Established Camping

New Brighton State Beach

39 Reviews

About

State Park

New Brighton State Beach is one of the most popular beachfront campgrounds in California, offering over 100 developed campsites, including 11 RV hookup sites. With bluff top views of the the Monterey Bay Marine Sanctuary, a visitor center museum, shade ramada for group picnics and special events, and campfire center with free summer programs, it’s no wonder New Brighton State Beach is such a favorite destination!

Fee Info

PARK FEES are due and payable upon entry into the park. Fees include entry for one vehicle and one legally towed vehicle/trailer. Additional vehicles not towed in will be charged an extra vehicle fee. Campers registering with discount passes—e.g. Disabled Discount Pass (DDP) or Distinguished Veteran Pass (POW)—must present discount card and picture ID at check-in time. Discount pass holder must be present when registering and while camping. Registration tags are non-transferable. Day use and annual passes are not valid in campground.

Reservation Info

Visitors will be able to reserve campsites and lodging six months in advance from the current date. Bookings may extend from the arrival date to the desired departure date – based on availability and the park’s maximum stay rules.

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site

Stay Connected

WiFi
Available
Verizon
Available
AT&T
Good
T-Mobile
Good

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites

Features

For Campers

Market
ADA Access
Trash
Picnic Table
Firewood Available
Phone Service
Reservable
WiFi
Drinking Water
Electric Hookups

For Vehicles

Sanitary Dump
Big Rig Friendly

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Alma L.

Ranger

Reviewed May. 14, 2023

Third visit

This was our third visit in a bigger travel trailer this time. Spot 64 was humongous and extremely private. Very close to trail down to the beach as well and like the last time they now charge you $10 to use the dump station. Excellent stay recommend going to Gayles deli in Capitola for sandwiches.

Site64

Month of VisitJune

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Mitch

Scout

Reviewed Dec. 3, 2022

New Brighton SB

Nice quiet spot. Rangers were helpful and accommodating. Great views and easy access to beach.

Site56 and 70

Month of VisitJanuary

haelie A.

Guide

Reviewed Nov. 2, 2022

Open sites without reservation

Not sure why the reserve california site says every SP or SB on the coast has 0 sites for the foreseeable future, but we decided to take our chances. Yes! arrived at like 3 pm and they still had 10 open sites. We got site 72.

Like other reviews said, this campground is super "non-private" but it reminded me of... any other state beach/state park, so not a big deal for us. It was nice and quiet, mostly RVS or vanlifers. Bathrooms were fine, no lines ever. Lots of cute dogs.

"Premium" sites (bluff, beautiful beach views) are 50$ a night, regular sites are 35$, and full hook-up is 50$ too I believe.

Overall, really nice campground, with a trail right to the beach. Enjoyed it!

Site72

Month of VisitDecember