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Crystal Cove State Park's Moro Campground accommodates pets at all sites with specific restrictions in place. Dogs must remain on leashes no longer than 6 feet and cannot be left unattended at campsites. The park features tent sites, RV spots with hookups, and cabins that welcome pets for additional fees. Newport Dunes RV Resort allows pets throughout their 372-site property including tent areas, RV spaces, cabins, and yurt accommodations. Both campgrounds provide clean restrooms with showers and trash disposal for pet waste. O'Neill Regional Park in Trabuco Canyon offers additional pet-friendly options with drive-in, hike-in, and walk-in access. Campgrounds maintain strict leash policies to protect wildlife and other campers. Bathrooms at Crystal Cove State Park are cleaned throughout the day and offer coin-operated warm showers.
Pet owners camping in these areas benefit from miles of dog-friendly hiking trails directly accessible from several campgrounds. The proximity to Newport Beach and Laguna Beach provides opportunities for on-leash beach walks during appropriate hours. Most campgrounds enforce quiet hours to minimize barking disturbances. Camping spots at Crystal Cove offer ocean views with enough distance between sites to maintain privacy without complete seclusion. Doheny State Beach Campground features market access for pet supplies, while nearby communities provide veterinary services if needed. Weather considerations include morning moisture from coastal proximity, making waterproof gear advisable for pets during overnight stays. Some campgrounds restrict parking configurations, and tickets may be issued for vehicles parked incorrectly within designated camping spots.
"It’s right on top of Pacific Coast Highway and has a beautiful view of the ocean!"
"Luckily Booked last minute on reserve California (the worst web thing ever) on site 49. Looks like there is a oven view from every site. Close to beach and shopping."
from $25 - $75 / night
Check Availability"You can be camping 20-30 mins away from Irvine. Facilities are clean and well maintained."
"It's tucked back in the canyon, but you will still hear all the traffic from the road. Since it is a canyon, many loud cars and motorcycles zoom past at high speeds. Free dump station. "
from $20 / night
Check Availability"Beautiful weather, great location, full hook ups, fun activities, family & pet friendly!"
"The grounds are impeccably clean, beautifully maintained, and set in a truly stunning location. Everything feels well cared for and thoughtfully run."
from $75 - $550 / night
Check Availability"I frequently stay at this site since it's close to my house and on the beach. THE SITES:
The middle sites are small and tight, offering little privacy."
"This campground is at the edge of the Dana Point Harbor. The sites are small, but many of them are right on the beach. All sites have easy access to the beach. "
from $50 - $350 / night
Check Availability"San Mateo is one of the better beach campgrounds in California, some sites have some great privacy."
"Good trails nearby, but only 2 in Onofre Beach that allow dogs. Close to the ocean, restaurants and shopping. The trail between the campground and beach is~1.5 miles."
from $45 - $250 / night
Check Availability"Super friendly staff, super clean, 2 dog parks, offers really good wifi & cable. Can pick the oranges out of the tree"
"First time staying here, it will be our place to stay in California."
from $75 - $90 / night
Check Availability"Nice bathrooms and hot showers with laundry on location. Good amount of space between sites. Very short drive or 20ish minute walk to Disneyland. Extremely helpful and kind staff."
"Park is within walking to the Disneyland park. The tent sites are very small with a picnic table and AstroTurf."
from $70 - $95 / night
Check Availability"Beachfront camping in the heart of southern California. Concrete/asphalt sites with water electric and dump station. Adjacent to PCH so road noise but steps away from great sand beaches."
"The boardwalk was endless and great to walk the dog and go for a run! Restaurants all around to have dinner at!"
from $60 - $70 / night
Check Availability"Booking a site here at Waterfront, provided us a excellent homebase that was close to the water. In all, you are about a 2 minute walk to the sand, and 4 minutes to the oceanfront. "
"Your not on the beach but literally on the other side of pacific coast highway you are there."
"We were able to find a spot tucked away off one of the loops to the left after a small hill. Neighbors played loud music but we didn’t mind at all."
"clean restrooms and sites. large campground with paved roads was nice for strolling through. pretty far off the beaten path above lake elsinore. the views near by were fantastic. the staff was fairly friendly"
from $20 / night
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ScoutYou can be camping 20-30 mins away from Irvine. Facilities are clean and well maintained. We stayed at 42 which was right across the from the bathrooms, the noise was manageable and it was convenient to be close to the facilities. The other side was the river but it was dry. It’s a nice camping spot for beginners or just a place to get away.
Will definitely come again
LegendLocated in Huntington Beach California. This site is right across the street from the beach. Be careful and aware when staying here. My husband and I had our mountain bikes stolen when sleeping. When we asked for camera footage the owners of the campground claimed the cameras were broken and they couldn’t share the footage. There are many homeless folks living in the area. The showers don’t get hot, but the area is clean. There is a pool and a hot tub and a small dog park. It’s expensive to stay here, but a beautiful spot.
ScoutFirst, the campsite has the MOST CLEANEST restroom and shower booths I have ever visited for tent camping. This is no doubt that for those folks who are needed for good built qaulity toiletery, this will be your location.
For the down sides;
1. The trains - There is a rail right behind the tent sites so if you are looking for the tent sites with quiet location: PLEASE STAY AWAY from here. the trains do not operate from around 10 pm, back on operating starting from 5 am.
2. for T1 tent site, BE AWARE that there is a dog park RIGHT next to the tent site: there will be a urine odor all over the place.
3. If you are planning on cooking, just be aware that there is no proper location to do a dish wash. You would need some sort of wipes to do.
GuideSuper friendly staff, super clean, 2 dog parks, offers really good wifi & cable. Can pick the oranges out of the tree
Legend🔹location in front of Pala Casino. 🔹Great guest services. Full hookups sites. Propano fills available. The spot are big as well, each spot have a picnic table! Resort-style amenities. Nice Pool, kids playground and dog park great! Near Gas station and small market! 🔹We sure
will stay again and recommend
GuideBeing reasonably close to our home base, we frequent this park with the family. Major grocery and shopping establishments are nearby, with Target directly across the street, In-n-Out, local parks, and the like. Our kids love the pool area, grandparents love the pickleball courts, and there are always fun activities to do throughout the year. Full-timers are friendly and inclusive of newcomers and passer-throughs. Dog parks are clean and located at either corner of the park. The entrance security kiosk is staffed 24/7, and they'll even help spot you while parking your rig. We cannot say enough good things about this place.
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GuideI had site 126 in the fields, corner site and lake view. This campground has a pool, splash pad, park, dog park and access to the lake. They also have a band on Saturday nights. The only bad part is they strictly enforce quiet time at 10pm. I felt like a kid being told to go to bed. I feel like on weekends people should be able to stay up late in front of their camper with low voices. Shouldn’t be hounded night after night! That was my only complaint.
TravelerI’ve been here for a couple days and nobody’s mess with us. There’s other people that are staying in another parking lot attached that are homeless in their vehicles mostly cars and vans. I’m in a 25 foot Fleetwood RV. There’s a dog park kind of area with a big field they can run around and just clean up after them.There’s no public bathrooms, but there are trash cans so clean up after yourself please. It’s not tent friendly. I don’t believe.
GuideFairly level concrete pads. Very clean showers, but you have to push a button about every minute to keep water on, but they are free. Heated pool and hot tub though I didn’t try them out. Good location to get all of my errands done while visiting Temecula. A little dog park and they offer a shuttle if gambling is your thing, it’s not mine. Used my Passport America pass for 50% off which made it about $32.50 a night. Loved hearing the coyotes yipping during the night a couple of nights.
The Irvine area sits at approximately 50 feet above sea level, offering easy access to both coastal and mountain camping experiences within short driving distances. Temperatures average 70-85°F during peak camping months with minimal rainfall from May through October. Morning coastal fog frequently burns off by mid-morning at lower elevation campgrounds.
Beach exploration at Crystal Cove State Park: Located along 3.2 miles of Pacific coastline, the park features tide pools teeming with marine life during low tide. "About 1.5 miles from the highway. The beach isn't great unless you're a surfer. A lot of surfers camping here," notes a visitor at San Mateo Campground — San Onofre State Beach.
Mountain biking trails: Several trail systems connect campgrounds to challenging terrain with ocean views. At O'Neill Regional Park, a camper reports, "The campground is located next to Oneil Park, which is huge and great for bike and running. There are many hiking trails nearby in all directions. I usually ride to Caspers from the campsite or Trabruco creak up to Holy Jim."
Water activities: From kayaking to paddleboarding, waterfront options abound. "We really enjoyed this park... mainly due to the proximitiy to the beach areas. When we booked a trip to Huntington, our main priority was to get to the beach," shares a visitor at Waterfront RV Park.
Easy access to urban amenities: Many campgrounds offer surprisingly quick access to restaurants and shopping while maintaining natural settings. "There's a general store nearby but its stock is limited. There's also Trabuco Oaks Steakhouse across the street if you get tired of cooking," mentions a camper at O'Neill Regional Park.
Campsite privacy variations: Options range from secluded to social. "We camped here with a bunch of friends. We had a blast, and took advantage of the short walk it was from our campsite, to the beach!" shares a visitor of San Mateo Campground.
Well-maintained facilities: Clean bathrooms and showers enhance the experience at many locations. At Doheny State Beach Campground, a camper notes, "Beautiful beachfront camping steps from the sand. Dry camping with a dump station available. Great sunsets and beautiful sand."
Reservations essential: Most campgrounds fill quickly, especially during summer months. "This stay would have been our 2nd cancellation due to storms we have been having. We where determined not let that happen this time," shares a Doheny State Beach visitor.
Morning moisture: Coastal proximity creates significant morning dew. "When we first arrived to our spot it was flooded. We were fortunate that it did not rain all week. I did note which campsites to avoid if there's a chance of rain," advises a Doheny visitor.
Wildlife considerations: Terrain hosts various wildlife requiring precautions. "Beware of LOTS of ants and bees, more so than I've seen at other campsites," warns a visitor at San Mateo Campground.
Road noise levels: Proximity to highways affects some locations. A Bolsa Chica State Beach Campground camper notes, "Great location. I mean what can I say to diminish a beach spot for 60 bucks? How about a motorcycle passing right outside your bedroom window at 12,000 rpm every two minutes all night long?"
Playgrounds and kid-friendly facilities: Several campgrounds offer dedicated children's areas. "If you're camping with kids, it doesn't get much better than this! We stayed at campsite #58 which we felt was very large are private," shares an O'Neill Regional Park visitor.
Educational opportunities: Story trails and nature programs engage young minds. "Great playground for children. Nice creek for kids to explore. Easy and fun 'Story Trail' hike for children. The hike features a new book every month, each page is mounted to a placard along the trail," reports an O'Neill visitor.
Family-friendly beaches: Some locations offer calmer waters ideal for children. "They have activities for the kids like arts and crafts, an inflatable obstacle course or you can rent paddle boards or watch a movie on the beach," shares a Newport Dunes RV Resort camper.
Hookup availability: Electric and water access varies significantly. "Standard sites may be too narrow to extend awning. There is no guarantee your vehicle will be parked next to or near your RV you are only paying for a spot," warns a visitor to Anaheim Harbor RV Park.
Size restrictions: Many dog-friendly campgrounds near Irvine have specific length limitations. "The roads that lead to the sites is a bit narrow, so if your towable is on the long side, you might have to work a bit to back it in. The maximum length is 38," advises a camper at Crystal Cove State Park.
Pet facilities: Dog-friendly campgrounds near Irvine often include designated pet areas. "They have 2 dog parks, offers really good wifi & cable. Can pick the oranges out of the tree," mentions an Orangeland RV Park visitor.
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