Best Glamping near San Juan Capistrano, CA

Ronald W. Caspers Wilderness Park houses luxury glamping accommodations just outside San Juan Capistrano, combining rustic charm with modern comforts. The park's premium canvas tent sites feature comfortable beds with linens, private decks, and electricity, offering a peaceful retreat surrounded by oak trees and natural landscapes. Several glamping locations in the area feature climate-controlled accommodations with en-suite bathrooms, kitchenettes, and outdoor fire pits where guests can enjoy sunset views. Crystal Cove Beach Cottages provides upscale glamping experiences along the coastline with unique accommodations that blend outdoor adventure with resort-style amenities. "Just out of the town of San Juan Capistrano, one might think that it is too city like. Once you get into the park however, you feel like you are in a remote woods with the city far behind you," noted one visitor.

Extensive hiking trails weave through the wilderness surrounding the glamping sites, with rangers often providing guided nature walks highlighting local wildlife. Morning Song Farm Glamping offers a distinctive farm experience where guests can interact with alpacas, peacocks, and other animals while staying in luxury tent cabins. The wilderness setting provides excellent opportunities for stargazing, wildlife viewing, and photography, with deer, rabbits, and coyotes frequently spotted from glamping decks. Newport Dunes RV Resort features premium yurts with waterfront views, located within easy driving distance to San Juan Capistrano's historic mission and downtown shopping. According to a camper, "This is such a great location for folks in orange county who want to get out of town but don't want to be stuck in the car for ages. It feels remote, has beautiful scenery, great trails, a nature center, and comforts such as running water and bathrooms."

Best Glamping Sites Near San Juan Capistrano, California (42)

    1. Moro Campground — Crystal Cove State Park

    35 Reviews
    Laguna Beach, CA
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 444-7275

    $25 - $75 / night

    "The campsites are roped off and have a decent amount of distance between them. There is some vegetation between them but not enough to be totally private."

    "It’s right on top of Pacific Coast Highway and has a beautiful view of the ocean!"

    2. Ronald W. Caspers Wilderness Park

    22 Reviews
    Coto de Caza, CA
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (949) 923-2210

    $20 - $25 / night

    "Just out of the town of San Juan Capistrano, one might think that it is too city like. Once you get into the park however, you feel like you are in a remote woods with the city far behind you."

    "Rangers at entrance to check for pets (not allowed) and where you can buy bundles of wood for $5 if you want. Technically not allowed to bring in outside wood."

    3. San Onofre Recreation Beach and Camping

    21 Reviews
    San Clemente, CA
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 763-7263

    $45 / night

    "Occasional bombing exercises also.

    • Top bathrooms under construction since January but I wasn’t notified until I got there (provided ports-potties and hand washing station were stocked and cleaned regularly"

    "The fire pits are HUGE and so lots of room for people to fit. "

    4. Bluffs Campground — San Onofre State Beach

    20 Reviews
    San Clemente, CA
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (949) 492-4872

    $45 - $250 / night

    "Easy drive up car campingnor RV. Easy hike down to the beach and you usually have most of it to yourself."

    "$40 per night gets you a fire pit, table, bathrooms, water, showers, and the beach view."

    5. Newport Dunes RV Resort

    26 Reviews
    Newport Beach, CA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 765-7661

    $75 - $550 / night

    "evenings on the beach were nice as a lot of folks head back to the comforts of their campers. sites are close together as in all rv parks but everyone seems to respect the quiet hours."

    "We arrived after dark, just as the office was closing but were able to get our information packet. Payment is in full when you make the reservation."

    6. Crystal Cove Beach Cottages — Crystal Cove State Park

    6 Reviews
    Newport Coast, CA
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (949) 376-6200

    "Crystal Cove Beach Cottages……Home away from home❤️"

    "Great views, nice trails & beach walks. Great restaurant."

    7. South Carlsbad State Beach Campground

    77 Reviews
    Carlsbad, CA
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 438-3143

    $50 - $650 / night

    "South Carlsbad is another Cali jem set up on a bluff overlooking the pacific. It is long and thin so it has a nice thinly populated feel. All bathrooms are clean."

    "The breeze kept the bugs and beach heat at bay. Bathrooms were fairly clean and non-pottable water spickets also available for rinsing after the beach visit."

    8. Launch Pointe Recreation Destination and RV Park

    12 Reviews
    Lake Elsinore, CA
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (855) 471-1212

    $55 - $140 / night

    "Canopy Court area has easy and close access to the splash pad, the playground, a large grass area, and even the pool. The boat launch is very near by too but we had no use for that."

    "Staff was great. RV site the best. Seeing the vintage trailers. The clean well take care of ground. Best site set up easy. Just a good time. "

    9. Anaheim Harbor RV Park

    13 Reviews
    Anaheim, CA
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (714) 535-6495

    $55 - $70 / night

    "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."

    "They have a nice, small pool area, bbq areas, a club house, clean bathrooms and showers and WiFi. The R.V. Park is within walking to the Disneyland park."

    10. Oceanside RV Resort

    15 Reviews
    Oceanside, CA
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (877) 864-2728

    "There are 5 spots where you can walk your stuff and camp right on the beach. Each spot was secluded and had a picnic table and a good size area for your tent."

    "Overall liked this rv park, close to town for us to explore all the restaurants close by. Beach is a 5-10 minute walk. Staff was friendly ask for Diana sweetheart."

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Glamping Reviews near San Juan Capistrano, CA

518 Reviews of 42 San Juan Capistrano Campgrounds


  • Deb S.
    May. 13, 2018

    Ronald W. Caspers Wilderness Park

    Remote yet close to town! Lots of acres, lots of trails, clean bathroomms

    Just out of the town of San Juan Capistrano, one might think that it is too city like. Once you get into the park however, you feel like you are in a remote woods with the city far behind you. The electric hook up camp area to me unfortunately it’s too close to State Route 74 however I have never stayed there so I do not know what the noise is like. It is a nice area though and much better than camping in a trailer park that is filled with concrete. Live Oak is where my husband and I stay and I am not going to tell you the space because it is the most perfect of all. There is plenty of space between most of the campsites. It is quiet And very scenic. Upon arrival they were fliers and signs that warned us to be careful because they were mountain lions in the area. We have stayed there at least a dozen times and have never seen a mountain lion. There are also rattlesnakes and although we have never seen one, a friend who was visiting us so saw one on the road on their way to our site. We have truly enjoyed this campsite and campground. I have an area where they display the history of the area and the animals in the area. Very beautiful view as well up on the hill. Although we have never gone hiking, I hear there are many many trails that are very beautiful. I am disabled but the sides and the showers and bathrooms are very friendly to those who are disabled. This is one of my favorite campground and you don’t need to get on a year in advance to get a reservation! We did have a coyote one night in our campsite in our kitchen area, while we were sitting around the fire. Once we shooed him away, he ran off. Probably why no pets!

  • Brian N.
    Apr. 25, 2015

    South Carlsbad State Beach Campground

    Carlsbad culvert

    South Carlsbad is another Cali jem set up on a bluff overlooking the pacific. It is long and thin so it has a nice thinly populated feel. All bathrooms are clean. I was here during week of 4/20/15 and it was as nice as always. Like San Elijo it has a private feel at your site with the mature growh btw each site. You are along the rr tracks but that's a small price to access the sick beach and the incredible view. There is a nice hilton with a pool across the street. In. Are your kiddies need some creature comforts(I didn't say pool 'hopping' just using facilities as a client of the restaurant...), or daddy wants a bottle of red and a crisp flatbread without driving anywhere. There are nice a frames north and south, plenty of waves for all.

  • N
    Jul. 11, 2022

    Bonelli Bluffs

    Beautiful, BUT

    There is no denying that this is a spectacular place to stay, our site was right next to the beautiful lake and what a beautiful vision to wake up to every morning. The downfall is the park is extremely spread out, and it gets very very crowded on the weekends. If you are coming here for peace and quiet, especially on the weekends, you might want to look elsewhere because the boom boxes go past quiet time and people love to party here. Staff did not enforce quiet time in our section "F" at all and am sure it wasn't from a lack of being able to hear them. We stayed here for close to a week, never used the facilities because they were just too far away. You have to drive to go to the laundry room, use the pool or access the office if you get a site by the lake, didn't know that. Come the weekend it is wall to wall people, even tent camping on the lawn is wall to wall tents. It is very expensive to stay here and we prefer a resort where we could find the atmosphere more relaxing. We did not, for safety reason, confront the offenders to ask them to turn down their music. I am all for freedom of everything, but neighbor flying Trump flag was a bit much. I am not here to have political rhetoric in my face. The irony of this resort is they require you to sign a page long terms and conditions yet they don't abide by them themselves! Saturday night music and people partying till past 1 AM yet they say quiet time is 10 pm. At 9am the boom box competition started up again. So inconsiderate of your fellow campers! We love the grounds but cant wait to leave to get a good nights sleep.

  • J
    Feb. 24, 2022

    San Onofre Recreation Beach and Camping

    Beautiful views - would stay again

    I stayed here three weeks in February. I stayed up top and site 91 was great! I would stay here again and request that site.

    Cons:

    • Noise from I-5 and helicopter sorties. Occasional bombing exercises also.
    • Top bathrooms under construction since January but I wasn’t notified until I got there (provided ports-potties and hand washing station were stocked and cleaned regularly).
    • No dogs allowed on beach. 30 min drive to Dog Beach in Solana.
    • Lower bathrooms. These were the only showers available. The bathrooms are well stocked but the showers were not cleaned regularly. The same clump of hair was in the same shower for three weeks. Four out of six showers have no hooks to hang clothes. Shower caddies are all rusted. Surfers bring their boards in a rinse them off in the showers. The showers/bathrooms are gross. This was by far my biggest complaint. Regular cleaning, a few extra hooks, and new shower caddies would go along way.

    Pros:

    • Beautiful views and lots of beach at low tide.
    • Very quiet during the week (weekends are very busy).
    • Close to a small exchange, commissary, and gas station.
    • Nice fire pits
    • Cheap laundry facilities
    • Close to San Clemente and San Diego is only an hour away.
  • Alicia F.
    May. 2, 2020

    Oceanside RV Resort

    Ocean 🌊 side

    We camped here on a trip up the coast and found this spot at the end of the day. There are 5 spots where you can walk your stuff and camp right on the beach. Each spot was secluded and had a picnic table and a good size area for your tent. It’s a newer retro campground with spots for RV’s, tents, cabins and yurts. There are a lot of option and facilities with showers, bathrooms and laundry.

  • Roland B.
    Aug. 1, 2017

    Two Harbors Campground

    Stunning Camp Site

    I am glad we pitched in a tent instead of paying for the high price hotels in town. The campground have toilets, running water, and showers. You can hike back in town which is about 1/4 miles away from the site. This campground is easy access to the beach and well maintained by the staffs. The staffs can deliver fire wood, propane/fuel, water for a fair price.

  • T
    Mar. 15, 2022

    Lake Skinner Recreation Area

    Busy!

    When we Arrived at the gate we were 14th in line. It Took 40 minutes to enter the park. The CG was very full, it was noisy all weekend. There were barking dogs, dogs not on leashes, remote control cars, electric scooters, loud stereos. People up partying till after 1am around their fires. It Appears all “camp rules” are ignored. Bathrooms were clean. Our Fire pit at spot was left dirty and had trash in it when we arrived. The park in general is very nice. This was our 4th time here and only time it had been so loud. Make sure you check out the camp store and walk down to the lake.

  • M
    Nov. 2, 2020

    Cherry Valley Lakes

    Relaxing

    This is a membership campground. They will allow you to stay for free if you listen to their pitch. There are several other campgrounds included with the membership. This Park has bathrooms, showers, a laundry facility, a heated pool and spa, a playground, two catch and release fishing ponds (no license required, but only barbless hooks are allowed), and a youth center. We didn’t catch any fish but the kids still had fun with it. The thing I didn’t like about it was that it’s right next to the freeway so it was loud ... which doesn’t bother me during the day but was distracting at night when trying to sleep.

  • Ashley L.
    Sep. 7, 2018

    South Carlsbad State Beach Campground

    Family of 4 Tent camping 1 night at site 195 (beachside)

    Beautiful view of the ocean with access stairways. The sandy shore is littered with rocks washed out from the hillside. We watched surfers and played in the waves until the kids tired out. Fires are permitted and firewood available onsite. The breeze kept the bugs and beach heat at bay. Bathrooms were fairly clean and non-pottable water spickets also available for rinsing after the beach visit. It was our first time camping beachside and we enjoyed it thoroughly. Only drawback is tents and campers were intertwined so you might hear generators running outside of quiet hours.


Guide to San Juan Capistrano

San Juan Capistrano camping offers access to both coastal and inland experiences. Located near the Santa Ana Mountains, the area features a Mediterranean climate with average temperatures ranging 65-85°F during peak camping season. For those seeking luxury outdoor stays, glamping in San Juan Capistrano, California provides upscale tent and cabin accommodations near beaches and wilderness areas.

What to do

**Hiking trails: Ronald W. Caspers Wilderness Park offers several miles of trails through diverse terrain. "There are a number of hiking trails around that range from a 1 to 12 miles. On Saturdays there's a nature walk," notes Berton M. from Caspers Wilderness County Park.

Beach access: At Bluffs Campground, campers can enjoy beach activities. "Stairs stagger down the bluffs toward the beach where there is a lifeguard stand and a vast beach area for anyone wanting to brave the cold waters. It is a perfect place to catch the sunset on any given night as you can see for what seems to be eternity," shares Crystal C.

Water recreation: Water enthusiasts can enjoy Lake Elsinore. "They have a pool, splash pad, park, dog park and access to the lake. They also have a band on Saturday nights," explains Marcella D. about Launch Pointe Recreation.

What campers like

Privacy between sites: Moro Campground features natural barriers. "I really like how clearly the sites are marked and how often the park rangers patrol. The sites are terraced, so no matter which site you get you'll have a view of the ocean," says Elly A. from Crystal Cove State Park.

Wildlife viewing: Caspers Wilderness Park offers animal sighting opportunities. "This campground is amazing, just a few miles from the ocean @ Dana Point. Several hiking trails. Very quiet. Restrooms and showers available plus spiggots near each campsite. Abundance of small wildlife such as squirrels and rabbits," reports Jess B.

Military beach camping: "This campground is so picturesque! It has a camp store, cabin rentals, and camping spots 10 feet from the sand. There are tent only, partial hookup, and full hookup sites available," writes Andy H. about San Onofre Recreation Beach.

What you should know

Reservation timing: South Carlsbad State Beach fills quickly. "It's very hard to get a reservation, you have to call exactly 6 months out, but we love coming here!" advises Danielle G.

Fire restrictions: Some campgrounds have strict fire rules. "No coal or wood fires :( Kind of a bummer since your evening ends early. You can bring propane pits yourself for fires though," notes Chanel C. about Crystal Cove State Park.

Pet policies: Caspers Wilderness Park has restrictions. "No fur friends allowed so leave your pets at home. Unless you own a horse! Lots of horse trails which also means you have to watch out for horse poop on the trail," cautions Chanel C.

Train noise: Be prepared for occasional disturbances at Bluffs San Onofre State Beach. "If you can get over the train coming by multiple times a night you will enjoy this campground. Beautiful beach views but frequent trains," mentions Lisa C.

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