Overnight Camping at
Harbor Beach
Two parking lots at Harbor Beach allow overnight camping for RVs. No tents are allowed. Camping is only allowed from September 16 through May 25 at lots 11A, 11B, and 12.
No reservations can be made. Camping is first-come, first-served. There is a 5-day limit during any 30-day period. From a ticket machine at the lots, pay for overnight camping, currently $20. However, overnight rates end at 4:00 AM. Unless you are leaving early, also purchase a day use ticket for the following day, $8. Ticket machines do not take 20-dollar-bills, so bring the appropriate cash or use a credit or debt card.
In Lot 12 the RV size limit is 26 feet. Pop-outs, slide-outs, and awnings are not allowed except at a couple of spots by the sand that do not infringe on other camping sites. BBQs or stoves are not permitted in the parking lot area, but fires are allowed in the provided fire rings on the beach. No portable fire pits are permitted.
Read the details at Overnight Camping at Oceanside Harbor.
Fees
4:00 AM to 8:00 PM - $8
8:00 PM to 4:00 AM - $20
Total for a full day of camping: $28
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 ($50), while the back row offers Standard Sites ($35). 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.
Access to the beach is via a number of convenient stairways or a ramp near the south end of the campground (between sites #179 and #180). Restrooms with token operated showers are situated all along the campground.
Campground Information Worth Noting
- Trailers or RVs longer than 35 feet will not be admitted.
- Camp sites are designated for a maximum of 8 people and 3 vehicles (if the vehicles fit within the limits of the site). Extra fees for more than one vehicle.
- Pets must be confined to a vehicle or tent at night.
- Recycling bins are provided.
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
Regulations (partial list)
- No dogs allowed on beach, on leash and attended in campground
- Do not feed wildlife.
- No fires are allowed on the beach.
- Alcohol and glass containers are not permitted outside campsites
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
