Camping at Crystal Cove State Park
Crystal Cove State Park features a variety of campsites at its Moro Campground. Of the 58 family campsites, 28 are designated for RVs or trailers, while the remaining 30 are intended for low impact soft-sides trailers, van conversions, and tents.
Reservations include one driven vehicle and one towed vehicles. The maximum occupancy at each site is 8. WiFi is available. Restrooms have flush toilets and token-operated showers. Premium sites have electric and water hook-ups
Crystal Cove Campground Map
Fees: Premium Hook-up Sites: $75 per night.
Premium Tent Campsites: $55
Reservations: Crystal Cove Camping Reservations
Suggestions and Comments from Previous Campers at Crystal Cove State Park
- Everything seems brand new and very clean.
- Campgrounds are tiered so everyone has a view of the ocean.
- Campsites are narrow and deep with room for your chairs, hammocks, etc.
- The hike to the beach is about 10 minutes downhill, or you can opt to drive down.
- Find the turn-off to the state park near the El Morro Elementary School.
Highlights of Crystal Cove State Park
- 3.2 miles of beach and 2,400 acres of undeveloped woodland
- Beach is popular with scuba divers, swimmers, and surfers.
- Tide pools
- The Historic District is composed of 46 rustic cottages erected as a ocean-side colony in the 1930s and 1940s
- The Beachcomber Cafe.
- Dirt roads and single tracks are open to mountain bikers
- Equestrian trails popular for riding
- Back country camping sites available
- Stay in a beach cottage:
Crystal Cove State Park Reservations
or call (800) 444-PARK (7275) between 8 AM and 6 PM
Nearby State Beach Camping
San Clemente State Beach
225 Avenida Califia
San Clemente, CA
(949) 492-3156
Facilities: RV and Tent campsites, group campsites, picnic area, restrooms, showers, day-use area.
Fees: Regular sites $40, Hook-up sites $65
Online Reservations at ReserveCalifornia:
San Clemente State Beach Campground Reservations
or call (800) 444-PARK (7275) between 8 AM and 6 PM
San Onofre State Beach
830 Cristianitos Road
San Clemente, CA
(949) 492-4872
Facilities: Two campgrounds with a total of 309 Tent and RV campsites with picnic tables and fire pits, electric and water hook-ups, restrooms, hot showers, dump station
Fees: Regular sites $40, Hook-up sites $65
Online Reservations at ReserveCalifornia:
San Onofre State Beach Campground Reservations
or call (800) 444-PARK (7275) between 8 AM and 6 PM
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