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Best Tent Camping Sites Near Santa Ana, CA (129)

    Camper-submitted photo from Moro Campground — Crystal Cove State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Moro Campground — Crystal Cove State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Moro Campground — Crystal Cove State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Moro Campground — Crystal Cove State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Moro Campground — Crystal Cove State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Moro Campground — Crystal Cove State Park

    1.

    Moro Campground — Crystal Cove State Park

    34 Reviews
    89 Photos
    1291 Saves
    Laguna Beach, California

    The Moro campground, which is located on a bluff top with unparalleled ocean views, features 27 hookup sites, 30 non-hookup tent sites, both of which include 3 ADA-accessible sites each. We also feature primitive hike-in camping in our backcountry, which has 32 sites spread out across 3 areas. Although it does require a strenuous hike, it provides a peaceful refuge from the urban surroundings.

    • Pets
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $75 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Newport Dunes RV Resort
    Camper-submitted photo from Newport Dunes RV Resort
    Camper-submitted photo from Newport Dunes RV Resort
    Camper-submitted photo from Newport Dunes RV Resort
    Camper-submitted photo from Newport Dunes RV Resort
    Camper-submitted photo from Newport Dunes RV Resort

    2.

    Newport Dunes RV Resort

    26 Reviews
    83 Photos
    348 Saves
    Newport Beach, California

    Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina is located in the heart of Newport Beach CA, along the scenic Back Bay. Our laid-back lux resort offers RV campers access to the same amenities as any hotel guest plus more, including beach access, hydrotherapy pools, beachfront dining, hiking & biking trails, water sports, and one of SoCal’s largest inflatable water park (summer season). We offer planned activities for families to take part in. Allow us to be your basecamp for everything Newport Beach and Orange County has to offer.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $75 - $550 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from San Mateo Campground — San Onofre State Beach
    Camper-submitted photo from San Mateo Campground — San Onofre State Beach
    Camper-submitted photo from San Mateo Campground — San Onofre State Beach
    Camper-submitted photo from San Mateo Campground — San Onofre State Beach
    Camper-submitted photo from San Mateo Campground — San Onofre State Beach
    Camper-submitted photo from San Mateo Campground — San Onofre State Beach

    3.

    San Mateo Campground — San Onofre State Beach

    49 Reviews
    92 Photos
    505 Saves
    San Clemente, California

    Details here: https://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/647/files/SanMateo082609.pdf

    San Mateo Campground lies a short distance inland from the 3.5-miles of sandy beaches within San Onofre State Beach A 1.5-mile Nature Trail connects the campground to Trestles Beach, a world class surfing site. San Mateo Creek flows just east of the campground outward towards the ocean creating key riparian and wetland habitats which host some rare and even endangered species. All campsites include a fire pit and picnic table. Hookup sites are available with electricity and water. Other amenities include an RV sanitation station, hot, coin-operated indoor showers, and flush toilets. Below are listed a few park rules that will assist you in having a fun and save visit.

    San Onofre - San Mateo Campground is at 830 Cristianitos, San Clemente, CA, 92672 a short distance inland from the 3.5-miles of sandy beaches within San Onofre State Beach. A 1.5-mile Nature Trail connects the San Mateo camping site to “Trestles Beach,” the world class surfing site. Surfers using redwood boards have visited San Onofre since at least the 1940s; San Mateo Creek flows just east of the campground outward towards the ocean creating key riparian and wetland habitats which host some rare and even endangered species. All campsites include a fire pit and picnic table. RV Hookup sites are available with electricity and water. Other amenities includes a dump-station, hot indoor showers, and flush toilets. Camping is available year-round.

    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group

    $250 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from O'Neill Regional Park
    Camper-submitted photo from O'Neill Regional Park
    Camper-submitted photo from O'Neill Regional Park
    Camper-submitted photo from O'Neill Regional Park
    Camper-submitted photo from O'Neill Regional Park
    Camper-submitted photo from O'Neill Regional Park

    4.

    O'Neill Regional Park

    27 Reviews
    61 Photos
    400 Saves
    Trabuco Canyon, California

    The Arroyo campground offers 79 campsites varying in size to accommodate RVs or tent camping for up to eight people per site. Reservations for individual sites can be made online, by phone or in person. The park offers eight large group campsites for parties of 17 or more and five equestrian campsites, each equipped with horse corrals, barbeques and fire pits. Reservations for groups of 17 or more can be made by calling the park office at (949) 923-2260.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $20 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Bonelli Bluffs
    Camper-submitted photo from Bonelli Bluffs
    Camper-submitted photo from Bonelli Bluffs
    Camper-submitted photo from Bonelli Bluffs
    Camper-submitted photo from Bonelli Bluffs
    Camper-submitted photo from Bonelli Bluffs

    5.

    Bonelli Bluffs

    36 Reviews
    80 Photos
    304 Saves
    Pomona, California

    Lakeside camping in LA county is possible at Bonelli Bluffs RV resort and campground in San Dimas, California! Our lush property is much more than a place to pull into and rest your head. It's a community surrounded by majestic mountain views, lush landscapes, and resort-style amenities. Vacations should feel special and revitalizing - at Bonelli Bluffs, it's easy.

    We're located just 45 minutes east of Los Angeles, at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains. Here, Bonelli Bluffs offers a peaceful reprieve from city life. Come enjoy nature, relax and explore the nearby attractions in San Dimas, California. Moreover, you don't even need to leave the campgrounds to have a good time. Our amenities include a beach-front park, two sparkling pools, outdoor fire pits, and activities galore.

    While the natural beauty and views bring most visitors to Bonelli Bluffs, the nearby town of San Dimas is also highly appealing. Here, and in the nearby town of Pomona, you'll discover fantastic restaurants, shops and plenty to see and do.

    So, if you're looking for the perfect place to bring your RV or to pitch a tent and camp, you've found it at Bonelli Bluffs. Moreover, we offer hundreds of sites on our 2,000 acres of meticulously preserved campgrounds for RVs and tents. Visit our RV resort in San Dimas, California, to experience the beauty for yourself.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $76 - $88 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from San Clemente State Beach Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from San Clemente State Beach Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from San Clemente State Beach Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from San Clemente State Beach Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from San Clemente State Beach Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from San Clemente State Beach Campground

    6.

    San Clemente State Beach Campground

    34 Reviews
    138 Photos
    710 Saves
    San Clemente, California

    CAMPING AND PICNICKING The family campground sits high atop the bluffs. Each of 160 sites has a fire ring and picnic table. Water faucets are nearby. The family campground has 72 RV spots, with electric and water hookups.

    ACCESSIBLE FEATURES • Restrooms, showers, seven campsites, the visitor center, the Butterfly and Multi-Use Trails, and picnic sites near parking are accessible. Assistance may be needed on the steep trails to the beach. • Accessibility in state parks is continually improving. For recent updates, visit

    Two group-camping areas can each hold 50 people. Each campground has hot showers, flush toilets, and sinks. Group camp #1 holds up to 20 RVs; Group camp #2 takes tent-only campers with a maximum of 10 vehicles. A picnic area displays sweeping vistas of the Pacific Ocean from bluffs 150 feet above the beach. Two group picnic areas are also available. The visitor center adjoins the 200-space parking area.

    San Clemente State Beach camping is located at the south end of the city of San Clemente, California. The area around San Clemente is known for its ocean, hill, and mountain views, a pleasant climate and its Spanish Colonial style architecture. The city slogan is "Spanish Village by the Sea." Visitors are attracted to the San Clemente area for its intense winds and dramatic location.

    San Clemente has been a California state beach since 1937 and is popular among water sport enthusiasts, and anyone who wishes to escape from inland heat and nearby metropolitan areas for the day. The beautiful mile long beach stretches between the curling ocean surf and the foot of a steep bluff.

    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $250 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Prado Regional Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Prado Regional Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Prado Regional Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Prado Regional Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Prado Regional Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Prado Regional Park

    7.

    Prado Regional Park

    20 Reviews
    28 Photos
    171 Saves
    Chino, California

    This park is loaded with outdoor recreation and adventure offering, fishing, camping, hiking, biking and nature trails, splash pad, disc golf and outstanding picnic facilities are just a sampling of what this park has to offer.

    Prado Regional Park offers many options of camping and is dog-friendly. There are many camping options as well as amenities to enjoy with family and friends.

    75 full hookup sites
    Group tent camping
    Tents & RV’s all sizes
    Dump station
    Hot showers and restrooms
    ADA accessible restrooms
    Fire rings
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $47 - $120 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Ronald W. Caspers Wilderness Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Ronald W. Caspers Wilderness Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Ronald W. Caspers Wilderness Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Ronald W. Caspers Wilderness Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Ronald W. Caspers Wilderness Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Ronald W. Caspers Wilderness Park

    8.

    Ronald W. Caspers Wilderness Park

    20 Reviews
    86 Photos
    348 Saves
    Coto de Caza, California

    While the park does now have water, the showers remain closed. Water is limited, though, so please plan accordingly.

    Caspers Wilderness Park is an 8,000 acre protected wilderness preserve nestled among the river terraces and sandstone canyons of the western coastal Santa Ana Mountains. The park's many fertile valleys are overtly complemented by specimen groves of native Coastal Live Oak and magnificent stands of California Sycamore. These areas are further accentuated by seasonal wildflower displays and running streams. Wildlife is abundant and can be readily viewed from any of the park's numerous trails.

    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $20 - $25 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Seabreeze At Seal Beach
    Camper-submitted photo from Seabreeze At Seal Beach
    Camper-submitted photo from Seabreeze At Seal Beach
    Camper-submitted photo from Seabreeze At Seal Beach
    Camper-submitted photo from Seabreeze At Seal Beach
    Camper-submitted photo from Seabreeze At Seal Beach

    9.

    Seabreeze At Seal Beach

    9 Reviews
    11 Photos
    135 Saves
    Seal Beach, California
    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    Camper-submitted photo from Blue Jay Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Blue Jay Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Blue Jay Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Blue Jay Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Blue Jay Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Blue Jay Campground

    10.

    Blue Jay Campground

    19 Reviews
    61 Photos
    397 Saves
    Trabuco Canyon, California

    Cal Trans continues to perform highway-widening work on SR-74 Ortega Highway with periodic nightly closures.

    Located approximately 4 miles off Hwy 74 (Ortega) on the North Main Divide Road, this campsite has 50 available sites with a varying distance apart for a true "wilderness" feel. Amenities include trash cans, fire pits, grills, vaulted toilets, and plenty of local trails for hiking, biking and equestrian. For information regarding local and connecting trails, please see our Trail Guide under the Trabuco District.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $20 / night

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