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San Mateo Campground
San Clemente, CA
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- Address:San Clemente, CA
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Details here: https://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/647/files/SanMateo082609.pdf
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.
San Onofre - San Mateo Campground is at 830 Cristianitos, San Clemente, CA, 92672 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 San Mateo camping site to “Trestles Beach,” the world class surfing site. Surfers using redwood boards have visited San Onofre since at least the 1940s; 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. RV Hookup sites are available with electricity and water. Other amenities includes a dump-station, hot indoor showers, and flush toilets. Camping is available year-round.
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Amenities
Showers
Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Electric Hookups
Firewood
Accessible
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Cell Service
Pet Policy
Pets allowed on leash
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Within ~30 miles
Trails near San Mateo Campground
Trail
Trestles Beach
California
1.2 mi105 ftgain
Easy
Trail
Rancho San Clemente Ridgeline Trail
California
5.7 mi1,115 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
San Mateo Canyon Loop Trail
California
2.8 mi568 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Christianitos South Trail
California
5.3 mi1,483 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Forster Ranch Ridgeline Trail
California
6.5 mi1,575 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
Reserve Hills Trail
California
4.0 mi991 ftgain
Moderate
Hunt context
Hunting unit around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the California hunting page
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