San Onofre Bluffs Campground
5200 Pacific Coast Highway San Clemente, California 92672
Overview
San Onofre Bluffs Campground is situated next to the stunning sandstone bluffs along Old Pacific Highway 101 in San Clemente, California.
175 campsites are tucked away in the San Onofre Bluffs Campground's natural surroundings. The campground is close to paths that climb up to the bluffs and trails that will lead you down to the 3.5 mile stretch of amazing sandy beach.
Paved parking spaces, a fire ring, grill, and table are included with each site. The park has drinking water, an RV dump station, vault toilets, and cold outside showers. There are no hookups available. Between 10 am and 8 pm, generators are allowed.
San Onofre Campground permits dogs, however, when outside your car, they must be restrained by a leash no more than six feet. So, your furry pals are permitted on two of the hiking paths, as well as within the campground, but not on the beach or in any of the buildings
Best Campsites at San Onofre Bluffs Campground
Below are Power Camper’s recommended sites if you want to have the best experience at San Onofre Bluffs Campground.
Sites 23 and 24
- Extra privacy due to trees on one of the sides
- Shade thanks to the trees
Unique Experiences
- Go beachcombing in 3.5 miles of spectacular white sandy beaches that is popular with swimmers, kayakers, and anglers.
- Surf the iconic breaks at San Onofre like Trails, Trenches, Church, and Surf Beach.
- Go visit the nearby Surfing Heritage Foundation Museum in San Clemente.
- Hike the 5.6-mile round trip San Onofre Beach Trail or the 3-mile Trestle Trail.
San Onofre Bluffs Campground Campground Rules
Max Trailer/RV Length
25 FeetMax people per site
8Max vehicles per site
2Fires allowed?
Only in designated fire ringsPets allowed?
Yes, but not on beachSan Onofre Bluffs Campground Reservation Information
Reservations Allowed?
Reservations Required?
YesBy dialing (800) 444-7275, you can reserve campsites (TTY 800-274-7275). You can also visit the website of San Onofre Bluffs at www.parks.ca.gov to make reservations online. Mid-March through mid-September, online reservations are possible, and all other times of the year, booking is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Ensure you have the following information to make a reservation:
- Park selections
- Date you wish to start camping
- Type and size of camping equipment
- Number of people that will occupy the campsite
- Number of nights you wish to camp
- Alternative park and camping date choices
- Your phone number and area code
- Method of payment/Credit card number and expiration date
- Mailing address
Group Camping Reservations
There is a group camping site in San Onofre Bluffs Campground and another in the nearby San Mateo. The Bluffs group site costs $250 and allows up to 50 people and 12 vehicles with a maximum length of 18 feet.
Campsite Reservation Cancellations
Online cancellations are possible, as well as phone cancellations at (800) 444-PARK (7275). The hours of operation for this service are 8 am. to 6 pm. Note that a $7.99 cancellation fee per reservation will be charged.
San Onofre Bluffs Campground Campground Cost
Standard Campsite
$40Group Campsite
$250Activities
Fishing
Surfing / Windsurfing
Hiking
Whale Watching
Photography
Volleyball
Amenities
RV/Trailers
Hookups
Pull Through Spots
Pet Friendly
ADA Sites
Showers
Campfire Rings
Picnic Tables
Cell Service
Potable Water
Grills
Directions
FAQs
Nearby Campgrounds to San Onofre Bluffs Campground
San Mateo Campground
San Onofre State Beach has two campgrounds; this one (the Bluffs), and the nearby San Mateo. While the Bluffs campground has no hookups, San Mateo has 67 sites that offers them.
The Bluffs campground is closer to the beach but has cold outdoor showers while San Mateo has nice warm showers located within a building. Each campground has group camping facilities; the one at the Bluffs can accommodate 50 people, and the tents-only one at San Mateo, 40.
Both campgrounds have the same fees - $40 for a standard site and $65 for a full hookup site only available in San Mateo. ** **
San Clemente State Beach
San Clemente has two group camping sites that can accommodate 50 people each while San Onofre Bluffs has only one. Prices are similar with the Bluffs costing $250 and San Clemente costing either $250 or $300 depending on which site.
San Onofre Bluffs sites also offer no hookups, while there are 72 sites in San Clemente that do.
Doheny State Beach
Like San Onofre Bluffs, Doheny State Beach offers no hookups. Doheny’s premium oceanfront sites go at $60 and their inland sites at $40, while San Onofre Bluffs have a standard rate of $40.
Doheny also offers a hike and bike rate of $10 and hot showers while San Onofre only has cold outdoor showers.
Carlsbad State Beach
Carlsbad State Beach campground now offers 13 hookup sites costing $60 to $100 out of its 215 total sites. Their maximum vehicle length is 35 feet in comparison with San Onofre Bluff’s 25 feet.
Prices are similar, with their sites without hookups costing $35 to $50 compared to San Onofre’s $40. They too, offer token-operated hot showers while San Onofre doesn’t.
