Doheny Sb Group Campground
Open year-round. Effective July 1, 2026, the reservation booking window is temporarily reduced from 6 months to 3 months in preparation for the Climate Resilience & Modernization Project. A temporary campground closure is anticipated between 2027 and 2029 for construction and upgrades.
Extreme Heat Warning issued September 9 at 7:44PM PDT until September 10 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures in the 80s at the beaches to the mid to upper 90s along higher coastal terrain on Thursday with morning low temperatures in the lower to mid 70s. * WHERE...Orange County Coastal Areas and San Diego County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Major to Extreme HeatRisk through today. Moderate to Major HeatRisk on Thursday. Warm overnight low temperature will limit relief from the heat.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 9 at 4:30PM PDT until September 9 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding from high tides this evening. * WHERE...Beaches of Orange and San Diego Counties. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Most likely during Wednesday evening's high tide. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides this evening at Newport Beach: 6.3 feet at 845 PM. At La Jolla: 6.3 feet at 839 PM. Measured high tides are exceeding predicted levels by 6-7 inches.
About
Doheny State Beach Group Campground provides a single premium group campsite at the southern end of one of California's most iconic coastal parks. Once owned by oil tycoon Edward L. Doheny, this beach property was donated for public use in 1931, making it California's first state beach. The group site is tent-only and accommodates between 9 and 40 campers with space for 10 vehicles included in the reservation. The campsite includes a fire ring with grate for campfires and cooking, a picnic table, and access to flush restrooms with hot showers. Potable water is available throughout the campground. While the main campground offers a dump station for RVs, the group site itself is designated for tent camping only with no hookups. Dogs are welcome but must be leashed and contained in a vehicle or tent overnight; pets are not permitted on the beach. The park spans day-use areas and camping facilities along the Dana Point coast. At the northern end, visitors find world-renowned surf breaks, sand volleyball courts, and the Doho Cafe. The campground provides stunning ocean views with some sites just a short walk from the water. Beach wheelchairs are available for checkout. Park hours are 6 AM to 10 PM daily year-round.
Directions
From I-5, take the Pacific Coast Highway/Dana Point exit and head west. Turn left onto Dana Point Harbor Drive. The park entrance is approximately one mile from the freeway on Del Obispo/Dana Harbor Drive, about four miles from San Juan Capistrano Mission. Address: 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, CA 92629.
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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 | $350 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| doheny@parks.ca.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (949) 492-0802 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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