Park Description
Bolsa Chica State Beach in Huntington Beach California extends three miles from Sunset Beach to Seapoint Avenue and offers electric and water only RV sites with a dump station available. Bring the bikes or surf boards to this popular destination on the California Coast.
Bolsa Chica State Beach is a popular beachfront campground located in Huntington Beach, California. Situated along the scenic Pacific Coast Highway, this state beach offers a beautiful coastal setting and a range of recreational activities for visitors to enjoy.
Bolsa Chica State Beach provides both RV and tent camping options. The campground offers spacious and well-maintained campsites, some of which are located directly on the beach, providing stunning ocean views and convenient beach access. The campsites may have picnic tables, fire rings, and access to restroom and shower facilities.
The beach itself is a major attraction at Bolsa Chica State Beach. Stretching over three miles, it offers opportunities for swimming, sunbathing, beachcombing, and various water activities such as surfing, boogie boarding, and fishing. The beach is known for its scenic beauty and wildlife, including numerous bird species that can be observed in the nearby Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve.
Bolsa Chica State Beach also features amenities to enhance visitors’ experience. These may include picnic areas with tables and barbecues, bike paths for cycling enthusiasts, and a visitor center that provides information about the beach and its surroundings. Lifeguards are typically on duty to ensure beachgoer safety.
Campers at Bolsa Chica State Beach can enjoy nearby attractions and activities in Huntington Beach and the surrounding area. This includes exploring the vibrant downtown area with its shops, restaurants, and entertainment options. Other popular activities include visiting the Huntington Beach Pier, participating in water sports, and enjoying scenic hikes in nearby parks and trails.
Reservations are recommended to secure a campsite at Bolsa Chica State Beach, especially during peak seasons or holidays. It’s important to review and follow the campground’s rules and regulations, which may include restrictions on pets, campfires, and quiet hours, to ensure a pleasant and respectful camping experience for all visitors.
In summary, Bolsa Chica State Beach in Huntington Beach, California, offers a picturesque coastal camping experience. With its beachfront campsites, beach access, and a range of recreational activities, campers can enjoy the natural beauty and outdoor adventures that this popular state beach has to offer.
Amenities (ordered by popularity)
Pets - Allows pets to stay. Special rules will likely apply so check with park regarding the pet rules. If you like camping with pets this campground or RV park is an option.
Electric - Offers electric service to the sites. This electric service may be 20 amp, 30 amp, or 50 amp and may or may not be available at all campsites. Our information, reviews and photos suggest that if you have an electric powered device this destination has electric service available.
Water - Water hookups or water fill locations. Water is available here for your drinking pleasure.
Back-in - Back-in sites available. Have no fear you can back it in here.
Bathrooms - Bathrooms available. If you are looking for a campground or RV park with bathrooms including toilets or restrooms reviews and our data show that this location has you covered.
Dogs - Allows pets including dogs. Our information, reviews or photos suggest that dogs are allowed at this park. Be mindful of rules and call ahead for any breed or quantity restrictions.
Public Park - Publicly managed. This campground or RV park is a public park managed by a state, federal, or municipal agency. Generally these types of parks have stricter rules on camping.
Fishing - Fishing on site or close by. If you are an angler who likes to fish this destination may be the right place for you to camp. When fishing be aware of local laws regarding fishing regulations and licenses.
Dump Station - On-site dump station for draining sewage tanks. Our information, reviews or photos suggest that this spot has a dump station available. Fees may be charged for dump station use; contact the location office or manager for information and rules about the dump station.
Hiking - Hiking opportunities immediately from the campground or within a very close distance. If you like to hike, explore on foot or even jog/ run this RV park or campground has access to hiking trails.
Dirt - Dirt camping pads. The information, reviews and photos we have reviewed suggest that the campsites are dirt, gravel, rock or some form of material that is not grass or concrete. Dirt sites are not a bad thing just a factual thing. Bring some mats for the dirt.
Family Friendly - Family friendly. This can include scheduled activities, playgrounds, game rooms or simply a family friendly camping environment. If you are looking for a family friendly RV park or campground this one may fit the bill.
Video - Video available for viewing. Videos provide a more intimate look at a location to discover if the campground or RV park is right for your next camping trip.
Pull-In - Pull-in style RV sites. These sites generally are best suited to RV coaches with a windshields. Pull-in can include pull thru sites or sites designed specifically to pull nose in and back out to leave.
Scenic - Offers scenic views of the surrounding area. If you want to camp in a RV park or campground with scenic views this one fits the mold.
Firepits - Our information, reviews or photos suggests has fire pits available for campfires. Fire pits may be available at all sites or select sites.
Walking Trail - Access to a walking trail or walking area. If you want to stretch the legs this location has opportunities to do so.
Trails - Onsite or immediate access to recreational trails. The trail may be a multi-use paved path or dirt hiking trail but should be suitable to recreational movement. If you want trails this place has them.
State Park - Operated by or located within a public state park. State parks tend to be more outdoorsy in style of camping. If you want to camp in a state park this campground or RV park offers that ability.
Kayaking - Access to kayaking opportunities. Kayaking can performed in rivers, lakes, ponds and the ocean. Know before you go but this campground or RV park has access to kayaking opportunities.
Paved - Paved roads or site pads. Pavement can be asphalt, concrete or paver stones. Minimizing dust and capable of supporting large heavy RVs this RV park or campground has pavement.
Public Parking - Provides public parking. This applies to both public and private parks. If the campground or RV park allows non-guests to park in the location.
Park - Within a public park or park like setting. If you want a park to camp at this RV park and campground may suit your needs.
Beach - At or on the beach. Remember to bring the sunscreen, towel or maybe the surf board to this location. Reviews, information and our data show that this location is at or near the beach and is an option for campers looking to camp at the beach.
Partial Hookup - Providing sites with partial hookup amenities. Partial hookups may include electric only, electric and water or in some cases electric sewer or water sewer.
Pads - Providing some form of a concrete, paved or stone parking pad or patio. If you seek a pad to park on or a concrete patio outside your door this RV park or campground may be a choice.
Surfing - Within close proximity to a surfing location. If you like to surf the waves and want to camp where you can surf this campground or RV park may be a good choice.
