Silver Strand State Beach, near Coronado, California, is a prime location for RV camping right by the ocean. With sites that allow you to park almost on the sand, it’s a fantastic choice for those who want to soak up the sun and enjoy the sound of the waves.

This campground is all about the beach experience, featuring full hookups and easy access to the water. Visitors have highlighted the convenience of having a daily pump truck available for waste disposal, making it hassle-free to enjoy your stay. The atmosphere is lively, with families often seen biking along the scenic trails that stretch down to Imperial Beach and beyond.

While the campground can get busy and some sites are close together, many campers appreciate the friendly vibe and considerate neighbors. As one camper noted, “Everyone was very considerate,” which adds to the overall enjoyment of the stay. Just keep in mind that if you’re near the road, you might hear some traffic noise, but the beach is just a stone's throw away.

For those looking to explore, the nearby aquatic center offers kayak and paddleboard rentals, and there are hiking trails with stunning views of the bay. Whether you’re here for a weekend or a longer getaway, Silver Strand State Beach provides a unique blend of beachside relaxation and outdoor adventure.

Silver Strand Camping is available for self-contained recreational vehicles, motorhomes, or trailers only, per Coastal Commission regulations. Minimum requirement is a built in sink with an enclosed drain system, and a portable toilet with holding tank. Vehicles not meeting the minimum requirements will be turned away. Day Use Lot #3 is now available for campground extra vehicle parking. Have more space in your site! Special Rules and Pricing apply. Rate is $20 per night. Contact the park for detailed information.

Silver Strand State Beach

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Coronado

The Best Camping Near Coronado, California

Great choice for camping along the ocean in Southern California.

Beach Fun

We stay there in the off season. Love being there the spaces are big I generally stay for 2 to 5 days bring supplies no stores near by and they lock the gate so if you go for a evening in town you will be walking back from the gate

Great beach camping 

It’s really just a parking lot with electric and water. But it’s on the beach so you really can’t complain too much. 

Tight Spaces 

Clean and comfortable. Was a little loud at night, but nothing too crazy

Clean, comfortable 

Silver Strand is set in the perfect spot: halfway between Coronado and Imperial beach. The bike path is amazing and you can go under the road to the bay to enjoy kayaking or SUP. The beach is great but in the spring we always see signs telling us to stay out of the contaminated water. So be careful. The signs disappear in the summer. The sites are tight. If you have a larger camper you need the first or fourth row!

Our favorite beach

One of our favorite spots because you are right on the ocean! However the spots are very tight and it’s always busy. They also lock you in the campground at 8 pm. That makes it difficult to go out at night. Well, impossible. The bike paths and beach will keep you busy!

Beautiful beach!

Great beach campground 

Took the family out here to check out the blue glowing algae and they loved it. Went swimming a few other times. Can see some dolphins in the water and it has some great shells along the beach!

Perfect for watching the bioluminecent algae!

If you find yourself in an RV in the San Diego area and want to be beach-side, this is an affordable option. Other than being close to the beach, there is really nothing more to recommend. It is a bit like camping at Walmart with 200 of your not-best-friends. Sites are pretty tight and there are a ton of longer-stay visitors with Class A RVs and large trailers with slide-outs. Apparently everyone needed to have a fire in the 85 degree heat as well, and we had to button the van up for fear of suffocation. For some reason there seemed to be a constant bike parade riding the circumference of the park for most of the night, and you had your usual drink too much and watch TV outside crew as well.

It's a parking lot with water and power

Most of my childhood we camped at silver strand. Going back by myself was so amazing. Although the water isn’t great being right next to Mexico, everything else is perfect! 

A favorite

Very happy with our trip to Silver Strand State Beach. Very helpful staff and friendly campers 

Great trip 

This is our go-to spot when we want to camp as close to the beach as possible. Yes, the spots are close together, but you can see and hear the waves crashing on the beach and, if you get in the front row, your back tires abut the sand. One of our favorite places in San Diego.

Great place if you want to be on the beach

Beautiful coastal beach location.  Dolphins played off shore each morning.  The beach sand 2as very clean and not littered.  On the sand rv camping with water and electricity.   No sewer hook ups!  But a pumper truck comes through every morning and you can get your tanks emptied for $20.   Awesome west facing view for beautiful sunsets.  5 mile bike ride to the Hotel Del Coronado. 

Sleep to the sound of the waves

WE LOVE SILVER STRAND! One of the best beach camp grounds probably in CA. It’s trailer/rv camping only in the north and south sections. If you’re lucky enough to get a spot in the 100s you park right on the sand essentially. 200s are the next best, only separated by a street. 300s but up behind 200s and 400s are behind the 300s separated by a street and have the highway behind them. 3/4 stars only because other than the gorgeous ocean- there’s nothing else “to do” like hikes etc unless you cross the highway and you can bike/walk the sidewalk and head into town/ Hotel Del Coronado. Lots of kids and families bike and ride within the loops. No curfew that I’m aware of so occasionally it can be loud at night (if you have little ones). 

100s are unbeatable

Of course being right next to the beach is amazing. At night you can hear the ocean. If you park in the 400 section the only thing you were here is traffic and it's maddening! The 400 or closest to the main road. It's basically a freeway. You can hear the cars throughout the day and no matter where you park, but they are absolutely terrible if you're in the 4's. Those Spot shouldn't cost more than $20 and I still wouldn't pay $20 to stay there! 

Do not park in any of the 400 section.

We had a good experience, just don’t expect too much.  No hot showers, beach bathrooms and you’re in a parking lot.  We had no issues with the camp host or State staff, in fact they were helpful.  Other campers were respectful and friendly.  What you get is a great big beautiful beach!

Beautiful Beach, OK Camping

There has never been tent camping allowed here. There is RV or trailer camping but no tent and no bathrooms here.   Make sure you check the water quality since it can be an issue at times since it is near the Mexico border.

No Tent Camping

Camped overnight here. Sights are easy to find..clearly marked. The camp hosts were very nice and gave clear directions and informative rules handout. Sites are for self contained RV no tent camping. Sites are all on asphalt so it’s kinda like a parking lot, sites are close together but I didn’t feel like we lacked privacy. Everyone was very considerate, if music was played it was pretty low and off by quiet time at 10pm. Only thing was fire pits not provided so bring your own and keep it in your site no fire on the sand. No sewer at site and they charge $10 for a timed dump…not thrilled with that. 

Camping beachside

Silver strand

Can’t beat the proximity to the beach! Spots next to the road are loud and the campground is busy with small parking lot style areas, but if you can get a spot backing on to the beach, A+. Nice proximity to San Diego attractions as well. Would stay here again. 

Excellent beach campground

We stayed in 134, right on the sand. Our 27' trailer (with butt over sand, incredibly) and full-size truck fit comfortably in our spot, and several folks with fifth wheels also looked to have plenty of room. With 50 amp electric and a daily pump truck for $20 (they literally suck your tanks into theirs), you basically have full hookups. For the price, I can't imagine it gets any better.

  

The campground itself is, if you look in one direction, a parking lot. Look the other way and you're on the same beach Navy SEALs train on. Mostly families out here having a good time.

  

Location is great for biking, with a separated trail that runs the strand all the way down to Imperial Beach and to ritzy Coronado. Driving into San Diego proper isn't too bad, as long as you don't mind Southern California driving in general.

  

One thing to watch out for: Thanks to rain, several beachside sites were getting taken over by sand. One family spent about two hours digging themselves enough room for backing into.

Bikes, birds, beach...a blast!

This is an RV only camp. All units need to be self contained. They lock entrance gate and restrooms around sunset. 
Sites are about 25 feet wide, mostly level. But no separation between sites. Road noise is high. 
A pedestrian tunnel under the road leads to San Diego bay and an aquatic center that rents kayaks and paddle boards. Also nice hiking trails overlooking the bay and navy ships. 
If you ant a beach camp and don’t mind road noise or very close neighbors, this may be just for you. 

Could have been 3 stars without road noise

Paved. Crowded. Polluted ocean, no swimming allowed at this time. Expensive.  But you are on an uncrowded beach. 

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