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San Mateo Campground
at San Onofre State Beach
830 Cristianitos Road • San Clemente, CA 92672 • (949) 361-2531
San Mateo Campground lies a short distance inland from the 3.5-miles of sandy beaches within San Onofre State Beach
A 1.5-mile Nature Trail connects the campground to Trestles Beach, a world class surfing site. San Mateo Creek flows just
east of the campground outward towards the ocean creating key riparian and wetland habitats which host some rare and
even endangered species. All campsites include a fire pit and picnic table. Hookup sites are available with electricity
and water. Other amenities include an RV sanitation station, hot, coin-operated indoor showers, and flush toilets. Below
are listed a few park rules that will assist you in having a fun and save visit.
PARK FEES are due and payable upon entry into
the park. Use the self-registration system if the
entrance station is closed. The campsite fee covers
one vehicle. There are additional fees for extra
vehicles to be paid at the gate. Showers require a
quarter to operate.
PETS/DOGS must be under control at all times
and on a leash no longer than six feet. They are
not permitted in buildings or on the beach (except
for service dogs). Pets/dogs must be confined
to a vehicle or tent at night and must not be left
unattended.
OCCUPANCY: Each campsite may have up to
8 persons (including children). Three vehicles
maximum are allowed per campsite.
ALCOHOL is allowed within the campsite in which
you are registered only; no alcohol allowed in dayuse areas or on trails. You must be 21 years of age
to consume or posses alcohol.
VEHICLE PARKING: Vehicles may only be parked
in your assigned campsite. They must remain
on the pavement and must not extend into the
roadway beyond the campsite number or limit line.
No more than three vehicles are allowed in each
numbered campsite. Trailers and mortorhomes are
considered a vehicle.
ANNUAL DAY USE PERMITS must park in the lot
by the campfire center (do not park in numbered
campsites). Day use hours are from 6:00 a.m. to
10:00 p.m year round.
CHECK-OUT TIME: Please vacate your site by
noon. Check-in is 2 p.m. The two hours between
check out and check in provides maintenance
personnel time to clean the campsite.
SPEED LIMIT: The maximum speed limit is
15 mph. When pedestrians, bicyclists and
children are present, even 15 mph might be too
fast. Use good judgment. Do not drink and drive.
QUIET HOURS are from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. To ensure
an enjoyable experience for everyone, please do
not disturb other campers, regardless of the time
of day or night. Generators may only be operated
between the hours of 10 a.m. and 8 p.m.
JUVENILES: If you are under the age of 18
years old, you must provide the staff a written
permission letter signed by your parent or legal
guardian and proof of identification in order to
camp at the park.
FIRES AND FIREWOOD: Please be cautious
when building fires. Fires are allowed only in
established fire rings or camp stoves. Do not
build fires outside the fire rings or leave campfires
unattended. Do not gather firewood in the park––
the nutrients must be allowed to recycle back into
the ecosystem.
BICYCLES: By law, children under 18 must wear a
helmet (skateboards, roller skates, and scooters
included). Adults should wear helmets as well.
MOTORIZED SCOOTERS / GOLF CARTS: must
be street legal with a license plate and proper
equipment to be operated within the park. The
driver must be at least 16 years of age and possess
a valid driver license.
NOISE: Radios and other sound-producing devices
must not be audible beyond your immediate
campsite, regardless of the time of day or night.
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RESERVATIONS FOR CAMPING: You may make camping reservations up to seven months and no less than
48 hours in advance by calling (800) 444-7275 (TTY 800-274-7275). Reservations may be charged to VISA®,
Discover® or Mastercard®. To make online reservations, visit our website at www.parks.ca.gov.
San Mateo Campground
GAMES or activities that are
disruptive to the other campers
or the environment are strictly
prohibited. Airsoft, pellet, or
BB guns are strictly prohibited.
Campsites 1-67
have electrical and
water hookups.
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THEFT WARNING: Keep
your vehicles locked and your
valuables out of sight. Do not
leave property out at night;
report suspicious activity to
a ranger or camp host.
Entrance Station
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