4.28359 reviewsPrice
$40 - $65/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
113 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$40 - $65/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
113 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, CA 92629
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Learn more about alerts →Families and beach-focused campers who lock in one of the 33 beachfront sites (favorites cluster around #36-47 and #57-75) early via ReserveCalifornia. Fall weekends are the move: ocean temps still warm, crowds thinner than summer, evenings calm enough for tidepooling and campfir
Train noise is a genuine problem on the track-adjacent sites, and a handful of reviewers describe encounters that felt unwelcoming to campers outside the local cultural mainstream, so if either of those is a dealbreaker, the vibe here won't improve it. Light sleepers should also
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Fall is the sweet spot. September and October bring fewer crowds than summer, ocean temps in the upper 60s to mid-70s from thermal lag, and air temps in the mid-60s to high-70s. Morning marine layer burns off faster than in late spring. Calm evenings work well for campfires and tidepooling. Summer hits the high 70s with more families and weekend traffic. Winter cools to the mid-60s with morning fog that clears by afternoon.
Sweet spot: fewer crowds, warm ocean temps and pleasant air temps in Sept–Oct.
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Doheny State Beach Campground offers a variety of amenities tailored to beachside camping experiences. The campground features fire rings, picnic tables, and hot showers. Flush toilets and outdoor showers are also available throughout the site. Several campsites are oceanfront, providing direct access to the beach. Additionally, there are accessible facilities including campsites, bathroom/shower buildings, and parking adjacent to the facilities. However, multiple user reviews highlight issues such as noise pollution from trains and neighboring campers, lack of soap in restrooms, and outdated trash cans that slam loudly. "Showers $1 for 15 mins clean and hot water. Restrooms clean." Another stated, "Bathrooms have no soap... fantastic location close to the beach."
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