San Onfore Beach in northern San Diego County is easy to pick out along the coast by the now-defunct nuclear power plant. The state beach includes areas on either side of the power plant. Surfers gather at places like Trestles Beach, Old Man's and The Point.
San Mateo Campground is situated inland off Christianitos Road. There visitors find exclusive trailer or RV loops along with sites for tents. Electric and water hook-ups are available at some sites. A Group Site is located and the southern end of the campground. A 1½ mile trail leads down to Trestles Beach.
Bluffs Campground is spread along Old Pacific Coast Highway. This campground is only open from mid-May through September. There are no hook-ups. Another Group Site is found here.
Picnic table, fire ring, some sites with partial hook-ups
Campground:
Restrooms with flush toilets, piped water, store, amphitheater
Showers:
Hot showers
Dump Station:
Yes
Nearby Attractions:
Surfing, Bluff's Beach Trail, Panhe Nature Trail, fishing,Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, Surfing Heritage Foundation museum in San Clemente
San Onofre Group Campsites
San Onofre State Beach has 2 group campsites, one at San Mateo Campground and the other at Bluffs Campground. The San Mateo group site is at the southern end of the campground and can accommodate up to 40 people and 8 vehicles. It is a tents-only site. Sleeping in vehicles is not allowed. The campground is wheelchair accessible. The group site has 2 fire pits, one standard and one ADA, as well as one large BBQ (charcoal or wood), 6 picnic tables, 2 shade Ramadas, and potable water.
The Bluffs Group Campground can accommodate from 9 to 50 people and up to 12 vehicles. Maximum vehicle length is 18 feet. The camp has a large area for tents, outdoor showers, and a nice ocean view.
Fees: San Mateo - $250, Bluffs - $250
Reservations from ReserveCalifornia: San Onofre State Beach Group Campsite Reservations
Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. If using a reservation website, check to be sure your vehicles will fit in the parking space for your campsite.
In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, obtain firewood locally.
Accessible Sites
Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate
