San Clemente Beach Camping Guide

Located in southwestern Orange County, there are three San Clemente beach camping spots to choose from. The railroad tracks run through here, so keep an eye on the kids!

San Clemente State Beach
This campground is located at the southern end of San Clemente at 225 Avenida Calafia. They are open year round and feature 157 RV/tent sites on the bluffs 150 feet above the sand. Two trails lead down to the beach. They have flush toilets and hot showers are available for a fee.

You can swim, fish, body board or snorkel at the beach. Surfers populate the north end of the one mile long beach. There are hiking trails on the sandstone bluffs above the beach, a self guided nature trail, and a miniature museum about local wildlife. For those who just can’t bear to get away from it all, San Clemente State Beach now has Wi-Fi internet service. The campground’s phone number is 949-492-3156.
Book your site through ReserveAmerica.

Bluffs Campground
This San Clemente Beach camping spot is located 3 ½ miles south in San Onofre State Beach at 3030 Avenida Del Presidente, It has 127 RV sites and 49 RV/tent sites up on the bluffs. There are also tent spaces at the Echo Arch walk-in camp, on a terrace between the beach and the bluffs, but it is closed in winter, or when the cliffs are eroding too much. It is open all year and has cold showers and chemical flush toilets. Six trails with great views lead from the bluffs to the beach. You can swim, surf, fish and hike. Their number is 949-492-4872.
Book San Onofre through ReserveAmerica.

San Mateo Campground
This newer campground is also in San Onofre State Beach at 3030 Avenida Del Presidente. The San Mateo Campground is open year round. They have 67 RV sites and 90 RV/tent sites. They feature flush toilets. Hot showers are available for a fee. You can swim and fish. There is a self-guided nature trail, places to hike and bike, and another trail leads to nearby Trestles Beach, a popular surfing beach. Their phone number is 949-492-4872. More info

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