Doheny Sb Campground
Open year-round with reservations through ReserveCalifornia. Effective July 1, 2026, the booking window is temporarily reduced from 6 months to 3 months. A temporary closure is anticipated between 2027 and 2029 for climate resilience construction.
High Surf Advisory issued July 20 at 2:34AM PDT until July 21 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet with sets up to 8 feet at south or southwest facing beaches. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...South swell of 4 to 5 feet with a period of 11-13 seconds generating high surf, primarily for south-facing beaches. High risk of rip currents exists with high surf and strong longshore currents are expected on west-facing beaches. High tides will generally be at or below 5.5 feet, but localized areas of beach erosion and minor tidal overflow may occur with the high surf during high tides. Swell and surf will decrease late Tuesday into Wednesday.
About
Doheny State Beach Campground is located at the southern end of Dana Point Harbor in Orange County, occupying what was once the private estate of oil magnate Edward L. Doheny before becoming California's first state beach in 1931. The campground features 121 sites split between the North Loop and South Loop, with premium beachfront sites 37-94 positioned roughly ten feet from the Pacific Ocean. This is a dry campground with no electrical, water, or sewer hookups at individual sites, though a dump station is available for RV waste disposal at $10 per use. Amenities include flush restrooms, hot showers, potable drinking water, and fire rings and picnic tables at every site. Four ADA-accessible campsites are designated at sites 16, 27, 91, and 117. The park spans a 62-acre stretch of beach and provides excellent access to surfing, swimming, tide pools, and kayaking. Day-use facilities include a 5-acre picnic area, volleyball courts, and a visitor center with a tide pool exhibit. Dogs are allowed in the campground on leash but prohibited on the beach and in the water.
Directions
From I-5, exit at Beach Cities/Highway 1 in Dana Point. Head west toward the ocean, then turn left onto Dana Point Harbor Drive. The campground entrance is on the right at 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $50 - $65 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 75ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (949) 496-6172 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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