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PELICAN POINT GROUP CAMPSITE: This site will
accomodate up to 40 people and 10 vehicles. Up to 2
vehicles may park at the site, all others must park in the
parking lot. Maximum vehicle length is 35 ft.
MOTORHOMES AND TRAILERS are limited to 35 feet.
SPEED LIMIT: The speed limit is 15 mph. Use good
judgment. Children are at play.
GARBAGE: Household garbage only. Please take your
large items (chairs, carpet, boxes, etc.) home.
PETS/DOGS: Must be kept on a leash no longer than six
feet and be under owner control at all times. Except for
service animals, dogs are not permitted on the beach.
Pets/dogs must be confined to a vehicle or tent at night.
Noisy/vicious animals are not allowed. Please clean up
after your animal.
SUBSTANCES such as Ajax, Comet, and diatomaceous
earth may NOT be scattered on the ground. These items
poison nearby plant life, marine life, and can be harmful
to humans.
CAMP STORE: Open March through October for
firewood, ice, and groceries.
SQUIRRELS/WILDLIFE: Do not feed them to avoid
disease, overpopulation, and property damage
FIRES AND FIREWOOD: Fires are allowed only in
established fire rings. NO beach fires. Do not leave
campfires unattended.
PLANTS: All plants are protected. Do not cut or
attach items to plants. Do not damage berm or place
equipment in plant area between campsites.
GENERATORS: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. only!
QUIET HOURS are from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. To ensure
an enjoyable experience for everyone, please do not
disturb other campers, regardless of the time of day
or night.
NOISE: Radios and other sound-producing devices
must not be audible beyond your immediate campsite,
regardless of the time of day or night.
VISITORS: Non-registered guests must exit by 10 p.m.
(quiet hours).
CURFEW: All visitors under the age of 18 must be in their
campsites between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
TRUCKS: Passengers may not ride in the beds of pickup trucks (including those with camper shells). California
Vehicle Code (CVC) laws apply.
THEFT WARNING: Keep your vehicles locked and your
valuables out of sight. Report any suspicious activity to
the park staff.
BICYCLES: Allowed only on paved roads. Bicycle riders
under age 18 must wear a helmet. Bicycles ridden after
dark must have a light. Please ride safely.
MOTORIZED SCOOTERS: Operators must have a
driver’s license or permit to operate. Helmets are
required (CVC 21235).
RECYCLE: Recycle bins are provided for your aluminum
cans and plastic bottles.
ACCESSIBLE PARKING : All vehicles registered
in the campground must park within campsite limits.
Please leave accessible parking spots available for those
using restroom facilities.
ACCESSIBLE CAMPSITES
are 16, 77, 87, 97, 108,
119, 126, 148, 153, and 184. Prior to arrival, visitors with
disabilities who need assistance should contact the
entrance kiosk at (760) 438-3143.
BEACH WHEELCHAIRS
are available to visitors at
no cost. Check out a wheelchair with a photo ID at the
campground entrance kiosk. The wheelchair is located in
the South Ponto Day-Use lot.
GROUP EVENT INFORMATION: The South Carlsbad
campfire center is available for group events.
Restrictions and a fee apply. For event applications and
information, call (760) 438-0707.
LIFEGUARDS: In addition to mobile lifeguards, summer
towers are staffed 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; spring/fall — limited
tower staffing; winter (November-March)—no towers
are staffed. Ask about current conditions/beach safety
before you swim!
BE SAFE AT THE BEACH: The ocean can be dangerous
at any time of the year and in any location. Every year
people drown because they do not understand the
dangers posed by the massive power and strength of
ocean waters. Learn to swim (before you go) and never
swim alone! Do not turn your back at the ocean.
South Carlsbad State Beach
7201 Carlsbad Blvd. • Carlsbad, CA 92008 • (760) 438-3143
INLAND CAMPSITES $35.00
OCEAN CAMPSITES $50.00
INLAND HOOKUPS $60.00 OCEAN SINGLE HOOKUPS $75.00
OCEAN DOUBLE HOOKUPS $100.00
This popular bluff-top campground is located 3 miles south of Carlsbad, 50 miles north of San
Diego. Stairs lead to the beach. For more information, visit the California State Parks website
at www.parks.ca.gov/southcarlsbad.
PARK FEES are due and payable upon entry
into the park. Use the self-registration system
if the entrance station is closed. Campsite fee
covers ONE VEHICLE. All extra-vehicle fees are
collected upon arrival at the park entrance.
OCCUPANCY: Only eight (8) people and three
(3) licensed vehicles per site. No equipment in
the planted areas, please. One vehicle fee is
included with the reservation; second and third
vehicles are an additional $15 upon entry.
During the peak season (March - November),
campers and their equipment are limited to
seven consecutive nights and must vacate the
park for 48 hours before they may return for
additional nights. During the non-peak season
(December - February), campers and their
equipment are limited to 14 consecutive nights
and must vacate the park for 48 hours; then, they
may return for additional nights. The maximum
stay is 30 days per year.
VEHICLE PARKING: Vehicles must be parked
within an assigned campsite — not on the
roadway, in the planted area, or beyond the
campsite number.
HOOKUP SITES: Hookups are available on sites
131-135 and 214-222. Hookups include power,
water, and sewage. One vehicle is included with
the reservation, and the other is $15 per night,
unless it is towed into the park upon check-in.
Campsites 214-222 are double hookup sites and
may have two RVs or two trailers on a site, not to
exceed four licensed vehicles per site. An extra
vehicle fee of $15 applies to each vehicle.
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Oceanside
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Carlsbad State Beach
Carlsbad
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South Carlsbad
State Beach
S10
S11
Leucadia State Beach
(Operated by City of Encintas)
S10
Moonlight State Beach
(Operated by City of Encintas)
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San Elijo State Beach
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ALCOHOL and glass containers are NOT allowed on the
beach or beyond your campsite.
INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS: Ask staff about an
upcoming program schedule.
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Solana Beach
To San Diego
Del Mar
Torrey
Pines
State
Beach
CHECK-OUT TIME is
noon.
Please
leave
site clean and
on time. Check-in time is 2 p.m.
Los Penasquitos
Marsh the
Natural
Preserve
RE-REGISTRATION:
Contact
entrance
station
before
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9 a.m. the morning you are due out.
Torrey Pines State Reserve
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CAMPING RESERVATIONS: You may make camping reservations by calling (800) 444-7275 (TTY 800-274-7275).
To make online reservations, visit our website at www.parks.ca.gov/southcarlsbad.
ALTERNATE FORMAT: If you need this publication in an alternate format,
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contact interp@parks.ca.gov.
La Jolla
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South Carlsbad State Beach Campground
North End Sites 1-130
Day-Use Parking (100 yards)
Your Site # _____________
Highway 101 (Carlsbad Blvd.)
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Campfire Center
Campground
Campground: Group
CH Camp Host Site
Campsite Office
Laundry
Lifeguard Tower
Lookout Point
PACIFIC OCEAN
No Dogs Allowed
Restrooms
Road
South End Sites 131-223
RV Sanitation Station
Stairs
Store
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Walk-In Gate
Water Faucets
INLAND HOOKUP
INLAND NON-HOOKUP
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OCEAN DOUBLE HOOKUP
OCEAN SINGLE HOOKUP
Ramp
OCEAN NON-HOOKUP
PACIFIC OCEAN
PACIFIC OCEAN
Maps not to scale
© 2009 California State Parks (Rev. 2016)