Best camping near Cardiff By The S

14 campgrounds · 14 ranked · updated 2026-07-25 · off-season

Explore the best camping near Cardiff By The S, California — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 14 of 14 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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San Elijo State Beach
#1 San Elijo State Beach Good
0.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 79°F
San Elijo State Beach is a popular camping destination located in the beautiful state of California. This campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable and…
Why 100: 280 things to do within 15 mi
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South Carlsbad State Beach
#2 South Carlsbad State Beach Good
6.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 79°F
South Carlsbad State Beach is a beautiful camping destination located in Carlsbad, California. This campground offers a range of amenities to make your camping experience…
Why 100: 180 things to do within 15 mi
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Escondido RV Resort
#3 Escondido RV Resort Good
13.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 92°F
Escondido RV Resort is an RV park located in Escondido, California, in San Diego County. The facility caters to RV campers seeking accommodations in the region's mild climate. The…
Why 100: 191 things to do within 15 mi
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Oceanside Harbor
#4 Oceanside Harbor Good
14.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Comfortable day · high 72°F· No active weather warnings
Oceanside Harbor camping area, located in the state of California, is a picturesque destination that offers a range of amenities for campers. The campground features…
Why 100: 132 things to do within 15 mi
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Guajome Park
#5 Guajome Park Good
15.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 85°F
Guajome Park camping area in California offers a range of amenities, making it an ideal destination for campers. The campground provides both tent and RV camping options, with…
Why 100: 144 things to do within 15 mi
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Del Mar Beach Military
#6 Del Mar Beach Military Good
15.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 72°F
Del Mar Beach Military campground, located in California, offers a wonderful camping experience with numerous amenities. Situated by the beach, campers can enjoy stunning ocean…
Why 100: 123 things to do within 15 mi
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Mission Bay RV Resort
#7 Mission Bay RV Resort Good
15.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Mission Bay RV Resort is an RV park located near La Jolla in San Diego, California, with capacity for approximately 200 RVs. Situated in coastal Southern California, the resort…
Why 100: 469 things to do within 15 mi
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Campland on the Bay RV resort and campground
#8 Campland on the Bay RV resort and campground Good
16.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Campland on the Bay is an RV resort and campground located near La Jolla in San Diego County, California, at sea-level elevation. The facility accommodates RV camping in a bayside…
Why 100: 463 things to do within 15 mi
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Group Camp Site
#9 Group Camp Site Good
16.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 92°F
The Group Camp Site is a camping area in California that offers various amenities for campers. The campground provides picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets for visitors'…
Why 100: 112 things to do within 15 mi
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Dixon Lake
#10 Dixon Lake Good
16.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 92°F
Dixon Lake Campground in Escondido, California offers established campsites with reservation-only access—no dispersed camping is allowed. Sites include amenities like picnic…
Why 100: 109 things to do within 15 mi
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Fiesta Island Youth Camp
#11 Fiesta Island Youth Camp Good
17.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Fiesta Island Youth Camp is a fee-based campground operated by the City of San Diego located near the city in California. The facility caters to youth groups and serves as a…
Why 100: 470 things to do within 15 mi
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Admiral Baker Military - San Diego NS
#12 Admiral Baker Military - San Diego NS Good
18.8 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Admiral Baker Military - San Diego Ns camping area is a well-equipped campground located in San Diego, California. This military campground offers a range of amenities and…
Why 100: 541 things to do within 15 mi
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Dos Picos
#13 Dos Picos Good
19.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Dos Picos camping area is situated in the scenic state of California. This campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable camping experience. Campers can enjoy…
Why 100: 135 things to do within 15 mi
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Santee Lakes Regional Park
#14 Santee Lakes Regional Park Good
19.9 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Santee Lakes Regional Park is a scenic camping area located in California. The campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay for campers. It features…
Why 100: 473 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Cardiff By The S

The Cardiff By The S area has 14 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

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