San Mateo Campground
San Onofre State Beach
Write a Review 830 Cristianitos Rd. San Clemente, CA 92672 949-361-2531 Official WebsiteGPS: 33.4083, -117.5853
Overview of San Mateo Campground
Last Price Paid: $65
Reported by Journeying Jacksons on 3/3/2021
Longest RV Reported: 36 feet (Class A)
Reported by Ray & Terri on 3/1/2020
Number of Sites 150
Pad Type asphalt
Reservations yes
Elevation 98 ft / 29 m
Max Length 36 ft
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of San Mateo Campground 11 people have reviewed this location.
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“Great state park with a hike to the beach”
Reviewed 3/3/2021
| Nightly rate: | $65 |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| Site Number: | SM21 |
We had a big site with plenty of space between us and our neighbors. The campground is over a mile hike to the beach, but it’s a really great path with some awesome views of the ocean as you reach the top. You can also drive and park in the day use beach parking with your camping pass for no extra charge. The camp hosts had firewood fo... more
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Journeying Jacksons would stay here again
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“Nice place”
Reviewed 11/16/2020
| Nightly rate: | $12 |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| Site Number: | 25 |
Nice place to camp, E & W only hookups, dump station on site. Had a coyote run thru site. If you have pets pick inside of the camping loop. Good bathrooms, nice hot showers, tokens required 1 token for .50 cents/2mins. 1.5 mile hike to beach, easy drive to san clemente state park. Most sites have bushes so pretty private. We had camp h... more
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“Nice quiet campground but no wifi or cell signals”
Reviewed 11/4/2020
| Nightly rate: | $40 |
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| Days stayed: | 0 |
| Site Number: | 75 |
I came across San Mateo campground and it is a nice, quiet and clean space. Paved roads and parking, dump stations, great and welcoming staff. I was able to snag the last site for the night, but ended up leaving after about 15 minutes when I was told there is no wifi (there is, but it’s password protected and I guess they aren’t allowe... more
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“Pleasant Surprise”
Reviewed 9/17/2020
| Days stayed: | 2 |
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| Site Number: | 9 |
My wife, son and I stayed here over the 9/11 weekend with our two dogs. The place was nice and clean. The site was private with water and electric hookups. There is a dump station on site. The campground overlooks Camp Pendleton. It is a nice 40 minute hike to Trestles Beach. It is a convenient local getaway. Would definitely stay here... more
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OurRV would stay here again
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“Nice enough, but site selection is key to a truly enjoyable stay.”
Reviewed 8/27/2020
| Nightly rate: | $63 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 20 |
The good: - Pleasant staff - Clean - Quite - Beach access (apx 2 mi) via a nice trail The not good: - Site selection is key . . . do your homework - Spotty (at best) mobile coverage - Limited shade (on many sites) . . . we camped during dead of summer So. CA heat wave - Narrow sites boarded by tall hedges (not ideal if camp... more
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“Nice, clean campground ”
Reviewed 7/30/2020
| Nightly rate: | $40 |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| Site Number: | 97 |
We stayed at San Mateo CG for 4 nights July 21-25, 2020. Well-maintained. Mostly quiet in the evening but for some little kids having fun playing outdoors - like camping should be. We were in the dry camping area. Generator hours are until 8 pm and everyone very respectful to the hours. The restrooms and showers were clean. Sink wa... more
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zrokids would stay here again
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“Lots of green, large private campsites”
Reviewed 3/1/2020
| Nightly rate: | $65 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 11 |
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Ray & Terri would stay here again
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“Unplugged in suburbia ”
Reviewed 12/6/2017
| Nightly rate: | $45 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 39 |
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David would stay here again
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“Need a "Maybe"”
Reviewed 4/13/2016
| Days stayed: | 2 |
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| Site Number: | 27 |
Private Camping would stay here again
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“Close but no cigar...”
Reviewed 4/6/2016
| Nightly rate: | $62 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 27 |
This Campground advertised a 1.5 mile nature walk to the ocean. It doesn't tell you that it has to cross Interstate 5, not the kind of nature we are seeking. But the grounds are well-maintained, and if you can be here when it's not fully packed, it's a nice peaceful environment. No Verizon service. Water hookup in pitch and electr... more
Private Camping would stay here again
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Amenities
Hookups
- 30 Amp
- 20 Amp
- water
- Partial Hookups
Recreation
- picnic area
- recreation trail
Site Amenities
- fire ring
- picnic table
Facilities
- dump station
- restrooms: flush
- showers
- trash
Pets
- pets
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