use public toilets and showers). We stayed on a site that backs up to the ocean and it did have pretty good privacy with vegetation on both sides. Only downside to our site was limited cell data coverage on both ATT and Verizon, I'm sure due to the site dipping down a bit. Overal, it was pretty low key when we were here in Feburary. Location is good with lots of great restaurants and things to do but overall we prefer San Elijo with a more of a surfer, younger vib.
Be sure to hit Haggos Organic Tacos and also Fish 101 down the road in Encinitas if you are staying here. Both are great!
Bob And Barb T would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Crowded, Rowdy, but the Beach is Pretty”
Reviewed 5/15/2016
| Nightly rate: | $36 |
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| Days stayed: | 6 |
| Site Number: | 146 |
| RV Length: | 27' |
Overall Rating
We stayed here for a week recently and was kind of shocked to find a rather lack luster campground when we arrived. It's super cramped with no real divider between you and the camper next to you. People come here to party, which good for them, but if you are full timers and just looking for a quiet place to spend a week, this might not... more
We stayed here for a week recently and was kind of shocked to find a rather lack luster campground when we arrived. It's super cramped with no real divider between you and the camper next to you. People come here to party, which good for them, but if you are full timers and just looking for a quiet place to spend a week, this might not be your place.
It is right on the beach so that is definitely nice and it's close to both Carlsbad Village and Encinitas. Both of which are adorable little towns with fun places to eat and drink.
We paid $36 per night for a spot without hook ups that backed up to the road that run alongside the park so it was rather loud at night. However, it would be equally as loud if you were to pay for an "ocean view" spot since they are far apart. They're only separated by a narrow road.
The facilities were rather gross and not well kept. But they may just be due to the fact they are highly trafficked and hard to keep up with.
It's hard to say we wouldn't come back because there are very few places to camp in the area.
They are VERY strict about arrival times. You cannot check in until 2PM and they do not let you check in a minute early.
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“Camp right next to ocean”
Reviewed 4/13/2016
| Nightly rate: | $35 |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| Site Number: | 151 |
| RV Length: | 32' |
Overall Rating
This is a state park situated on a bluff overlooking the beach and ocean. There are steps to access the beach. Beautiful view. The park is fairly compact but the sites are reasonable size and level. No problems for my 32' class A. Very few hookups. I dry camped with no issues. There is a dump station and potable water. The campground... more
This is a state park situated on a bluff overlooking the beach and ocean. There are steps to access the beach. Beautiful view. The park is fairly compact but the sites are reasonable size and level. No problems for my 32' class A.
Very few hookups. I dry camped with no issues. There is a dump station and potable water.
The campground was about 80% full (I was here Monday-Wednesday).
There are quite a few people, I usually prefer more remote places with less people. But if you want a beach location in Southern California, you got to expect people around.
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Cliff Day would stay here again
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“Can't beat the views!”
Reviewed 3/30/2015
| Days stayed: | 4 |
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| Site Number: | 14 |
| RV Length: | 28' |
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Who doesn't love amazing ocean views?!! I love this campground. Half the sites overlook the ocean, while the other half are close to highway 101 and have a lot of road noise. Sites are up on a cliff, so steep stairs are required to get down to the beach. Sites are pretty spacious. Most do not have any hook-ups. Worst part of this campg... more
Who doesn't love amazing ocean views?!! I love this campground. Half the sites overlook the ocean, while the other half are close to highway 101 and have a lot of road noise. Sites are up on a cliff, so steep stairs are required to get down to the beach. Sites are pretty spacious. Most do not have any hook-ups. Worst part of this campground is that reservations are difficult to get during prime season! But once you get here is is heavenly :-D
Aluminum Twinkie would stay here again
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South Carlsbad & San Clemente State Beaches - WatsonsWander
February 25 – March 4 Almost immediately after changing course for the coast we started looking for open sites at the string of state beach campgrounds that line the southern California coast....
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Amenities
Hookups
- dry camping
Connectivity
- wifi: free
Facilities
- dump station
- recycle
- showers
- water available
Pets
- pets
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