Camping In California: Doheny State Beach Campground

Doheny State Beach Campground 

Doheny is located in the city of Dana Point, California and is one of California's most popular state beaches and attracts almost one million visitors per year. Doheny has a day use surfing beach at its northern end and a five-acre lawn with picnic facilities and volleyball courts. 

The state beach is divided into three areas. The area north of the creek is reserved for day use, with a landscaped picnic area equipped with picnic tables, barbecues and re rings. Ample parking is available. Protected tide pools are located in the very north end of the beach. Visitors can observe a wide variety of coastal marine life. Please remember that the tide pools are protected, so do not touch or trample. The campground located south of the San Juan Creek has 118 developed family campsites and a developed group campsite. 

Doheny is a great family campground, perfect for the family camp trip in the summer. You can go surfing or learn how to surf (newtssurfschool.com), fishing, tide pools, volleyball, picnic tables, and much more.  

Reservation Tips

• Park selections

• Date you wish to start camping

• Type and size of camping equipment

• Number of people that wil 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

How to Make a Reservation

Whether you are a first time camper or an experienced enthusiast, you’ll find that California State Parks offers quality camping facilities in beautiful surroundings. Most state park campgrounds are open year-round, and some offer discounts for off-season camping.

Reservations for California State Parks facilities are handled through Reserve America. Please consult that website for fee information and availability. Before you make a reservation, have the following information available. The reservation system allows campers to plan ahead and secure their campsites, thus reducing long waiting lines and turn-aways at park entrances.

Online: The link to Reserve America and the phone numbers that follow include all campgrounds that provide the convenience and service of reserving a campsite. Online reservation and other helpful information on camping is also available at CA State Parks.

By Phone: Call For Reservations at 
TEL: 1-800-444-PARK (7275) 
International Callers: TEL: 916-638-5883 
TDD: 1-800-274-7275

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