Seacliff State Beach Campground
Notice: "Seacliff State Beach Campground is currently closed due to extensive storm damage that was caused in early January 2023." (9/2023) Check the Seacliff State Beach website for updates.
Seacliff State Beach is one of the most popular beaches in Santa Cruz County. With a reputation for gentle surf and great facilities for beach-goers, summer weekends usually see the parking lots full. A popular attraction is the pier which once connected to an old concrete ship beached there in 1929. During the 2017 winter the ship broke into pieces and the pier was damaged. After repairs are made, the pier, which is a popular fishing spot, will reopen. On shore are great picnic areas, a snack shop, and a small Visitors Center.
Seacliff State Beach Campground is only for self-contained RVs and trailers. There is no tent camping. The 63 campsites are arranged in a single row along the edge of the sand, giving campers great views of the ocean from their RVs. Twenty-six of the sites at Seacliff State Beach Campground have full hook-ups. Each site usually has space for campers to set up a small table and a raised fire ring.
Reservations are accepted for most sites. However, a limited number of non-hook up campsites are sold by lottery each day at 12:30 p.m. Prospective campers must be present with their RVs before noon to sign up for the lottery. Any remaining campsites will be first-come, first-served.
