Wa State Camping Reservations

Vacationing At Doheny State Beach

I have had some really nice vacations, but one of the most memorable experiences would have to be staying at Doheny beach down in Dana Point California with my family.

We were right on the beach, it was great, look outside and there was the ocean, just beating against the sandy beach. At night time sitting next to the bomb fire you could look up and see a thousand stars, it was perfect. What I also liked about this campground is that, it makes you feel secluded with out being far from everything. There are plenty of restaurant’s and shops around. We ate at this place called Harpoon Henry’s over looking the ocean and boat docks ( I recommend the Parmesan crusted halibut ), and if you don’t feel like fish there’s El Torrito ( Mexican food ) next door. After feeling up on some awesome food, we walked around the cool little shops, and checked out the tide pools. I wish I was still there, maybe that’s why for fourteen years Doheny State Beach is the readers’ choice as the County’s “Best Camping Site” in the Orange County Register’s 14th Annual Best of Orange County survey. It’s got my vote!

Note: Last I remember they use to shut down the beach to public access after 8pm, which made it nice for the guest staying at the campground. Also call in advance for the best RV spots.

Here is some brief info about the Reservation Policy from Doheny State Beach website:

Reservations may be made up to one year in advance. An area is not reserved until the reservation paperwork and the full reservation fee are received at Doheny State Beach. Reservations may be made in person or a Group Picnic Reservation Form can be mailed to Doheny State Beach at 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, CA 92629. Office hours are 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. All fees are nonrefundable and nontransferable. A $50 processing fee will be charged to all groups requesting a change in date or site once the reservation has been booked. Requests for transfers of date or site must be made in writing 30 or more days prior to the booked picnic date or they will not be accepted. No reservations are accepted for Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day. FAX or e-mail requests cannot be accepted. We accept cash or checks only; sorry, no credit cards. The Doheny State Beach picnic reservation phone number is (949) 496-3617. Please visit our website at www.dohenystatebeach.org. Email address: doheny@parks.ca.gov.

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