San Clemente State Beach - California State Parks
San Clemente State Beach 225 Avenida Califia • San Clemente, CA 92672 • (949) 492-3156 The mile-long beach stretches between the curling ocean surf and the foot of a steep bluff. Midway between Los Angeles and San Diego, the park attracts water sports enthusiasts and those seeking respite from the inland heat or an escape from nearby metropolitan areas. Activities include swimming, surfing, picnicking, fishing, hiking and skin diving. PARK FEES are due and payable upon entry into the park. The campsite fee covers one vehicle. Extra vehicles are allowed for a fee. There is no charge for a towed-in vehicle. If a towed-in vehicle is detached and driven out of the park please be sure to display a camping receipt in the windshield for re-entry. VEHICLE PARKING: Vehicles must be parked in legally marked spaces and must be parked on paved areas only. Maximum camper or trailer length is 30 feet. Dayuse vehicles may not be parked in numbered stalls. CAMPSITES: Eight people maximum are allowed per campsite. The RV campground provides water, electrical and sewage hookups. The tent area provides fire pits, tables, shade ramadas and nearby water. Articles my not be tied to or hung from trees or brush. GROUP CAMPS: Group Camp #1 is limited to 50 people and 20 vehicles. It is located on a bluff overlooking the ocean; beach access is by a steep, paved trail. Group Camp #2 is a tent-only campsite and limited to 50 people and 10 vehicles. Maximum vehicle length is 20 feet; you can drive in or back in. It has a partial blue water ocean view; beach access (approximately 1/8 mile) is by two fairly steep service roads. Stores, shops, restaurants and laundry facilities are available in town. FIRES AND FIREWOOD: Fires are allowed only in established fire rings, and must be attended at all times. Fires are not allowed on beaches. Collecting dead or downed wood is prohibited. CHECK-OUT TIME is noon. Please vacate your site by that time. Check-in time is 2 p.m. No unaccompanied person under 18 years of age allowed without a note of parental consent. QUIET HOURS are from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Generators, TVs and radios may only be operated between the
hours of 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. Radios and other soundproducing devices must not be audible beyond your immediate campsite. SPEED LIMIT: The maximum speed limit is 15 mph and is strictly enforced. When pedestrians and children are present, even 15 mph might be too fast. Use good judgment. DOGS must be kept on a leash no longer than six feet and under your supervision at all times. They are not permitted on the trails or beaches (except for service dogs). Noisy and/or vicious dogs will be removed from the campground upon complaint. Please clean up after your pets. Dogs must be confined to a vehicle or tent at night. ALCOHOL and glass containers are not allowed beyond your campsite. (Sec. 4326) DAY-USE hours are from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. year round. The day-use area has 26 picnic sites, each with a stove, table and shade ramada; one group area that can accomodate 150 people; a 200-car parking lot and comfort stations with flush toilets.
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CAMPING RESERVATIONS: You may make camping reservations by calling (800) 444-7275 (TTY 800-274-7275). To make online reservations, visit our website at www.parks.ca.gov. ALTERNATE FORMAT: This publication is available in alternate formats by contacting (800) 777-0369, 711, TTY relay service.
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For Emergencies Dial 9-1-1 Interpretive Programs: Campfire programs, Junior Rangers and hikes are conducted by park staff during summer months. Check entrance station upon arrival for scheduled programs.
hours of 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. Radios and other soundproducing devices must not be audible beyond your immediate campsite. SPEED LIMIT: The maximum speed limit is 15 mph and is strictly enforced. When pedestrians and children are present, even 15 mph might be too fast. Use good judgment. DOGS must be kept on a leash no longer than six feet and under your supervision at all times. They are not permitted on the trails or beaches (except for service dogs). Noisy and/or vicious dogs will be removed from the campground upon complaint. Please clean up after your pets. Dogs must be confined to a vehicle or tent at night. ALCOHOL and glass containers are not allowed beyond your campsite. (Sec. 4326) DAY-USE hours are from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. year round. The day-use area has 26 picnic sites, each with a stove, table and shade ramada; one group area that can accomodate 150 people; a 200-car parking lot and comfort stations with flush toilets.
Discover the many states of California.TM
CAMPING RESERVATIONS: You may make camping reservations by calling (800) 444-7275 (TTY 800-274-7275). To make online reservations, visit our website at www.parks.ca.gov. ALTERNATE FORMAT: This publication is available in alternate formats by contacting (800) 777-0369, 711, TTY relay service.
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Group Picnic Area
Railroad Tracks
Campfire Center
Multi-use Trail
Restrooms
Dump Station
No Bicycles
RV Campground
Entrance Station
Parking
Showers
Fence
Paved Road
Telephone
Group Campground
Picnic Area
Tent Campground
© 2009 California State Parks
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San Clemente State Beach
For Emergencies Dial 9-1-1 Interpretive Programs: Campfire programs, Junior Rangers and hikes are conducted by park staff during summer months. Check entrance station upon arrival for scheduled programs.
