San Onofre Sb San Mateo Campground
Open year-round. Reservations available through ReserveCalifornia. Park hours are 6 AM to 10 PM daily.
Beach Hazards Statement issued October 9 at 2:12AM PDT until October 9 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, surf of 3 to 5 feet with sets to 6 feet and dangerous rip currents expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected during high tides. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM PDT Tuesday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Flooding of beach parking lots, boardwalks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Minor coastal erosion is also expected. Additionally, elevated surf will lead to strong rip currents and dangerous swimming conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides are expected to peak between 6.5 and 7.0 feet during the mornings and evenings. Additional south swells may produce another round of elevated to high surf Sunday through Tuesday, highest on Sunday.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 9 at 2:12AM PDT until October 13 at 2:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, surf of 3 to 5 feet with sets to 6 feet and dangerous rip currents expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected during high tides. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM PDT Tuesday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Flooding of beach parking lots, boardwalks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Minor coastal erosion is also expected. Additionally, elevated surf will lead to strong rip currents and dangerous swimming conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides are expected to peak between 6.5 and 7.0 feet during the mornings and evenings. Additional south swells may produce another round of elevated to high surf Sunday through Tuesday, highest on Sunday.
About
San Mateo Campground is the primary overnight camping area at San Onofre State Beach, located about one mile inland from Interstate 5 at the Cristianitos Road exit. The campground offers 157 sites spread across several loops: sites 1-67 are RV hookup sites with electric and water connections, sites 68-100 are standard campsites, and sites 101-157 are tent-only primitive sites. A group camping area accommodates larger parties. The campground provides solid amenities including flush toilets, hot indoor showers, potable water, and an RV dump station. Every site includes a fire pit and picnic table. Mature trees throughout the campground provide shade and privacy between sites. The maximum vehicle length is 36 feet. The signature attraction is the 1.5-mile Nature Trail connecting the campground to Trestles Beach, home to legendary surf breaks like Lower Trestles, Upper Trestles, and Church. The beach was selected to host surfing events for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Beyond surfing, the 3.5 miles of sandy beaches offer swimming, fishing, and wildlife watching. The campground operates year-round with hours from 6 AM to 10 PM.
Directions
From Interstate 5, take the Cristianitos Road exit. The campground is located at 830 Cristianitos Road, San Clemente, approximately one mile inland from the freeway.
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Location
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $45 - $70 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 25ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 36ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (949) 492-4872 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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