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Camping at San Clemente SB

State park · San Clemente · 126 campsites · 2 group

A forested campground near hiking. RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

San Clemente State Beach is popular with surfers on the north end of the one-mile beach as well as hikers along the trails on the bluffs. The beach has a landscaped blufftop with picnic areas.

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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 30 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Full hookups
  • Pets welcome
  • Showers
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

0 available sites

0 open of 126 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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Availability on UseDirect. Showing 40 of 128 sites.

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tent campground west section (sites 73-99)
RR$45
75
tent campground west section (sites 73-99)
RR$45
76
tent campground west section (sites 73-99)
RR$45
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tent campground west section (sites 73-99)
RR$45
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tent campground west section (sites 73-99)
RR$45
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tent campground west section (sites 73-99)
RR$45
100
tent campground east section (sites 100-160)
RR$45
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tent campground east section (sites 100-160)
RR$45
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tent campground east section (sites 100-160)
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Park notices 3
  • San Clemente SB

    If you are interested in having a RV delivered and set up on your campsite at Bolsa Chica, Crystal Cove Moro Campground, Doheny, San Clemente or San Onofre State Beach Campgrounds, the following… Read full notice

    If you are interested in having a RV delivered and set up on your campsite at Bolsa Chica, Crystal Cove Moro Campground, Doheny, San Clemente or San Onofre State Beach Campgrounds, the following Concessionaires are the approved contract providers: Luv 2 Camp (888) 898-2267 and The Holidays Delivered (833) 268-8956. No business or private party may conduct business on State Park property without an approved contract.

  • San Clemente SB

    Entrance gate is locked and closed from 10:00 P.M. thru 6:00 A.M.

  • San Clemente SB and San Onofre SBTent Group Camp, RV Campground (sites 1-72), Tent Campground East Section (sites 100-160) + 16 more

    PARK ADVISORY – WILDLIFE & NATURAL ENVIRONMENT You are making a camping reservation in a natural environment that is home to a variety of wildlife, including rattlesnakes, coyotes, squirrels,… Read full notice

    PARK ADVISORY – WILDLIFE & NATURAL ENVIRONMENT

    You are making a camping reservation in a natural environment that is home to a variety of wildlife, including rattlesnakes, coyotes, squirrels, rodents, ants, and other insects. Native and other vegetation may also include plants that are harmful or toxic if touched or ingested.

    Wildlife encounters and insects are a natural part of the outdoor camping experience. Please use caution, supervise children and pets, keep food properly stored, and do not approach, feed, or disturb wildlife.

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

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

  • Campfire Allowed
  • Electric Hookup
  • Fire Ring
  • Grill
  • Pets Allowed
  • Picnic Table
  • Sewer Hookup
  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Water Hookup
Pets
Pets welcome
Maximum stay
14 nights

Hookups (individual campsites): 60 full-hookup individual sites · group sites listed separately.

Location

225 Avenida Calafia
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San Clemente SB: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at San Clemente SB?
Longest RV site listed: 30 ft (60 of 60 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does San Clemente SB have RV hookups?
60 full-hookup individual sites · group sites listed separately (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at San Clemente SB?
Reservable on reservecalifornia.com (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at San Clemente SB?
Pets allowed (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 Longest RV site listed: 30 ft (60 of 60 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing 60 full-hookup individual sites · group sites listed separately
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 60 pull-through, 67 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 127 paved site driveways
Pets
Listing Pets allowed
Water
Listing Water at 60 sites
Shade
Listing 0 of 67 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on reservecalifornia.com
Stay limits
Listing 14 nights max
Getting there
Listing 225 Avenida Calafia (map in Location below)
Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Price
Not listed — check with campground
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$45
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tent campground east section (sites 100-160)
RR$45
108
tent campground east section (sites 100-160)
RR$45
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tent campground east section (sites 100-160)
RR$45
111
tent campground east section (sites 100-160)
RR$45
112
tent campground east section (sites 100-160)
RR$45
114
tent campground east section (sites 100-160)
RR$45
115
tent campground east section (sites 100-160)
RR$45
116
tent campground east section (sites 100-160)
RR$45
117
tent campground east section (sites 100-160)
RR$45
118
tent campground east section (sites 100-160)
RR$45
119
tent campground east section (sites 100-160)
RR$45
120
tent campground east section (sites 100-160)
RR$45
121
tent campground east section (sites 100-160)
RR$45
122
tent campground east section (sites 100-160)
RR$45
123
tent campground east section (sites 100-160)
RR$45
124
tent campground east section (sites 100-160)
RR$45
125
tent campground east section (sites 100-160)
RR$45
127
tent campground east section (sites 100-160)
RR$45
128
tent campground east section (sites 100-160)
RR$45
129
tent campground east section (sites 100-160)
RR$45
130
tent campground east section (sites 100-160)
✓R$45
131
tent campground east section (sites 100-160)
RR$45
132
tent campground east section (sites 100-160)
RR$45
133
tent campground east section (sites 100-160)
RR$45
135
tent campground east section (sites 100-160)
RR$45
136
tent campground east section (sites 100-160)
RR$45
137
tent campground east section (sites 100-160)
RR$45
139
tent campground east section (sites 100-160)
RR$45
140
tent campground east section (sites 100-160)
RR$45
142
tent campground east section (sites 100-160)
RR$45
143
tent campground east section (sites 100-160)
RR$45

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

Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights17 sites open for every night

San Onofre SB

2.7 mi from San Clemente SB (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
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights3 sites open for every night

SoCalCampground

16.7 mi from San Clemente SB (straight-line)
Sites from $50/night
$100 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights10 sites open for every night

Crystal Cove SP Moro Campground

16.7 mi from San Clemente SB (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
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 14 mi · 1.5 hr · from $95/person
    • Dana Point Dolphin and Whale Watching with Underwater Viewing 7 mi · 2.5 hr · from $106/person
  3. Day 3 · One more stop, then head home

    • Whale Watching Excursion in Dana Point 7 mi · 2 hr · from $68/person
Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 8 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

Need an RV for your stay?

Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 30 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

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

Travel trailer · 30 ft · sleeps 9 · 27 mi from campground

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

View rental
Custom Performance Luxury Class C Road Trip
Custom Performance Luxury Class C Road Trip

Class C motorhome · 27.5 ft · sleeps 6 · 34 mi from campground

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

View rental
2020 Jayco Jay Flight Airy and Roomy
2020 Jayco Jay Flight Airy and Roomy

Travel trailer · 27 ft · sleeps 5 · 38 mi from campground

$115/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

View rental
Things to do

Activities near San Clemente SB

Bookable tours nearby

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

Dana Point Dolphin and Whale Watching with Underwater Viewing
Dana Point Dolphin and Whale Watching with Underwater Viewing

7 mi · 2.5 hr · from $106/person

Whale Watching Excursion in Dana Point
Whale Watching Excursion in Dana Point

7 mi · 2 hr · from $68/person

Up-Close Dolphin & Whale Watching Zodiac Adventure in Dana Point
Up-Close Dolphin & Whale Watching Zodiac Adventure in Dana Point

7 mi · 2 hr · from $106/person

See 6 more bookable tours
Laguna Beach Open Ocean Kayaking Tour with Sea Lion Sightings
Laguna Beach Open Ocean Kayaking Tour with Sea Lion Sightings

14 mi · 1.5 hr · from $95/person

Best time to go

Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

stays up to 14 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 202626%72%0%
Dec 202640%58%0%
Jan 202750%48%0%
Feb 202753%45%0%
Mar 202739%59%0%
Apr 202756%44%0%
May 202768%32%0%
Compare site types

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

Other sites

128 sites · $300, $250/night

Loops: RV Campground (sites 1-72) (60), Tent Campground East Section (sites 100-160) (44), Tent Campground West Section (sites 73-99) (22), Tent Group Camp loop (2)

0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

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

14 mi · 1.5 hr · from $110/person

Laguna Beach Backroads Electric Bike Tour
Laguna Beach Backroads Electric Bike Tour

14 mi · 2 hr · from $165/person

Laguna Beach Kayak Tour with Sea Lion Viewing
Laguna Beach Kayak Tour with Sea Lion Viewing

14 mi · 1.5 hr · from $115/person

Two-Hour Luxury Whale Watching Tour from Oceanside
Two-Hour Luxury Whale Watching Tour from Oceanside

22 mi · 2 hr · from $64/person

Carlsbad Food Tour
Carlsbad Food Tour

22 mi · 3 hr · from $94/person