Silver Strand State Beach Campground

Silver Strand State Beach Campground is a great location along the San Diego coast to enjoy beautiful sunsets over the Pacific and still be close to all the attractions of San Diego. Swimming, surfing, boating, water-skiing, volleyball, and picnicking are popular activities at Silver Strand.

Directly across the highway from the beach on San Diego Bay are the Mission Bay Aquatic Center providing instruction in surfing, sailing, and many other water sports. Just south of Silver Strand Beach is Southwestern College's Crown Cove Aquatic Center with facilities on Mission Bay and on the ocean side of Highway 75. Crown Cove offers lessons in activities such as paddling, sailing, and surfing, plus safe boating education.

Silver Strand State Beach Campground is limited to self-contained RVs or trailers. RVs or trailers must have a running water system and flushable toilet with holding tank or a manufactured self-contained toilet system. No tent camping is allowed. The sites are arranged side-by-side in long rows. Reservations are strongly recommended. The campground gate closes at night at varying times depending on the season, usually between 7 and 9 PM.

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Silver Strand Beach CampgroundCampground Basics
Location:	Along Highway 75, south of Coronado
Camping Season:	Open year-round
Number of Sites:	120
Max. People per Site:	8 (including children)
Vehicles per Site:	2 (one driven and one towed)
Pets:	Pets must be kept on leash and always attended.
Operated by:	California State Parks
Silver Strand State Beach Information:	(619) 435-5184

Reservations for Silver Strand Beach Campground
Reservations available	Silver Strand Beach Campground reservations are available up to 6 months in advance of arrival date.
Maximum Vehicle Length:	40 feet
Accessible Sites:	#101, 102, 201, 202, 203
Fees:	$85 per night for premium site $65 per night for standard site
Online Reservations at ReserveCalifornia:	Silver Strand State Beach Campground Reservations or call (800) 444-PARK (7275) between 8 AM and 6 PM
Check-out/Check-in	Check-out: Noon Check-in: 2:00 PM

Silver Strand Campground Amenities
Campsites:	Picnic table, fire ring, water and electric hook-ups
Campground:	Restrooms with flush toilets, piped water
Showers:	Outdoor
Dump Station:	Yes
Campground Map:	Silver Strand Campground Map
Nearby Attractions:	Crown Cove Aquatic Center, Crown Cove swimming beach Nature walks, kayak tours, campfire programs, and Junior Rangers. San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge Bike path and Coronado Cays Park
Updates	Last Updated September 2025

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Silver Strand State Beach campground, San Diego, CA

Silver Strand Beach Campground

Reviews from Previous Campers

2021 - 2024

Campground is right on the beach.

Spaces just wide enough to fit your RV or trailer and extend awning.

Restrooms and showers close at 7 pm.

Southern California Beach Attractions

Visitors to Southern California beaches have so many places to explore and enjoy.

Surfing on some of the best waves in California at places like San Onofre, Black's Beach, and Tourmaline

Excellent pier fishing for a wide variety of fish at spots like Imperial Beach, Ocean Beach, and San Clemente

Enjoying strolling along glistening sand and watching the sunset at beaches like Coronado, Del Mar, Laguna Beach, and Zuma

Watch top-rated beach volleyball competition at venues such as Manhattan Beach and Hermosa

Immerse yourself in the fun and excitement of destination beaches like Venice, Redondo, and Santa Monica

Watch surfing competitions at Huntington Beach, Salt Creek, Oceanside, and Coronado

Attend the San Clemente Ocean Festival and the Carlsbad Beach Fest held in July

Key Silver Strand Beach Campground Regulations

Vehicles must be parked on the pavement within the campsite area.
Fires must be in designated concrete fire rings only
Pets are not allowed on the beach or the bayside of the park.
Generators may only be operated between the hours of 10 AM and 8 PM.

Be careful when you make your reservation that your vehicles will fit within the space allowed at your site.

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General Camping Information

Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. If using a reservation website, check to be sure your vehicles will fit in the parking space for your campsite.

In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, obtain firewood locally.

Accessible Sites

Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate