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South Carlsbad State Beach  ·  Carlsbad, CA

Two miles of coastal bluffs.
222 sites. Zero slow seasons.

South Carlsbad runs for two miles along the coast — the longest bluff-top camping stretch in Southern California. CampWatch monitors every opening year-round.

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222
Campsites
Year-round
Demand
2mi
Of coastal bluffs
8 am
Cancellations post
Why it's hard to book

The longest coastal bluff campground in SoCal — still one of the hardest to book

South Carlsbad State Beach is Southern California's largest coastal bluff campground — 222 sites stretching two miles along the coast between Carlsbad and Encinitas. Most sites sit on the bluff edge with direct Pacific views and the sound of breaking waves right below.

Despite having more sites than any other coastal campground in the region, South Carlsbad books solid year-round thanks to San Diego County's mild weather and the site's proximity to both San Diego and Los Angeles.

Bluff-edge sites go first and stay booked for months; even inland sites sell out on summer weekends.

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South Carlsbad State Beach at a glance

Location
Carlsbad, CA
Sites
222 campsites
Nightly fee
$35 – $65
Best months
Year-round
Hookups
Some hookup sites
Pets allowed
Yes, on leash
Views
Pacific Ocean bluff-top
Reservations
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