Doheny Sb Campground

Open

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.

Beach Hazards Statement issued June 9 at 12:39PM PDT until June 11 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

June 9th, 12:39 PM — 3:15 AM

* WHAT...South swell from 190 degrees with a period of 18 to 20 seconds will generate surf of 4 to 7 feet with sets up to 9 feet along south-facing beaches. High rip current risk. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...From late Monday night through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Hazardous swimming conditions and a high rip current risk. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm and do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, SWIM PARALLEL TO SHORE and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest surf will be at south-facing beaches and peak Tuesday and Wednesday. Swell and surf will slowly subside beginning Thursday with a shorter period, but will remain elevated into Friday.

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.

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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