Best RV Parks & Resorts near San Clemente, CA
San Clemente State Beach offers full hookup sites for RVs with pull-through options and convenient beach access via a short walking trail. The RV section contains 72 designated sites with water, electric, and sewer connections. Nearby, Bluffs Campground at San Onofre State Beach provides electric and water hookups with spacious RV sites positioned along coastal bluffs. Newport Dunes RV Resort features 372 concrete pad sites with full hookups including 50-amp service, accommodating larger rigs with premium waterfront locations. San Onofre Recreation Beach provides water and electric sites without sewer connections but includes a dump station near the park. "Growing up in SoCal, I had thought this would be a lousy place to go camping when I would drive by on the 5 Freeway. But after I had gone with a group of friends for a weekend trip, I totally changed my mind."
Most coastal RV parks in the area remain open year-round but fill quickly during summer months. Paradise By The Sea RV Resort in Oceanside includes full hookups on concrete pads with picnic tables separating sites, though spaces are tightly arranged. Dump stations are available at most state beach campgrounds for a $10 fee, while private resorts typically provide sewer hookups at individual sites. Cell service remains strong throughout the coastal region, with most parks reporting full bars for AT&T users. Oceanside RV Resort offers additional amenities including laundry facilities and RV storage options. Between the train noise at some locations and airplane traffic near Newport, noise-sensitive travelers should research site locations carefully before booking. Pets are permitted at all reviewed RV parks, though some restrictions may apply at state beaches.
