Photo thanks to California State Parks
Silver Strand State Beach Campground
A California State Parks campground for self-contained RVs on the Silver Strand, with water and electric hookups between an ocean beach and San Diego Bay.
Coronado, California · Silver Strand, on SR-75
Season
Year-round
7-night limit May 15–Sept 15
Elevation
Near sea level
Ocean-cooled and mild most of the year
Hookups
Water & electric
No sewer; dump station on site
Big rigs
Up to 40 ft
Paved back-ins; self-contained RVs only
Updated October 8, 2026 · Details checked against the park’s website
RV camping on the sand
The Silver Strand experience
A state beach campground on the Silver Strand where self-contained RVs park in a paved row behind the dunes, with water and electric hookups, an ocean beach on one side and San Diego Bay on the other.
Water & electricAt every site; no sewer hookups
Paved back-in sitesUp to 40 ft; no pull-thrus
Ocean beach2.5 miles of sand, steps from the beach row
Bay side & picnic areasRamadas and BBQs, through 3 tunnels
Dump station & waterAt the south end of the campground
Restrooms & showersCold outdoor showers on both sides
Bike & walking trailsBayshore Bikeway and the Crown Cove loop
Crown Cove Aquatic CenterOn the bay side of the park
Beach wheelchairsPlus beach mats, at the entrance
Dogs in campLeashed; no dogs on the beach
RV rental deliveryApproved concessionaires only
Life at camp
What campers say
The campground report card
We don’t recycle other sites’ reviews, but the published scores are worth reading together: campers love waking up steps from the sand, while RVers mark it down for parking-lot sites, road and aircraft noise and early gate locks.
How RVers rate it
Category scores from Campendium reviewers, out of 5
Field notes from RVers
Longest rig RVers report34 ft Feb 2015
Cell signal reportedVerizon 4G/5GAT&T 4GT-Mobile 4G
Last reported nightly rate$65 Jul 2026
As reported by Campendium and RV LIFE users. Confirm rates, site lengths and policies with the campground before you go.
SR-75, south of Coronado
Getting there
The campground is at 5000 Highway 75, about 4.5 miles south of Coronado on the narrow Silver Strand between the Pacific and San Diego Bay.
From downtown: cross the Coronado Bridge (SR-75), then follow Orange Ave and Silver Strand Blvd south about 4.5 milesFrom the south: I-5 to Palm Ave (SR-75) in Imperial Beach, then SR-75 north along the Strand
SR-75 · SILVER STRAND
Set your GPS
5000 Highway 75, Coronado, CA 92118
To Hotel del Coronado*About 12 min
To Imperial Beach PierAbout 12 min
To the Gaslamp QuarterAbout 20 min
From Los AngelesAbout 2 hr 15 min
Watch the gate times. The gate locks overnight, at 7, 8 or 9 p.m. by season, and opens at 7 a.m.; no vehicles in or out while it’s locked.
Check the water first. Tijuana River sewage closes the ocean and bay to swimming at times; check the county’s beach water quality site before you go.
*Drive times are from Google Maps and OpenStreetMap routing and are approximate. Locator map is approximate, not for navigation.
Around the Strand
Around Coronado
The Hotel del Coronado and Coronado Village are about 4.5 miles north, Imperial Beach is about 5 miles south, and downtown San Diego is about 10 miles away over the Coronado Bridge.
Photo thanks to Christian David (CC BY-SA 4.0)
USS Midway Museum
Walk the hangar and flight decks of a retired aircraft carrier on the downtown waterfront. Plan a few hours and check the site for tickets.
Photo thanks to Christian David (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Balboa Park & the Zoo
Museums, gardens and Spanish-style landmarks around the California Tower, with the San Diego Zoo on the north side of the park.
Photo thanks to Dirk Hansen (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Coronado & the Hotel del
A wide, sandy beach in front of the 1888 Hotel del Coronado, with Orange Ave’s shops and cafés a short walk away.
Photo thanks to USFWS Pacific Southwest Region (public domain)
Living Coast Discovery Center
A small zoo and aquarium in the Sweetwater Marsh on the Chula Vista bayfront, with sea turtles, sharks and birds of prey.
More places to stay
Other parks worth a look
The three closest RV parks and campgrounds we’ve reviewed around San Diego, by drive time.
Photo thanks to La Pacifica RV Park
La Pacifica RV Park
A small, mostly monthly park in San Ysidro near the border, with full hookups and a pool.
Video still thanks to Durellsdownsize
Sun Outdoors San Diego Bay
A newer resort on the Chula Vista bayfront with level concrete sites, a heated pool and a café.
Photo thanks to San Diego Metro KOA Resort
San Diego Metro KOA
A busy family KOA in Chula Vista with long concrete pull-thrus, a pool and a café.
Before you book
Plan your stay
Everything that decides whether Silver Strand fits your rig, your dates and your budget, in one place.
Our take: a rare chance to camp in your RV a few steps from a San Diego ocean beach, with water and electric at every site and Coronado just up the road. It’s essentially a paved parking lot with tight back-in sites, highway and military aircraft noise and early gate locks, and sewage closures can keep you out of the water, so check conditions before you book.
Reported ratesNo published rates · checked Oct 8, 2026
Inland row (water & electric)$65 /night
Beach row (water & electric)$85 /night
Day use, per vehicle$12–$20 /day
State Parks doesn’t publish camping fees; these are the rates listed from ReserveCalifornia data, and Campendium users last reported paying $65 in July 2026. Extra vehicles pay a nightly fee, and Senior (62+) and Disabled Discount Pass holders get a discount with the pass shown at check-in.
Prices are subject to change at any time and may vary by date, season and availability. For the latest pricing, check the park’s rates page or call (619) 435-5184.
Typical July afternoon
Chula Vista75°
Phoenix107°
Ocean-cooled summers: 32° cooler than Phoenix in July, with marine-layer mornings.
Is it right for you?
Who it suits, what to consider, and why it books up.
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Site types
About $65 a night inland, $85 on the beach row.
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Rates & policies
Gates, stay limits, pets, fires and rig rules.
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Before you book
Questions to ask before you reserve.
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Silver Strand State Beach is run by California State Parks, San Diego Coast District. Its campground is a converted beach parking lot for fully self-contained RVs only, with water and electric hookups added in 2013 and no tent camping.
Best for
- Beach lovers: front-row sites look over the dunes to the ocean, and the bay beach is a short walk through a tunnel.
- Cyclists: the Bayshore Bikeway runs past the park toward Coronado and Imperial Beach.
- City sightseeing: Coronado is about 4.5 miles north and downtown San Diego about 10 miles over the bridge.
- Self-contained rigs up to 40 ft: every site is paved, with water and electric.
Consider this
- It feels like a parking lot: sites are tight, with no landscaping; site quality (2.9) and noise (2.6) are Campendium’s lowest scores.
- SR-75 traffic and military aircraft are audible, and the 400s are reported as the loudest row.
- The gate locks as early as 7 p.m. in winter, with no vehicle entry or exit until 7 a.m.
- Sewage-related water closures recur, so swimming and surfing aren’t guaranteed.
Summer in Chula Vista
Typical July afternoon
75°
Chula Vista
Chula Vista
107°
Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbor
32 degrees cooler than Phoenix, with nights near 65°. Normal July highs, 1991–2020.
Every campsite has water and electric hookups but no sewer; there’s a dump station at the south end. State Parks doesn’t publish its camping fees, so the prices below are as listed from ReserveCalifornia data.
Inland row From $65/night
The rows away from the sand, at about $65 a night as reported, the rate Campendium users paid in July 2026.
Beach row From $85/night
Front-row sites closest to the dunes and the ocean, reported at about $85 a night.
Discount passes Call
Holders of the Senior (62+) and Disabled Discount Passes get reduced camping fees; bring the pass to check-in.
RV rental delivery Call
No self-contained RV? Approved concessionaires Luv 2 Camp, MLG Enterprises RV Rentals and The Holidays can deliver one to your site.
NightlyFrom $65Reported; beach row about $85
BookingReserveCaliforniaOnline or 1-800-444-7275
Max stay7 nights in summer14 nights Sept 16–May 14; 30 a year
Check-in2 p.m.Out by noon, no exceptions
GateLocked overnightLocks 7–9 p.m. by season; opens 7 a.m.
Quiet hours10 p.m.–6 a.m.Generators 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
RigsSelf-contained onlyNo tents; 40 ft max; back in
Occupancy8 people, 3 vehiclesOnly one self-contained RV per site
PetsLeashed dogs6-ft leash; not on the beach
FiresPortable pits onlySelf-standing, on asphalt in your site
Checked against parks.ca.gov on October 8, 2026. Rates are subject to change at any time; see the website or call (619) 435-5184 for the latest rates. State Parks doesn’t publish a camping fee table; book and cancel through ReserveCalifornia, whose standard terms apply.
Good to know before you pull in
Five things that change your booking
Ask these on the phone before you reserve.
- Is my rig self-contained enough? Only fully self-contained RVs are allowed, and campers must sleep inside the RV.
- Will my rig fit? Sites are paved back-ins with a 40 ft maximum; give your exact length when you book.
- What time does the gate lock? 7 p.m. in winter, 8 p.m. in spring and fall, 9 p.m. in summer; it opens at 7 a.m.
- Is the water open? Ask about current ocean and bay closures, or check the county’s beach water quality site.
- How long can I stay? 7 nights from May 15 to Sept 15, 14 nights the rest of the year, and 30 nights a year in all.
Know before you go
Frequently asked questions
A few details before you hit the road.
Season: Year-round
Ready to camp on the Silver Strand?
Back in a few steps from the dunes, ride the Bayshore Bikeway to Coronado and watch the sun set over the Pacific. Reserve through ReserveCalifornia for current rates and availability.
Thank you to the people behind these photos and this video. Please support them by giving their work a look. The campground photos come from California State Parks, with our thanks, and the video and video still are by Mountain Guy Adventures on YouTube. Area photos via Wikimedia Commons: Christian David (USS Midway; CC BY-SA 4.0), Christian David (Balboa Park; CC BY-SA 4.0), Dirk Hansen (Hotel del Coronado; CC BY-SA 3.0) and Pacific Southwest Region USFWS (Living Coast; public domain); the images were resized. Other-park photos: La Pacifica RV Park, Sun Outdoors San Diego Bay and San Diego Metro KOA. Review-site logos are trademarks of their owners.
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