San Clemente State Beach Campground
Reviewed May. 26, 2023

Beachside parking lawn

This is a big lawn atop the bluffs where campsites are set up next to each other with no separation. It's like camping in your neighbors lawn...the neighbor with the most kids and probably a few dogs that are off-leash.

BUT...the views from the bluff are beautiful. The beach is perfect, and even the visitor center has a cute little museum display.

BUT...it isn't really camping. It is loud, even if it isn't because your neighbors are on top of you, and it is right off the highway. This is not the place to go to "get away."

Sites mostly have nice little pergolas/shades over a picnic table and fire pit. If you are looking to hang at the beach and not drive home, this is the campground for you. The campground is huge and there aren't many staffers to maintain it. Our site had grass/clover/weeds that was pretty thick, and the ground pretty lumpy, making it difficult to find a spot for the tent. Recommend a car camp situation or rv.

Dogs are not allowed on the beach.

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  • Review photo of San Clemente State Beach Campground by Ryan W., May 26, 2023
  • Review photo of San Clemente State Beach Campground by Ryan W., May 26, 2023
  • Review photo of San Clemente State Beach Campground by Ryan W., May 26, 2023
  • Review photo of San Clemente State Beach Campground by Ryan W., May 26, 2023
  • Review photo of San Clemente State Beach Campground by Ryan W., May 26, 2023
  • Review photo of San Clemente State Beach Campground by Ryan W., May 26, 2023
  • Review photo of San Clemente State Beach Campground by Ryan W., May 26, 2023
  • Review photo of San Clemente State Beach Campground by Ryan W., May 26, 2023