4.63526 reviewsPrice
$25 - $75/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
58 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$25 - $75/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
58 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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8471 N. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
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Learn more about alerts →Ocean views from every tier are the real draw, and sites 25-28 and 31 deliver the best combination of space and sightline. Hikers get trails from 1 to 11 miles right out of camp, dolphins are visible from the bluffs, and flush showers stay genuinely clean.
PCH traffic noise carries into the campground day and night, there are no fire rings (propane only), staff get mixed reviews at best, the tap water tastes bad enough that regulars bring their own, and summer weekends book out months in advance on ReserveCalifornia.
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Summer is peak season. Highs reach the upper 70s to low 80s, with mornings in the 55–65°F range under marine layer that typically clears by midday. Calm seas in late summer and early fall make for good tidepooling, snorkeling, and sunset watching. Pacific breezes keep afternoons comfortable but evenings cool enough that you'll want a sleeping bag rated for chilly nights. June brings persistent morning fog ("June gloom"). Longer summer daylight stretches hiking and beach time, but weekends get crowded.
Peak season; highs in upper 70s–80s, calm seas and heavy beach use make summer excellent but busy.
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Upper Moro Campground at Crystal Cove State Park offers a mix of amenities, emphasizing clean facilities and breathtaking views. Restrooms and showers are widely mentioned in reviews as being clean and well-maintained. However, fire rings and wood or charcoal fires are not permitted, with campers required to use compressed gas fireplaces or barbecues. The campground provides picnic tables at each site, but potable water has a poor taste according to campers, who recommend bringing your own drinking water. There is a Wi-Fi service available, although it is reportedly slow and unreliable. The campground also features accessible restroom and shower facilities, along with accessible parking.
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