Doheny State Beach campground is immediately south of the mouth of San Juan Creek and within sight of the Coast Highway. Beach visitors enjoy surfing, swimming, attending interpretive programs, and exploring the tide pools.
Doheny State Beach campground has 118 campsites. Of those, 33 are premium ocean-front sites, while another 16 are designated for trailers or RVs. The remainder of the sites can accommodate tents, trailers, or RVs. There are no hook-ups at any site.
Doheny State Beach campground has one Group Campsite located at the southern end of the campground.
| Doheny State Beach Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Location: | 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, California |
| Camping Season: | Open year-round |
| Number of Sites: | 118 |
| Max. People per Site: | 8 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 2 (one driven and one towed) |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended |
| Operated by: | California State Parks |
| Doheny State Beach Information: | (949) 496-6171 |
| Reservations for Doheny State Beach Campground | |
|---|---|
| Reservations available | Doheny State Beach Campground reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance of arrival date. |
| Maximum Vehicle Length: | 35 feet |
| Accessible Sites: | #20, 54, 56, 104, 134, 156 |
| Favorite Campsites: | #36, 37, 38, 40, 41, 43, 45, 47, 57, 59, 64, 73, 75, 78, 87, 92 |
| Campground Map: | Doheny State Beach Campground Map |
| Fees: | Inland sites - $50 per night Premium sites - $65 |
| Online Reservations at ReserveCalifornia: | Doheny State Beach Campground Reservations
or call (800) 444-PARK (7275) between 8 AM and 6 PM |
| Check-out, Check-in: | Noon, 2 PM |
| Doheny Beach Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Restrooms with flush toilets, piped water, amphitheater |
| Showers: | Hot showers |
| Dump Station: | Yes |
| Nearby Attractions: | Surfing, swimming, visitor center, bike rentals, Poche Beach, interpretive programs, Junior Rangers, tide pools, Ocean Institute at Dana Point |
| Updates | Last Updated January 2025 |
Doheny Beach's group site is a tent-only camp. It can accommodate from 9 to 40 people and 10 vehicles. The maximum vehicle length is 17 feet.
Fees: $300
Reservations from ReserveCalifornia:
Doheny State Beach Group Campsite Reservations
Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. If using a reservation website, check to be sure your vehicles will fit in the parking space for your campsite.
In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, obtain firewood locally.
Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate
Doheny Beach Campground
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2021 - 2024