San Elijo Sb Campground
Open — Open year-round for reservations through ReserveCalifornia. Camp store and laundry facility are currently closed. Check-in is at 2:00 PM with no early check-in available.
Beach Hazards Statement issued January 1 at 7:42PM PST until January 4 at 10:00AM PST by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...High astronomical tides in the mornings will result in minor tidal overflow and local beach flooding. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...Through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Minor tidal overflow, beach flooding, and coastal erosion most likely during times of high tides. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Predicted high tides at La Jolla: 6.9 feet at 726 AM Friday, 7.0 feet at 814 AM Saturday, 6.8 feet at 901 AM Sunday.
Flood Warning issued January 1 at 3:59PM PST until January 2 at 5:00AM PST by NWS San Diego CA
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in California... San Diego River At Fashion Valley affecting San Diego County. For the San Diego River...including Fashion Valley...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...San Diego River at Fashion Valley. * WHEN...Until late tonight. * IMPACTS...At 7.5 feet, Action stage. The first real impacts are seen on the San Diego River at this level. Low lying roads in and around Fashion Valley Mall begin to take on water. Avenida Del Rio is the first road to begin flooding. At 9.0 feet, More extensive low lying road flooding begins in and around Fashion Valley including Fashion Valley Road. Parking structures in and around Fashion Valley Mall can begin to take on water at the lowest levels. At 10.0 feet, More extensive flooding begins at this level, more than just low lying areas. Fashion Valley Mall parking garage is taking on water at the lower levels, with 1 to 2 feet of water in the garage. Water on the Town and Country hotel parking lot adjacent to the river and USGS gage. At 11.0 feet, The parking garages in Fashion Valley Mall can have up to 3 feet of water on the lowest levels. Water may begin to surround area hotels such as the River Leaf Inn. The Mission Trolley Station on Ward Road may begin to flood. Flooding begins on Camino De La Reina (under Highway 163). * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:47 PM PST Thursday the stage was 10.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 3:47 PM PST Thursday was 12.7 feet. - Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage late this afternoon to 9.5 feet this evening. It will then rise above flood stage this evening to 11.2 feet late this evening. It will fall below flood stage again late tonight to 3.9 feet Sunday evening. It will then rise to 4.7 feet Monday afternoon. It will fall again and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.4 feet on 03/21/2023. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
San Elijo State Beach Campground is located along the San Diego Coast in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, providing one of Southern California's premier coastal camping experiences. The campground sits atop scenic bluffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean, offering approximately 165 campsites with a mix of RV hookup sites and standard non-hookup sites. Sites feature tables and have access to flush restrooms with showers, though sites themselves offer limited shade. The beach below is accessible via stairs from the campground and is popular for swimming, surfing, boogie-boarding, and skim-boarding. A nearby reef attracts snorkelers and divers. The narrow stretch of sand extends along Coast Highway 101 for about three-quarters of a mile north from San Elijo Lagoon's entrance channel. The campground includes modern amenities such as a dump station, outdoor showers, drinking water, and wheelchair-accessible facilities. RV sites with hookups accommodate rigs up to 24 feet, while non-hookup sites can handle up to 35 feet. Reservations fill quickly, especially during high season and holidays, and are available on a rolling basis six months in advance through ReserveCalifornia. Check-in time is 2:00 PM with no early check-in available.
Directions
Exit Interstate 5 at Encinitas Boulevard and head west. Turn left on South Coast Highway and follow it south for about 2 miles. The campground is located at 2050 South Coast Highway 101 in Cardiff.
Nearby Campgrounds
- San Elijo Sb Group Campground 0.0mi
- South Carlsbad State Beach 5.9mi
- Guajome Campground 15mi
- Silver Strand Sb Campground 28mi
- San Onofre Sb Bluff Campground 30mi
- San Onofre Sb Bluffs Group Campground 30mi
- San Onofre Sb San Mateo Campground 32mi
- San Mateo Group Site 32mi
- Palomar Mountain Sp Cedar Grove Group Camp 31mi
Location
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 | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $15 - $95 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 74ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 35ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (760) 753-5091 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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