Tent Camping in Southern California
Camping in Southern California? Check out these top spots for overnight tent camping in Orange County California. Whatever your pleasure - ocean-close sites, bluff-top camping, hiking, biking and equestrian trails, ranger-led walks and hikes, cafés, dog-friendly sites, playgrounds, boat rentals, BBQ & fire pits - your style is sure to find its match at one of the nearby tent camping sites in Southern California. Bring your tent and pick your spot to enjoy a relaxed Southern California beach vacation in Surf City USA®.
Locations for Overnight Tent Camping in Orange County California
Newport dunes - 9.5 miles South, about 20 minutes
1131 Back Bay Drive (PCH and Jamboree)
Newport Beach
949-729-3863
-Tents must be free standing (no stakes)
-Two tents allowed per camp site
-One bedroom cottages available
-Discount for water equipment rentals
Crystal Cove - 15 miles South, about 25 minutes
8471 Pacific Coast Highway
Laguna Beach
800-444-7275
-Must hike three miles inland (mostly uphill) to reach campgrounds
-34 Campsites (4) people per site
-Is not beach camping
Doheny State Beach - 31 miles South, about 40 minutes
25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive
Dana Point
949-496-6172
-122 Ocean close sites
-34 Sites on the sand
-Visitor Center with simulated tide pool
-Annual beach events
Caper's Wilderness Park - 35 miles, about 45 minutes
33401 Ortega Hwy.
San Juan Capistrano
949-923-2210
-BBQ & Fire Pits
-Hiking, Biking and Equestrian Trails
San Clemente State Beach - 36 miles South, about 45 minutes
I-5 and Avenida
Calafia
949-492-3156
-Bluff top camping
-Junior ranger summer programs
-Ranger led walks and hikes
San Onofre State Beach - 45 miles South, about 1 hour
I-5 and Basilone Road
San Onofre
949-492-4872
-Three miles south of San Clemente
-Two camping sites
-Home of "Trestles"
Irvine Lake - 22 miles South East, about 30 minutes
4621 Santiago Canyon Road
Silverado
714-649-9111
-Boat rentals
-Fishing (discounted rates for campers)
-Cafe
-No camping on Monday or Tuesday during summer season
O'Neill Regional Park - 31.5 miles South, about 45 minutes
30892 Trabuco Canyon Road
Trabuco Canyon
949-923-2260
-Hiking, Bicycling and Equestrian Trails
-Dogs Permitted
-Playground
