Connectivity
No community carrier report is currently published for this campground.
Community-reported service can change with terrain, weather, congestion, and carrier coverage.
Campground
San Onofre Bluffs Campground
San Onofre State Beach, California
About this campground
San Onofre Bluffs Campground is mapped at this exact location in California State Parks' statewide campground inventory. State Parks classifies it as developed family camp area.
San Onofre publishes this operating information: Surf Beach 4/15-9/31: 6AM-10PM 10/1-4/14: 6AM-8PM Bluffs/Trails 6AM-Sunset San Mateo Campground 6AM-10PM
Map
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- Latitude
- 33.344986° N
- Longitude
- 117.516629° W
Know before you arrive
Access, sites & campground features
Official facility and campsite inventory, supplemented by clearly marked community reports when the official listing does not publish the detail.
Access
The available official and community sources do not publish an access type.
Site types
- Tent sites
Features
For campers
- ToiletsListed on the official park page
- Drinking waterListed on the official park page; confirm service at the assigned campground
- Pets allowedYes: Except for service animals, dogs not allowed in buildings or on the beach.
- Reservable
For vehicles
No vehicle features are separately published.
Official campground guide
Plan with the full campground details
Facility information, site rules, booking windows, and published rates. Source snapshot checked Oct 15, 2026.
Overview
San Onofre Bluffs Campground is mapped at this exact location in California State Parks' statewide campground inventory. State Parks classifies it as developed family camp area.
San Onofre publishes this operating information: Surf Beach 4/15-9/31: 6AM-10PM 10/1-4/14: 6AM-8PM Bluffs/Trails 6AM-Sunset San Mateo Campground 6AM-10PM
Facilities
Published site types: Multiple types, Tent Only.
Available facilities and amenities: Park restrooms, Park drinking water.
Recreation
Not separately publishedThe official campground source does not publish a separate recreation section.
Natural Features
Catalog summarySan Onofre Bluffs Campground is in San Onofre State Beach, California at an approximate mapped elevation of 157 feet.
Nearby Attractions
Not separately publishedThe official campground source does not publish a separate nearby attractions section.
Activities & amenities
What Recreation.gov or the campground’s official source specifically lists.
Available activities
The official source does not publish a separate activity list.
Amenities and facility features
- Park restroomsListed on the official park page
- Park drinking waterListed on the official park page; confirm service at the assigned campground
Recreation sites
Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.
Multiple Types, Tent Only
- Equipment
- Multiple Types, Tent Only
Site rules, inventory & rates
Facility rules, inventory procedures, and price seasons published by the official source.
Site rules
- Water
- San Onofre's official page lists drinking water as a park feature; confirm service at San Onofre Bluffs Campground before arrival.
- Food storage
- The current official campground record does not publish a campground-specific food-storage rule. Check posted rules before leaving food, trash, toiletries, or scented items unattended.
- Fire and stove use
- San Onofre's official page states: All campsites include a fire pit and picnic table.
- Pets
- Yes: Except for service animals, dogs not allowed in buildings or on the beach.
Inventory window
Use ReserveCalifornia's San Onofre inventory and select San Onofre Bluffs Campground; confirm the assigned site's equipment and occupancy limits before checkout.
Published seasons & rates
The official source does not publish machine-readable seasonal rates. Confirm the final rate with the reservation provider before checkout.
Important facility notices
Read these with current closure and fire notices before departure.
- Surf Beach 4/15-9/31: 6AM-10PM 10/1-4/14: 6AM-8PM Bluffs/Trails 6AM-Sunset San Mateo Campground 6AM-10PM ALERT: Due to road damage caused by recent high tides and heavy surf, the following parking and facility closures are in effect at San Onofre Surf Beach: – Lower dirt parking lots will be closed to vehicle parking until further notice. – Upper paved parking lots will be temporarily closed on Friday, Oct. 9, while crews address storm damage. The lots will reopen once work is complete. – Beach access: The beach remains open for surfing, walking and biking. However, pedestrian and bicycle access will be restricted within the designated work area on Friday, Oct. 9 for public safety. – Water and restrooms are currently unavailable due to damage to the water main serving Surf Beach. For your safety, please follow all posted signs and staff instructions on closure and restrictions. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work to repair the damage and restore access and services. We’ll post additional updates on here and on our webpage: parks.ca.gov/SanOnofre