A paved campsite with a picnic table and fire ring, marked with an accessible-site post

Campground Map & Site Numbers

The official South Carlsbad State Beach campground map, published by California State Parks, numbers the sites 1 to 223. Oceanfront sites without hookups are 1–72 and 156–213 (except accessible sites 16 and 184). Inland sites are mostly 73–152. The hookup sites are 132–134 and 214–223, and six sites are kept for camp hosts.

At a Glance

Site Numbers at a Glance

Ocean, no hookup1–15, 17–72, 156–183, 185–213

Inland, no hookup73–152 (most numbers)

Inland hookup132, 133

Ocean single hookup214

Ocean double hookup215, 217, 218, 220–223

Accessible16, 77, 87, 97, 108, 119, 126, 148, 153, 184; hookup 134, 216, 219

Camp hosts98, 127, 131, 135, 154, 155

How the Campground Is Laid Out

The campground sits on the bluff along Carlsbad Boulevard. The park road separates the oceanfront sites, on the bluff above the beach, from the inland sites. Four sets of stairways, spaced along the north and south ends, lead down to the beach. Download the official map from the State Parks park page before you book; it shows where each numbered site sits.

Site Numbers by Type

From the State Parks map (revised September 2025):

Ocean, no hookup: 1–15, 17–72, 156–183 and 185–213.
Inland, no hookup: 73–76, 78–86, 88–96, 99–107, 109–118, 120–125, 128–130, 136–147 and 149–152.
Inland hookup: 132 and 133.
Ocean single hookup: 214.
Ocean double hookup: 215, 217, 218 and 220–223.
Accessible paved, no hookup: 16, 77, 87, 97, 108, 119, 126, 148, 153 and 184.
Accessible paved, hookup: 134, 216 and 219.
Camp hosts (not bookable): 98, 127, 131, 135, 154 and 155.

Choosing a Site

For the view: pick an ocean site. They overlook the beach from the bluff and have no shade.
For an RV with hookups: only 13 sites have power, water and sewer, all numbered between 132 and 223.
For beach access: stay near one of the stairways at the north or south end. The old ramp between sites 179 and 180 is no longer recommended as an accessible route; erosion has narrowed it and it may close.
For an accessible site: the 13 accessible sites are paved and level, with accessible tables and fire rings. Paved tent pads do not take stakes.

A visitor in a beach wheelchair with balloon tires on wet sand by shallow water

Pelican Point

The Pelican Point group site is separate from the numbered sites and appears on ReserveCalifornia as North Loop (Group Site). See camping.

Fees by Site Type

Inland $50, ocean $70, inland hookup $75, ocean single hookup $95 and ocean double hookup $140 a night. See reservations for how to book.

The South Carlsbad State Beach campground bluff above the beach

FAQ

Campground Map & Site Numbers FAQ

Which South Carlsbad campsites are oceanfront?

The State Parks map lists ocean sites without hookups as 1–15, 17–72, 156–183 and 185–213, and ocean hookup sites as 214, 215, 217, 218 and 220–223. Accessible sites are listed separately.

Which South Carlsbad sites have hookups?

Inland hookups are 132 and 133. Ocean hookups are 214 (single) and 215, 217, 218 and 220–223 (double). The accessible hookup sites are 134, 216 and 219.

Where can I get the South Carlsbad campground map?

California State Parks posts the campground map as a PDF on the South Carlsbad State Beach park page, in English and Spanish.

Which campsites are accessible at South Carlsbad?

Non-hookup sites 16, 77, 87, 97, 108, 119, 126, 148, 153 and 184, and hookup sites 134, 216 and 219. You need proof of disability to reserve one, such as a DMV disabled person placard or plate, a disabled veteran plate, or a State Parks Disabled Discount Pass.