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.
Coastal Flood Warning issued October 9 at 1:42PM PDT until October 11 at 3:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, significant coastal flooding and erosion possible. For the Beach Hazards Statement, surf of 5 to 7 feet with local sets up to 9 feet. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 3 PM PDT Sunday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from Sunday morning through Sunday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 3 PM Sunday to 2 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads and walking paths may be closed due to high water. Low-lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may flood. Shoreline erosion will occur during high tides in the mornings. Increased surf will lead to a high risk of rip currents. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Greatest impacts on Sunday morning from Tropical Storm Rachel in combination of increased swell, onshore winds, and high tides locally over 7 feet.
Beach Hazards Statement issued October 9 at 1:42PM PDT until October 11 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, significant coastal flooding and erosion possible. For the Beach Hazards Statement, surf of 5 to 7 feet with local sets up to 9 feet. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 3 PM PDT Sunday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from Sunday morning through Sunday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 3 PM Sunday to 2 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads and walking paths may be closed due to high water. Low-lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may flood. Shoreline erosion will occur during high tides in the mornings. Increased surf will lead to a high risk of rip currents. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Greatest impacts on Sunday morning from Tropical Storm Rachel in combination of increased swell, onshore winds, and high tides locally over 7 feet.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 9 at 1:42PM PDT until October 13 at 2:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, significant coastal flooding and erosion possible. For the Beach Hazards Statement, surf of 5 to 7 feet with local sets up to 9 feet. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 3 PM PDT Sunday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from Sunday morning through Sunday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 3 PM Sunday to 2 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads and walking paths may be closed due to high water. Low-lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may flood. Shoreline erosion will occur during high tides in the mornings. Increased surf will lead to a high risk of rip currents. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Greatest impacts on Sunday morning from Tropical Storm Rachel in combination of increased swell, onshore winds, and high tides locally over 7 feet.
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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