New Brighton Beach Camping

Santa Cruz County

New Brighton Beach, Santa Cruz County, California
New Brighton Beach, Santa Cruz County, California

New Brighton Beach Camping

Santa Cruz County


New Brighton State Beach Camping

New Brighton camping is on the wooded bluff overlooking the beach. Trails connect the campground to the beach. Campsites vary in the amount of space and privacy they offer. Most visitors conclude that the premium sites along the edge of the bluff are worth the extra price.

New Brighton Beach campground contains 109 family campsites. Of those, 9 are premium sites, 11 have RV hook-ups, and one bike-in site. No hike-in campsites are available. Also in the campground are 3 group sites. Wheelchair accessible sites are available. Each of the family sites can accommodate up to 8 people.


New Brighton Beach campground, Santa Cruz County, CA

Reservations

Spaces at New Brighton fill up quickly as soon as each month's reservations become available 6 months in advance. New reservations become available every day for an arrival date 6 months in advance of the current date. Group sites are only available for use between March 1 and November 30.

Fees

  • $35 for standard sites
  • $50 for premium sites
  • $50 for hook-up sites
  • $185 for group sites

Reservations


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camping at New Brighton Beach, Santa Cruz County, CA

New Brighton Beach Campsite


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New Brighton Beach Picnic Area




New Brighton Beach Campground Facilities

  • Restrooms and pay showers (25 cents for 2 minutes)
  • Visitor center
  • Campground host (also sells firewood)
  • Campfire circle
  • Overflow parking ($10 per night for extra vehicle)
  • RV sanitation station
  • RV potable water refill station


Advice from Previous Campers at New Brighton Beach

  1. Raccoons may visit your campsite at night looking for food. Be sure food is secure in the locker or in your vehicle.
  2. Best campsites (other than premium): Numbers 1-3, 7, 14, 31, 35, 57, 59, 69, 70 (tent), 91, 92, 96. Sites 67 and 68 make a good 2 family combination.
  3. Limited shade sites: 16-19, 23-26, 28, 29, 32, 33, 67, 68. They suggest you bring a shade tent.
  4. Quiet Hours: Follow the rules regarding quiet hours.
  5. Accessible sites: Don't accidentally reserve an accessible site if you don't have a handicapped placard in your vehicle.
  6. Showers: Bring quarters for showers.

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Ocean Safety

California State Parks and Recreation cautions that "large surf, cold water temperatures, backwash, sudden drop-offs, pounding shorebreak, and dangerous rip currents can turn what seem like safe activities such as playing near the surf line, wading, or climbing on rock outcroppings, deadly." Learn more about ocean safety at CA State Parks: Ocean Safety