San Clemente Beach Camping

Orange County

San Clemente Beach, Orange County, California
San Clemente Beach, Orange County, California

San Clemente Beach Camping

Orange County


San Clemente RV Campground

San Clemente State Beach's RV and trailer campground provides full hook-ups of water, electricity (50 and 30 amp), and sewer. Generators, TVs, and radios may be operated between 10 AM and 8 PM. Dogs must be kept on leash and confined to a tent or vehicle at night. The showers take tokens.

The short Nature Trail and Butterfly Trail lead off from the RV campground near sites 66-67 and loop back to the road just east of the campground.



map of San Clemente State Beach RV Campground, Orange County, CA

San Clemente Tent Campground

The campsites in San Clemente State Beach's tent campground are also sometimes called Family Sites since they are not limited to tents. Small RVs often camp here, but there are no hook-ups as there are in the RV campground.

According to previous campers, sites 74 through 90 have the best views of the ocean since they are near the edge of the bluffs. Among those, sites 82, 83 and 85 have the best views. A fence separates the campground from the bluffs.

Camping fees cover one vehicle and one towed vehicle. Extra vehicles are allowed for a fee. Each campsite is for a maximum of 8 people. As in the RV campground, dogs must be kept on a leash and confined to a vehicle or tent at night. A number of previous campers noted skunks wandering around at night, so carry a flashlight when headed to the restroom.

map of San Clemente State Beach Campground, Orange County, CA

San Clemente Camping Fees and Reservations

Fees:
RV campsites with hookups: $65 per night
Standard sites: $40 per night
Group campsites: $250-$300
Online Reservations at ReserveCalifornia:
San Clemente State Beach Campground Reservations
or call (800) 444-PARK (7275) between 8 AM and 6 PM



Crystal Cove State Park Campground

8471 N. Coast Hwy., south of Corona Del Mar and north of Laguna Beach
(949) 494-3539

Moro Campground Facilities

  • 58 family campsites total
  • 28 of them designated for RV or trailer up to 38' with water and electric hook-ups
  • 30 designated low impact1
  • Restrooms, showers, piped water, picnic tables
  • Dump station

1Low Impact = Soft-sided trailers, van conversions, or tents

Camping Fees and Reservations

Rates: $25 for standard site, $55 for premium site, $75 for sites with hook-ups
Online Reservations at ReserveCalifornia:
Crystal Cove State Park Campground Reservations
or call (800) 444-PARK (7275) between 8 AM and 6 PM


South Carlsbad State Beach Camping

The campsites in South Carlsbad State Beach are located along the bluff overlooking the ocean. The entrance to the campground is at Poinsettia Lane and Carlsbad Boulevard. Sites are arranged in parking lot style, with a row of bushes separating many of the sites. Sites in the ocean-front row are designated as Premium, while the back row offers Standard Sites. Hook-up sites have recently been added, including some dual hook-up sites.

The campground is divided in half, with sites 1 - 130 north of the entrance kiosk and the rest to the south. A seasonal camp store (April - October) sells firewood, ice, and basic supplies. Laundry facilities are available there. During the summer campfire programs are held at the campfire circle near the store.

Access to the beach is via a number of convenient stairways or a ramp near the south end of the campground (between sites #179 and #180). Restrooms with token operated showers are situated all along the campground.

South Carlsbad State Beach Reservations and Fees

  $35 for Standard Sites
  $50 for Premium Sites
  $60 for Standard hook-up Sites
  $75 for Premium hook-up Sites
  $100 for Premium Dual hook-up Sites
Online Reservations at ReserveCalifornia:
South Carlsbad State Beach Campground Reservations
or call (800) 444-PARK (7275) between 8 AM and 6 PM


San Clemente, Orange County, CA

San Clemente Beach


Greater Area RV Campgrounds

Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina

1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach, CA
949) 729-3863
Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort
RV Sites: 382 RV sites, tent sites
Amenities: Back Bay Bistro, banquet facilities, market place, pool and spa, watersports and beach rentals, playground, fitness center, laundry, restrooms, marina, boat launch
Rates: $$$$



Oceanside RV Park

1510 South Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA
(760) 722-4404   Oceanside RV Park
RV Sites: Full hook-ups, 30 amp, cable TV, tent sites
Amenities: Propane, laundry, bathrooms with showers, meeting room, spa, pool, walk to the beach
Rates: $$

Paradise by the Sea RV Resort

1537 South Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA
(760) 439-1376   Paradise by the Sea RV Resort
RV Sites: 91 sites with Cable TV, WiFi, full hook-ups, 30 amp or 50 amp
Amenities: Pool, hot tub, restrooms, laundry, small grocery/RV store, recreation room, beach rentals, walk to beach
Rates: $$

Sunset Vista RV Park

Pacific Coast Hwy. at 1st Street, Huntington Beach, CA
(714) 536-5286   Sunset Vista RV Park Reservations
Camping Season: October 1 - May 31
RV Sites: Oceanside sites with water and electric hook-ups (30 and 50 amp)
Amenities: Restrooms, outside showers, central disposal station.
Rates: $$

Nearby Inland Parks with Campgrounds

Ronald W. Caspers Wilderness Park

33401 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano, CA
(949) 923-2210 or (949) 923-2207
Facilities: Family Campground, RV electrical hook-ups, dump station, BBQs, restrooms, showers, trails, nature center, interpretive programs, equestrian camp
Fees: $20 per night plus $6 per night electrical fee for those using hook-ups
Reservations: Orange County Parks - Caspers Wilderness

O'Neill Regional Park

30892 Trabuco Canyon Road, Trabuco Canyon, CA
(949)923-2260 or (949)923-2256
Facilities: 79 Family Campsites for tents or RVs, group campgrounds, equestrian camping, restrooms, showers, sanitary station, nature center, playground
Fees: $20 per night
Reservations: Orange County Parks - O'Neill Region Park Camping

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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