San Clemente Beach Campgrounds
Orange County

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

San Clemente Beach Campgrounds
Orange County


San Clemente State Beach Campgrounds

San Clemente State Beach campgrounds are located at 225 Avenida Calafia in San Clemente. The state beach offers two campgrounds, one designated for RVs or trailers and providing them with full hook-ups. The other called the Tent Campground actually can accept small RVs, but there are no hook-ups. In addition, there are two Group Sites adjacent to the tent campground.

Visitors to San Clemente beaches enjoy fishing and sight-seeing from the San Clemente Pier, relaxing at Calafia Beach, strolling along the San Clemente Beach Trail, and surfing at spots like T Street and Toads. The visitor center has programs for Junior Rangers and Ranger Buddies.

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San Clemente State Beach Campground Basics
Location: Off Interstate 5, 225 Avenida Calafia, San Clemente
Camping Season: Open year-round
Number of Sites: 160
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
San Clemente State Beach Information: (949) 492-3156

Reservations for San Clemente State Beach Campground
Reservations available up to 6 months in advance of arrival date
Maximum Vehicle Length: 30 feet
Accessible Sites: #20, 54, 56, 104, 134, 156
Fees: RV sites with hook-ups - $70 per night
Premium sites - $50
Standard sites - $45
Online Reservations at ReserveCalifornia: San Clemente State Beach Campground Reservations
or call (800) 444-PARK (7275) between 8 AM and 6 PM
Check-out, Check-in: Noon, 2 PM

San Clemente Campground Amenities
Campsites: Picnic table, fire ring, RV sites with full hook-ups
Campground: Restrooms with flush toilets, piped water, WiFi, amphitheater; store and laundry in town
Showers: Hot showers
Dump Station: Yes
Campground Map: San Clemente Campground Map
Nearby Attractions: Sam Clemente Pier, Calafia Beach, beach trail, surfing, fishing, Junior Rangers (ages 7-12), Ranger Buddies (ages 4-6) campfire programs, guided nature walks, Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Garden, Surfing Heritage Foundation museum in San Clemente


Calafia Beach, San Clemente, CA

Calafia Beach

San Clemente Group Campsites

San Clemente State Beach has two group sites adjoined to its tent campground. Group Camp 1 can accommodate up to 50 people and 20 vehicles. It is located on a bluff overlooking the ocean. Beach access is via a steep, paved trail. Group Camp 2 is a tent-only camping area for up to 50 people and 10 vehicles. The maximum vehicle length is 20 feet. Access to the beach is by way of two somewhat steep service roads.
Fees: $250 - $300
Reservations from ReserveCalifornia:
San Clemente State Beach Group Campsite Reservations




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San Clemente Pier, San Clemente, CA

San Clemente Pier

Southern California Beach Attractions

Visitors to Southern California beaches have so many places to explore and enjoy.

  • Surfing on some of the best waves in California at places like San Onofre, Black's Beach, and Tourmaline
  • Excellent pier fishing for a wide variety of fish at spots like Imperial Beach, Ocean Beach, and San Clemente
  • Enjoying strolling along glistening sand and watching the sunset at beaches like Coronado, Del Mar, Laguna Beach, and Zuma
  • Watch top-rated beach volleyball competition at venues such as Manhattan Beach and Hermosa
  • Immerse yourself in the fun and excitement of destination beaches like Venice, Redondo, and Santa Monica
  • Watch surfing competitions at Huntington Beach, Salt Creek, Oceanside, and Coronado
  • Attend the San Clemente Ocean Festival and the Carlsbad Beach Fest held in July

Key San Clemente Beach Campground Regulations

  1. Vehicles must be parked on the pavement within the campsite area.
  2. Fires must be in designated concrete fire rings only.
  3. Pets are not allowed on the beach. They must be in vehicle or tent at night.
  4. Generators may only be operated between the hours of 10 AM and 8 PM.

Be careful when you make your reservation that your vehicles will fit within the space allowed at your site.

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General Camping Information

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.

Accessible Sites

Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate