21 Beautiful Beach Campsites
What’s better than packing up the car and heading to the beach for the day? How about trading in your sleeping pad for the sand, falling asleep to the sound of waves crashing, and eating your breakfast looking out over the ocean. You can do just that at one of these 21 beautiful beach camping spots. So take a look at our list, pack up your camping gear and swimsuit, and head out for a seaside camping trip before summer’s end.
1. Assateague Island
Maryland | Car Camping | Learn more.
2. The Napali Coast
Hawai’i | Backpacking | Learn more.
3. Olympic National Park - Second Beach
Washington | Backpack/Walk-in | Learn more.
4. Sand Dollar Beach
California | Car Camping | Learn more.
5. Mustang Island
Texas | Car Camping | Learn more.
6. Gold Bluff Beach
California | Car Camping | Learn more.
7. Polihale Beach
Hawai’i | Car Camping | Learn more.
8. Olympic National Park - First Beach
Washington | Car Camping | Learn more.
9. The Lost Coast
California | Backpacking | Learn more.
10. Hammocks Beach State Park
North Carolina | Kayak Camping | Learn more.
11. Orcas Island
Washington | Backpacking/Walk-in | Learn more.
12. Francis Beach
California | Car Camping | Learn more.
Photo: Austin Brizgys
13. Jones Island
Washington | Kayak Camp | Learn more.
14. Wildcat Campground
California | Backpacking | Learn more.
Photo: Derrick Story
15. Salt Creek
Washington | Car Camping | Learn more.
16. Catalina Island
California | Backpacking | Learn more.
17. Olympic Coast
Washington | Backpacking | Learn more.
18. Cape Lookout
Oregon | Car Camping | Learn more.
19. Rialto Beach
Washington | Backpacking | Learn more.
20. Cumberland Island
Georgia | Car Camping | Learn more.
21. Limekiln State Park
California | Car Camping | Learn more.
Remember to always follow Leave No Trace ethics on your adventures.
