Bolsa Chica State Beach

Bolsa Chica State Beach Overview

Bolsa Chica State Beach campground is right on one of the more popular beaches in Southern California about 1 mile north of the Huntington Beach Pier. It has 57 campsites with water and power. You can only camp with “self-contained’ trailers and RVs (up to 40 feet) at the campground (no tents). The odd numbered sites (1-59) arebeach front, and the even numbered sites (2-60) are offthe beach (view of Pacific Coast Highway).

Amenities include flush toilets, indoor/outdoor showers and an RV dump station. There are also basketball courts, picnic areas, a concession stand/restaurant and lifeguard station.

The camping fee includes 2 vehicles. The 3rd vehicle will have an extra charge. Your vehicles must also fit within the lines of the campsite. There is a maximum overnight occupancy of 8 persons per campsite. Fire rings are available on the sand on a first-come first-served basis. You can also have a propane fire ring at your campsite. Generators are also not permitted at the campground.

Bolsa China State Beach – Area Recreation

Bolsa Chica State Beach is known for its softer surf, water sports, surf fishing, sand volleyball, sunbathingand soaking up the beach scene. The (surf) break is good for beginning surfers.Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve is also located just across the street.

Moro Campground at Crystal Cove State Park is another option. It has 59 campsites (29 with electric hookups) and is about 16 miles south on Pacific Coast Highway.

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Amenities

Camp Store
Concession Stand
Drinking Water
Dump Station
Electrical Hookup
Fire Pit
Fire Rings
Lifeguards
Pay Phone
Pets OK
Picnic Tables
Recycling Center
Restaurant
Restrooms (Flush Toilets)
RV Hookups
Showers
Snack Bar

Activities

Basketball
Beach
Beach Access
Beach Combing
Biking
Bird Watching
Boating (non motorized)
Fishing
Hiking
Kayaking
Kite Surfing
Mountain Biking
Ocean
Photography
Picnicking
Skin Diving
Snorkeling
Stargazing
Surf Fish
Surfing
Swimming
Volleyball
Walking Trails
Water Sports
Whale Watching
Wildlife Viewing
Wind Surfing

17851 Pacific Coast Highway
Huntington Beach, California 92649
714 846-3460

Lat / Long:

33.691601, -118.043892

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Bolsa Chica State Beach Comments & Reviews

Visited Bolsa Chica State Beach Campground lately? We'd love to hear about your adventure. Did you find us useful? Did we forget something? Anything our community should know before heading out to Bolsa Chica State Beach?

Becky says:

Mar 22 2018 at 6:49 pm

Can I bring my own, portable fire pit to the campground?

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- Campsite Photos says:
  
  Mar 22 2018 at 8:39 pm
  
  Hi Becky,
  Not sure if you can, usually campgrounds allows it if it is a self contained fire pit. I recommend you call Bosla Chica State Beach directly at: 714 846-3460
  
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Mellody says:

Jun 6 2018 at 8:16 pm

Are bathrooms open 24 hours and any indoor showers?

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- Campsite Photos says:
  
  Jun 7 2018 at 9:13 am
  
  Hi Mellody,
  The bathrooms at Bolsa Chica State Beach are open 24 hours, and there are no indoor showers (only outdoor).
  
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Lizette Tirado says:

Jul 20 2018 at 10:59 pm

Do you allow tent over the trucks for sleeping

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- Campsite Photos says:
  
  Jul 21 2018 at 11:48 am
  
  Yes, those are allowed at Bolsa Chica State Beach campground.
  
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Annabel Alford says:

Dec 1 2018 at 4:16 pm

It is NORTH of Huntington pier, not south.

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- Campsite Photos says:
  
  Dec 2 2018 at 1:27 pm
  
  Thanks Annabel. We made the correction.
  
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Sissi says:

Nov 9 2019 at 6:47 pm

Do I have to make a reservation before the day I’m going

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- Campsite Photos says:
  
  Nov 10 2019 at 8:30 am
  
  Hi Sissi,
  Pretty sure ReserveCalifornia doesn’t allow for day before reservations but you can give it a try. If there is availability at Bolsa Chica State Park you will be able to camp there w/o a reservation.
  
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frankie dixon says:

Jun 20 2022 at 2:21 pm

Can you “camp” in your suv?

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- Campsite Photos says:
  
  Jun 20 2022 at 2:39 pm
  
  Yes you can!
  
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Annie says:

Jul 17 2022 at 9:04 pm

Does anyone know if there is a dishwashing sink at the bathrooms at Bolsa Chica?

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- Annie says:
  
  Aug 14 2022 at 1:54 pm
  
  There is no dishwashing sink, but there are two bathroom-like sinks with “push button” water faucets.
  
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Heather says:

Apr 14 2023 at 1:07 pm

It says the front row spots are 25’ max for trailers. Does that include the hitch? Or just the trailer itself?

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- Campsite Photos says:
  
  Apr 14 2023 at 1:24 pm
  
  Hi Heather,
  It includes the hitch.
  
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