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Doheny State Beach

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<p>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 <a href="theholidaysdelivered.com">The Holidays Delivered</a> (833) 268-8956. No business or private party may conduct business on State Park property without an approved contract.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p> <p>California State Parks wants to thank our park visitors for helping us keep our parks and environment clean. In 2018, State Parks installed new RV dump station collection systems at ten state park units as part of a pilot program to help us protect the environment and are added amenities for our visitors.&nbsp;</p> <p>Following the success of the initial pilot program in 2018, an additional eleven park units have been added to the program.&nbsp; The service is available for campers, day-use or transient visitors for $10-$20 per use, depending on the location. Please note that visitors with current reservations arriving on or after April 13, 2021, who are interested in using the RV dump stations may be required to pay the use fee. The price per campsite for these state parks does not include the use of a dump station.&nbsp; View the following link: &nbsp;<a href="https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=1029">Camping Information</a></p>

<p>Tent dimensions in the Doheny campground is defined as follows:&nbsp; Very small tent is 2-person; small tent is 3-4 person; and large tent is roughly 10' x 15'.</p>

<p>There is a night-time closure in effect; the security gate closes at 10:00 p.m. and opens daily at 6:00 a.m.&nbsp; NO late-night arrivals are permitted.</p>

<p>NO SHOW POLICY:&nbsp; A campsite will be held for you until 12:00 NOON the day after your arrival date.&nbsp; If you have not called the park (949-670-8276) before that time, you will be considered a &ldquo;no show,&rdquo; and the park will cancel your reservation.&nbsp; Customer will forfeit their $7.99 reservation fee, $7.99 cancellation fee, and first night use fee.&nbsp; If you miss your first day but plan to arrive later, you must call the park each day to hold the remainder of your reservation.&nbsp; This rule will be strictly enforced.</p>

<p>Using a <strong>Campsite, Group Camp, or any portion of the Campground</strong>, for any type of event or for any activity outside the &ldquo;normal scope&rdquo; of camping activity/ purpose is strictly prohibited at any time. This is a violation of park rules and will be enforced.&nbsp; Any violations will result in eviction and termination of the reservation without refund.</p>

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Access

  • Drive-In
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  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Market
  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • Big Rig Friendly

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33 Reviews

Brian S.
Reviewed Aug. 23, 2023

Right on the ocean

Right on the ocean. No hookups. Kind of crowded!

Site6
Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Doheny State Beach by Brian S., August 23, 2023
TThe Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed May. 23, 2023

Ocean view kinda

I was excited when I first arrived, then it went downhill after that. They have signs up saying that there is a rise in thefts. Supposedly the thieves use the guise of the loud cargo train that runs just around the grounds to cover up them cutting locks and stealing. No free showers , half of the showers aren’t operating. People up till 2 am with car lights on and speakers going. Caught a few people walking through my site and around my van. Didn’t feel like the host or rangers are doing what they’re paid to do.

Site58
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Doheny State Beach by Tyson A., May 23, 2023
  • Review photo of Doheny State Beach by Tyson A., May 23, 2023
B
Reviewed Mar. 18, 2023

Great premium spots, mediocre otherwise.

I've camped here a few times, in both normal and premium spots. If you are in an rv, you will be fine. As a tent camper, the spots are tiny, with zero privacy, and room for one large tent, or squeezing in two medium tents. The last time I was here, I was boxed in by RVs, with one running his generator all day and past the allowed 8:00 p.m. time limit. The saving grace is that the ocean, though not visible unless you get a premium spot, is a one minute walk away.

Nice, clean bathrooms with flush toilets, showers, and plentiful water spigots.

If you just need a place to crash and plan to spend the whole day in the water, go for it. Otherwise, head a little further south and check out San Onofre. Or, spend a little extra and grab a premium spot--closer to the ocean, and only two neighbors.

The train is loud, but passes seldom.

Site63
Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Doheny State Beach by Brian H., March 18, 2023
  • Review photo of Doheny State Beach by Brian H., March 18, 2023
  • Review photo of Doheny State Beach by Brian H., March 18, 2023

Location

Doheny State Beach is located in California

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Directions

The beach is on Del Obispo/Dana Harbor Drive, approximately one mile north of I-5 and about three miles from San Juan Capistrano Mission.

Address

25300 Dana Point Harbor Dr.
Dana Point, CA 92629

Coordinates

33.4613124668 N
117.678626184 W

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