Doheny Sb Group Campground

About

Doheny State Beach Group Campground sits at the southern end of California's first state beach, established in 1931. The group campsite offers a prime beachfront location with stunning ocean views and convenient beach access, making it an ideal setting for group gatherings. This dry campground provides no utility hookups but features essential amenities including potable water spigots, a dump station, restrooms with token-operated showers, fire pits, and picnic tables at each site. The park's northern day-use area features world-renowned surf breaks immortalized in the Beach Boys' 1963 hit "Surfin' USA," while the southern campground area offers a more relaxed coastal camping experience. Visitors can explore the tide pools, visit the onsite visitor center with aquariums and educational displays, or enjoy the paved beachside trail for walking and biking. The park is conveniently located near Dana Point Harbor and just three miles from the historic San Juan Capistrano Mission. Doheny State Beach welcomes approximately one million visitors annually and offers year-round camping opportunities. Dogs are permitted in the campground on leash but are not allowed on the beach. Park hours are 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily, with check-in at 2:00 PM and check-out at noon for campers.

Directions

Located on Del Obispo/Dana Harbor Drive in Dana Point, approximately one mile north of I-5 and about four miles from San Juan Capistrano Mission. Physical address: 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, CA 92629.