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  3. Crystal Cove SP Beach Cottages

Camping at Crystal Cove SP Beach Cottages near Newport Coast

State park · Newport Coast · 37 campsites

A forested campground near hiking, and mountain biking.

About this campground

5 miles of pristine coastline; stay right on the beach or overlook it from a bluff top as each cottage has been painstakingly restored and furnished to recreate Crystal Cove's unique historic beach culture and ambiance. Take a step back in time with a visit to the newly restored Crystal Cove State Park Historic District.

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At a glance

  • Pets not allowed
  • Showers
  • Public land
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

0 available sites

0 open of 37 sites
Sold out for Nov 13 – Nov 15.

We checked every night of your stay on California State Parks: no site is open for all 2 nights. Some sites are open on some nights.

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14
Price
38C
beach cottages
RR$55
39C
beach cottages
RR$55
38E
beach cottages
RR$55
38A
beach cottages
RR$107
29B
beach cottages
RR$107
38B
beach cottages
RR$107
39A
beach cottages
RR$107
39B
beach cottages
RR$107
29A
beach cottages
RR$161
40
beach cottages
R
Park notices 2
  • Crystal Cove Beach Cottages

    Cottage Policy:

    IMPORTANT: Cottage Rates are subject to change based on annual consumer pricing index (CPI). Any additional amount will be collected at the Cottages at time of check-in.

  • Crystal Cove Beach Cottages

    IMPORTANT RATE ALERT: Cottage rates are subject to change based on annual consumer pricing index (CPI). Any additional amount will be collected at the Cottages at the time of check-in. Alerts: Upon… Read full notice

    IMPORTANT RATE ALERT: Cottage rates are subject to change based on annual consumer pricing index (CPI). Any additional amount will be collected at the Cottages at the time of check-in.

    Alerts: Upon arrival, guests will be required to issue a credit card, for an authorization only [not a charge], serving as a security deposit for keys and flashlights. Failure to return key(s) will result in forfeiture of deposits. We charge $50 for EACH lost or not returned key. No pets are allowed, except ADA Service Animals (dogs) as recognized by ADA law. Smoking is prohibited in all cottages, violations will be charged damage fee(s) up to $250. OPEN FLAMES, are PROHIBITED in the CRYSTAL COVE HISTORIC DISTRICT, including smoking, charcoal/wood burning barbeques, campfires, candles, incense, torches and other open flames. Self-contained gas canister type BBQ"s are permitted on the beach and in approved locations on cottages exterior only. Occupancy loads will be strictly enforced. For the cottages there is a 7-night maximum per calendar year. Creating multiple user IDs to bypass the 7-night rule is not acceptable. Reservations made under individual unique multiple user IDs will not be honored. · RATES SHOWN DO NOT INCLUDE APPLICABLE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH OCCUPANCY TAX. The City of Newport Beach Uniform Transient Occupancy Tax also known as a Bed Tax, is charged for all occupied cottages. Alcohol possession is strictly prohibited and monitored in all dorm-style cottages. ·The cottages are operated by a Concessionaire. Discount passes issue by California State Parks are not valid. All laws, including State Park Rules and Regulations are enforceable. For more information, please visit: CrystalCove.org. The person named on the reservation must be present and must provide valid identification at time of Check-In. Check-In time is between 4:00 pm and 9:00 pm. Check-Out time is prior to 11:00 am. No Check-Ins will be allowed after 9:00 pm since the park gates are closed. PARKING ENTRY GATES ARE CLOSED DAILY BETWEEN 10:00 pm and 6:00 am. ALL VEHICLE ENTRY AND PARKING AS WELL AS ALL ACCESSIBILITY FOR CHECK-IN/REGISTRATION IS RESTRICTED DURING THIS TIME. Each registration includes guest parking for two (2) vehicles. Non-registered guests and visitors must vacate park property, including cottages, between 10:00 pm and 6:00 am.

No site is open for every night of your stay

You book directly on California State Parks. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on California State Parks ↗

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Amenities & location

  • Accessible
  • Bathroom
  • Cleaning Service
  • Deck
  • Furnished
  • Heating
  • Heating Electric
  • Living Room
  • Microwave
  • Non Smoking
  • Oven
  • Picnic Table
Pets
Pets not allowed
Maximum stay
7 nights

Location

35 Crystal Cove
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Crystal Cove SP Beach Cottages: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Crystal Cove SP Beach Cottages?
No RV sites listed (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Crystal Cove SP Beach Cottages?
Reservable on reservecalifornia.com (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the reservecalifornia.com listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing No RV sites listed
Booking
Listing Reservable on reservecalifornia.com
Stay limits
Listing 7 nights max
Getting there
Listing 35 Crystal Cove (map in Location below)
Hookups & power · Pull-through / back-in · Road & site access · Pets · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Water · Shade · Price
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R
$251
45
beach cottages
RR$251
19B
beach cottages
RR$252
3
beach cottages
RR$252
3.5
beach cottages
RR$252
4B
beach cottages
RR$252
11B
beach cottages
RR$252
33
beach cottages
RR$300
24
beach cottages
RR$300
27
beach cottages
RR$300
4A
beach cottages
RR$300
6
beach cottages
RR$300
8
beach cottages
RR$300
7
beach cottages
RR$300
9
beach cottages
RR$300
20B
beach cottages
RR$300
2
beach cottages
RR$354
14
beach cottages
XX$354
16
beach cottages
RR$354
32
beach cottages
RR$354
37
beach cottages
RR$354
19A
beach cottages
RR$354
12
beach cottages
RR$354
11A
beach cottages
RR$354
25
beach cottages
RR$354
28
beach cottages
RR$354
36
beach cottages
RR$354
20A
beach cottages
RR$354

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

From the California State Parks booking site, checked Nov 7, 2026.

Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights10 sites open for every night

Crystal Cove SP Moro Campground

1.4 mi from Crystal Cove SP Beach Cottages (straight-line)
Sites $25/night
$50 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from California State Parks · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights8 sites open for every night

Waterfront RV Park

9.4 mi from Crystal Cove SP Beach Cottages (straight-line)
Sites from $109/night
$218 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights17 sites open for every night

San Onofre SB

20.8 mi from Crystal Cove SP Beach Cottages (straight-line)
Sites from $45/night
$90 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from California State Parks · you book on their site
View Campsites
Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Laguna Beach Open Ocean Kayaking Tour with Sea Lion Sightings 4 mi · 1.5 hr · from $95/person
    • 1.5 Hour Surf Lesson in Laguna Beach 4 mi · 1.5 hr · from $110/person
  3. Day 3 · One more stop, then head home

    • The Escape Game at Irvine Spectrum Center 6 mi · 1.3 hr · from $47/person
Ways to stay

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    Need an RV for your stay?

    Rentals that may deliver here. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

    Custom Performance Luxury Class C Road Trip
    Custom Performance Luxury Class C Road Trip

    Class C motorhome · 27.5 ft · sleeps 6 · 17 mi from campground

    $229/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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    Bunkhouse Travel Trailer Sleeps 9-10 (Delivery Only)
    Bunkhouse Travel Trailer Sleeps 9-10 (Delivery Only)

    Travel trailer · 30 ft · sleeps 9 · 37 mi from campground

    $130/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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    Beautiful Winnebago Minnie Winnie - RadVenturing
    Beautiful Winnebago Minnie Winnie - RadVenturing

    Class C motorhome · 23 ft · sleeps 6 · 37 mi from campground

    $189/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    Things to do

    Activities near Crystal Cove SP Beach Cottages

    Bookable tours nearby

    Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

    Laguna Beach Open Ocean Kayaking Tour with Sea Lion Sightings
    Laguna Beach Open Ocean Kayaking Tour with Sea Lion Sightings

    4 mi · 1.5 hr · from $95/person

    1.5 Hour Surf Lesson in Laguna Beach
    1.5 Hour Surf Lesson in Laguna Beach

    4 mi · 1.5 hr · from $110/person

    The Escape Game at Irvine Spectrum Center
    The Escape Game at Irvine Spectrum Center

    6 mi · 1.3 hr · from $47/person

    See 6 more bookable tours
    Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach
    Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach

    6 mi · 2.3 hr · from $39/person

    Best time to go

    Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

    stays up to 7 nights (California State Parks rules).

    Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on California State Parks for the next months, checked Nov 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

    MonthOpenBookedClosed
    Nov 20264%92%0%
    Dec 202620%57%0%
    Jan 202724%53%0%
    Feb 202724%54%0%
    Mar 202724%54%0%
    Apr 202724%54%0%
    Compare site types

    37 individual reservable campsites from California State Parks, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

    Other sites

    37 sites · $252, $251/night

    Loops: Beach Cottages loop (37)

    0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

    Electric Boat Rental in Newport Beach for Up to 12 People
    Electric Boat Rental in Newport Beach for Up to 12 People

    6 mi · 2 hr · from $126/person

    Luxury Whale Watching: Fewer People, Extra Speed, Expert Staff
    Luxury Whale Watching: Fewer People, Extra Speed, Expert Staff

    6 mi · 2 hr–2.5 hr · from $69/person

    Hollywood to Beverly Hills Sightseeing Tour from Orange County
    Hollywood to Beverly Hills Sightseeing Tour from Orange County

    6 mi · 6 hr–7 hr · from $222/person

    Newport Beach Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise
    Newport Beach Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise

    6 mi · 2 hr · from $39/person

    Private Dolphin and Whale Watching Tour in Newport Beach
    Private Dolphin and Whale Watching Tour in Newport Beach

    6 mi · 2.5 hr · from $425/person