Established Camping
New Brighton State Beach
Warning 3 Alerts are In Effect
There are 3 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 3 Alerts are In Effect
There are 3 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
<p>Due to inclement weather during the Fall/Winter season, this park may infrequently have to close and park visitors be relocated. If this is the case, campers will have the option to receive a full refund from the day of evacuation or be relocated to another park in the Santa Cruz District based upon availability. Thank you for your understanding.</p> <p> </p>
<p> </p> <p>California State Parks wants to thank our park visitors for helping us keep our parks and environment clean. In 2018, State Parks installed new RV dump station collection systems at ten state park units as part of a pilot program to help us protect the environment and are added amenities for our visitors. </p> <p>Following the success of the initial pilot program in 2018, an additional eleven park units have been added to the program. The service is available for campers, day-use or transient visitors for $10-$20 per use, depending on the location. Please note that visitors with current reservations arriving on or after April 13, 2021, who are interested in using the RV dump stations may be required to pay the use fee. The price per campsite for these state parks does not include the use of a dump station. View the following link: <a href="https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=1029">Camping Information</a></p>
<p>The following campgrounds of the Santa Cruz District are collectively restricted to an occupancy limit of 30 days by the same person(s), equipment or vehicles in any calendar year: [CCR 4455(a)]</p> <p>Big Basin Redwoods State Park (Including Little Basin sub-unit)</p> <p>Butano State Park</p> <p>Castle Rock State Park</p> <p>Half Moon Bay State Beach</p> <p>Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park</p> <p>Manresa State Beach</p> <p>New Brighton State Beach</p> <p>Portola Redwoods State Park</p> <p>Seacliff State Beach</p> <p>Sunset State Beach</p> <p> </p>
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.
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiAvailable
- VerizonAvailable
- AT&TGood
- T-MobileGood
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Big Rig Friendly
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 $10 to use the dump station. Excellent stay recommend going to Gayles deli in Capitola for sandwiches.
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New Brighton SB
Nice quiet spot. Rangers were helpful and accommodating. Great views and easy access to beach.
Open sites without reservation
Not sure why the reserve california site says every SP or SB on the coast has 0 sites for the foreseeable future, but we decided to take our chances. Yes! arrived at like 3 pm and they still had 10 open sites. We got site 72.
Like other reviews said, this campground is super "non-private" but it reminded me of... any other state beach/state park, so not a big deal for us. It was nice and quiet, mostly RVS or vanlifers. Bathrooms were fine, no lines ever. Lots of cute dogs.
"Premium" sites (bluff, beautiful beach views) are 50$ 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!
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Location
New Brighton State Beach is located in California
Directions
From Hwy 1 (Park Ave/New Brighton Beach, exit 436): Go 1 block W, then follow signs S on McGregor Rd.
Address
1500 Park Avenue
Capitola, CA 95010
Coordinates
36.979241 N
121.936601 W