The hookup campsites at South Carlsbad are now fully functional.  Campsites 214-223 and 131-134 are now designated hookup campsites.  Some of the campsites have the capacity for two trailers and motor homes to plug in, one on each side of the campsite! 

Volunteering with the California State Parks at South Carlsbad
Volunteer opportunities are available to assist with maintenance projects, educational events and camp hosting.  If you're interested, please complete the Volunteer application and email it to christopher.larkin@parks.ca.gov

Volunteer Application:  http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/735/files/dpr%20208h.pdf

If you'd like to explore opportunities with our non-profit partner, the Friends of Cardiff and Carlsbad State Beaches, please contact kkooiman@fccsb.org

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi service is currently unavailable at South Carlsbad State Beach.

Check in time is 2:00 p.m.
You may not check in to your campsite until 2:00 p.m., no exceptions.

Campfire Center Rentals
Interested in having your group gather at the Campfire Center?  Registered campers can reserve the campfire center for large groups in four hour increments, based on site availability.  Please email campfire.reservations@parks.ca.gov for more information. 

Adopt-A-Stairway
The Friends of Cardiff and Carlsbad State Beaches are currently accepting donations to repair the existing stairways that lead to the beach throughout the park. The project has already started at South Carlsbad. Be a part of this important project! Find out more! www.fccsb.org

Spring Break Juvenile Curfew
During the spring break period, a juvenile curfew is in effect at both San Elijo State Beach and South Carlsbad State Beach. All juveniles must be accompanied by a legal guardian after 8PM if outside of their registered campsite.

Juveniles Must Camp with Parent or Legal Guardian
Juveniles intending to camp without a parent or legal guardian must, at the time of check-in, provide the following:  Written consent including full name of parent or legal guardian, address and phone number and inclusive dates for which permission is granted to camp at the specific park unit.

Park Information
This San Diego beach features swimming, surfing, skin diving, fishing and picnicking. The large bluff-top campground is very popular, especially in summer. Stairs lead to the beach.

INTERESTED IN WATER SPORTS?  Didn't bring a board?  Need a lesson? We've got you covered!

Eli Howard Surf School is an overnight surf camp at San Elijo State Beach which also provides summer surf camps, weekend escapes for adults and Scouts, private surf parties, surf rentals, & day surf lessons year round http://www.elihoward.com/ or telephone (760) 809-3069.

Campground showers---TOKEN operated.
Token machines located at the ranger station and at the campfire center.

A camp store located near the campground entrance operates March through October and provides all the amenities a camper may need including some RV supplies, boogie boards, firewood, and fishing gear.