Camping at Crystal Cove State Park
Only 8 miles south of Newport Beach, 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 vehicle. 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.
- Reserve your space well in advance for summer camping.
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 is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- 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
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
Nearby 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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