San Elijo Sb Group Campground
Open year-round. Reservations required through ReserveCalifornia. The camp store and laundry facility are currently closed. Check-in at 2:00 PM with no early check-in available.
Beach Hazards Statement issued June 13 at 12:51PM PDT until June 15 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...South swell from 190 degrees with a period of 14 to 16 seconds will generate surf of 3 to 6 feet with sets up to 7 feet along south-facing beaches along with high rip current risk. San Diego County surf will be slightly lower, but hazardous swimming conditions still exists due to high rip current and longshore current risks. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...Now through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous swimming conditions with high rip current and longshore current risk. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm and do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, SWIM PARALLEL TO SHORE and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.
About
San Elijo State Beach Group Campground, known as the Grunion Run site, offers a unique group camping experience on a narrow stretch of coastal bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The fenced group area can host up to 40 campers with parking for 10 vehicles, though only 2 vehicles may park inside the campsite itself. The site is equipped with 6 picnic tables, a fire pit, a barbecue grill, and a single 50-amp hookup providing water and sewer connections. The campground sits along Historic Coast Highway 101, approximately three-quarters of a mile north of San Elijo Lagoon's entrance channel. The nearby reef is part of the San Elijo State Marine Conservation Area, making it popular for surfing and tide pooling. The main campground offers restrooms with flush toilets and showers, drinking water, and an RV dump station. Dogs are permitted in the campground but not on the beach. Reservations are required through ReserveCalifornia. The group site is a pull-through configuration accessed via the northern gate. An extra-long sewage hose is recommended to reach the dump connection. The adjacent beach provides excellent opportunities for swimming, surfing, and enjoying Southern California's mild coastal climate year-round.
Directions
Exit I-5 at Encinitas Boulevard and head west. Turn left (south) on South Coast Highway 101 and continue approximately 2 miles to the campground entrance.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | Yes |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $520 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 35ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 35ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| sd.specialevents@parks.ca.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (760) 753-5091 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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