South Carlsbad State Beach Campground
Reviewed Dec. 11, 2022

Loved It

Paid $70/night for an ocean view dry camp spot, crazy expensive but we loved the vibe and the views here. The campground is fun and active, and everyone is friendly and happy. We had a great time.

We got lucky that our site (#31) was completely flat, didn't even need our levels. Some of the sites are on a full on hill.

There are showers here, $0.50 for 2 minutes, you buy tokens near the entrance.

There is laundry here, but it was kind of awkward. We did a load, just because we didn't want to pass up the convenience, but it's a single washer and a single dryer behind the camp store (outside), and what the camp store uses to wash their rags and towels and stuff. When I went in to check it out I was told it's $1.50/load (payable by quarters in the washer and the dryer is free) but when I went back they said no it's actually $4. They let me pay just $1.50 but I guess it's really $4. They give you a tide pod too.

The camp store is a fun place to hang out and people watch.

There are two dump stations, payable by machine at the dump station, and potable water to fill your tanks (free). Dump is $10 per sign on machine, but $15 per sign at kiosk. We didn't use it so I don't know how much it really is.

You can watch surfers and dolphins and sunsets right from your camp, if you get an ocean side spot. We had a fun time here.

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  • Review photo of South Carlsbad State Beach Campground by Laura M., December 11, 2022
  • Review photo of South Carlsbad State Beach Campground by Laura M., December 11, 2022
  • Review photo of South Carlsbad State Beach Campground by Laura M., December 11, 2022
  • Review photo of South Carlsbad State Beach Campground by Laura M., December 11, 2022
  • Review photo of South Carlsbad State Beach Campground by Laura M., December 11, 2022
  • Review photo of South Carlsbad State Beach Campground by Laura M., December 11, 2022
  • Review photo of South Carlsbad State Beach Campground by Laura M., December 11, 2022
  • Review photo of South Carlsbad State Beach Campground by Laura M., December 11, 2022
  • Review photo of South Carlsbad State Beach Campground by Laura M., December 11, 2022
  • Review photo of South Carlsbad State Beach Campground by Laura M., December 11, 2022
  • Review photo of South Carlsbad State Beach Campground by Laura M., December 11, 2022
  • Review photo of South Carlsbad State Beach Campground by Laura M., December 11, 2022
  • Review photo of South Carlsbad State Beach Campground by Laura M., December 11, 2022
  • Review photo of South Carlsbad State Beach Campground by Laura M., December 11, 2022
  • Review photo of South Carlsbad State Beach Campground by Laura M., December 11, 2022
  • Review photo of South Carlsbad State Beach Campground by Laura M., December 11, 2022
  • Review photo of South Carlsbad State Beach Campground by Laura M., December 11, 2022