State Parks Near Mission Viejo, California
26 state park units lie within 50 miles of Mission Viejo. The closest is Doheny State Beach, about 10 mi south of town. 9 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Doheny State Beach10 mi south
- Within 25 miles
- 9of 26 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 13parks list campsites
- Dog-friendly
- 20pets allowed
State parks near Mission Viejo, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Mission Viejo; driving distance is usually longer.
Doheny State Beach
Popular activities here are surfing, historic sites, swimming, fishing, and wildlife watching. On the water side, there is a swimming beach. For overnight stays there are campsites (RV sites, tent sites, group camping, and showers).
Hours, fees and rules for Doheny State Beach →Crystal Cove State Park
Popular activities here are snorkeling and diving, surfing, horseback riding, historic sites, and boating. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Crystal Cove State Park →Corona del Mar State Beach
Things to do include snorkeling and diving, surfing, swimming, fishing, and picnicking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Corona del Mar State Beach →San Clemente State Beach
Visitors come for snorkeling and diving, surfing, historic sites, swimming, and fishing. Water access includes a swimming beach. Overnight options include campsites, with RV sites, tent sites, group camping, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for San Clemente State Beach →San Onofre State Beach
Visitors come for snorkeling and diving, surfing, swimming, fishing, and wildlife watching. On the water side, there is a swimming beach. Camping is available: campsites, including RV sites, tent sites, group camping, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for San Onofre State Beach →Huntington State Beach
Visitors come for surfing, swimming, fishing, wildlife watching, and geocaching. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Huntington State Beach →Bolsa Chica State Beach
The park supports surfing, swimming, fishing, geocaching, and biking. Water access includes a swimming beach. Camping is available: campsites, including RV sites, tent sites, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Bolsa Chica State Beach →California Citrus State Historic Park
Visitors come for historic sites, ranger programs, wildlife watching, geocaching, and biking.
Hours, fees and rules for California Citrus State Historic Park →Chino Hills State Park
Things to do include horseback riding, historic sites, ranger programs, wildlife watching, and geocaching. Overnight options include campsites, with RV sites, tent sites, and group camping.
Hours, fees and rules for Chino Hills State Park →Lake Perris State Recreation Area
Visitors come for snorkeling and diving, surfing, horseback riding, historic sites, and boating. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach, a boat ramp, and boat or kayak rentals.
Hours, fees and rules for Lake Perris State Recreation Area →Pío Pico State Historic Park
Things to do include historic sites and ranger programs.
Hours, fees and rules for Pío Pico State Historic Park →Carlsbad State Beach
The park supports snorkeling and diving, surfing, swimming, fishing, and geocaching. On the water side, there is a swimming beach. Camping is available: campsites, including RV sites and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Carlsbad State Beach →South Carlsbad State Beach
The park supports snorkeling and diving, surfing, swimming, fishing, and geocaching. Water access includes a swimming beach. Overnight options include campsites, with RV sites, tent sites, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for South Carlsbad State Beach →San Timoteo Canyon Park Property
Visitors come for horseback riding, wildlife watching, geocaching, picnicking, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for San Timoteo Canyon Park Property →Watts Towers of Simon Rodia State Historic Park
The park supports historic sites and ranger programs.
Hours, fees and rules for Watts Towers of Simon Rodia State Historic Park →Leucadia State Beach
Visitors come for snorkeling and diving, surfing, boating, swimming, and fishing. Water access includes a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Leucadia State Beach →Moonlight State Beach
Popular activities here are snorkeling and diving, surfing, swimming, fishing, and geocaching. Water access includes a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Moonlight State Beach →Los Angeles State Historic Park
Things to do include horseback riding, historic sites, wildlife watching, biking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Los Angeles State Historic Park →San Elijo State Beach
Visitors come for snorkeling and diving, surfing, swimming, fishing, and geocaching. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach. Overnight options include campsites, with RV sites, tent sites, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for San Elijo State Beach →Cardiff State Beach
Things to do include snorkeling and diving, surfing, swimming, fishing, and geocaching. Water access includes a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Cardiff State Beach →Wildwood Canyon Park Property
Things to do include horseback riding, historic sites, wildlife watching, geocaching, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Wildwood Canyon Park Property →Palomar Mountain State Park
Popular activities here are historic sites, fishing, geocaching, picnicking, and hiking. For overnight stays there are campsites (RV sites, tent sites, group camping, and showers).
Hours, fees and rules for Palomar Mountain State Park →Rio de Los Angeles State Park State Recreation Area
Things to do include picnicking and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Rio de Los Angeles State Park State Recreation Area →Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area
The park supports fishing, wildlife watching, biking, picnicking, and hiking. The official site lists about 5 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area →Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area
Things to do include surfing, horseback riding, boating, swimming, and fishing. Water access includes a swimming beach, a boat ramp, and boat or kayak rentals.
Hours, fees and rules for Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area →Dockweiler State Beach
Things to do include snorkeling and diving, surfing, swimming, biking, and hiking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach. Overnight options include campsites, with RV sites and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Dockweiler State Beach →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Mission Viejo
- Doheny State Beach 10 mi south · Campground listed
- Crystal Cove State Park 10 mi west · Campground listed
- San Clemente State Beach 15 mi south · Campground listed
- San Onofre State Beach 17 mi south · Campground listed
- Bolsa Chica State Beach 23 mi west · Campground listed
+ 8 more in the list above
Dog-friendly state parks near Mission Viejo
- Doheny State Beach 10 mi south · Pets allowed under park rules
- Crystal Cove State Park 10 mi west · Pets allowed under park rules
- Corona del Mar State Beach 13 mi west · Pets allowed under park rules
- San Clemente State Beach 15 mi south · Pets allowed under park rules
- San Onofre State Beach 17 mi south · Pets allowed under park rules
+ 15 more in the list above
Swimming near Mission Viejo
- Doheny State Beach 10 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
- Crystal Cove State Park 10 mi west · Beach, pool or swim area
- Corona del Mar State Beach 13 mi west · Beach, pool or swim area
- San Clemente State Beach 15 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
- San Onofre State Beach 17 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 11 more in the list above
Hiking near Mission Viejo
- Doheny State Beach 10 mi south · Hiking trails listed
- Crystal Cove State Park 10 mi west · Hiking trails listed
- Corona del Mar State Beach 13 mi west · Hiking trails listed
- San Clemente State Beach 15 mi south · Hiking trails listed
- San Onofre State Beach 17 mi south · Hiking trails listed
+ 18 more in the list above
Fishing near Mission Viejo
- Doheny State Beach 10 mi south · Fishing listed
- Crystal Cove State Park 10 mi west · Fishing listed
- Corona del Mar State Beach 13 mi west · Fishing listed
- San Clemente State Beach 15 mi south · Fishing listed
- San Onofre State Beach 17 mi south · Fishing listed
+ 12 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Mission Viejo
What is the closest state park to Mission Viejo?
Doheny State Beach is the closest, about 10 miles south of Mission Viejo in a straight line. Next are Crystal Cove State Park and Corona del Mar State Beach.
How many state parks are near Mission Viejo?
26 state park units are within 50 miles, and 9 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Mission Viejo have camping?
13 parks list camping, the nearest being Doheny State Beach, Crystal Cove State Park and San Clemente State Beach. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Mission Viejo?
Yes, at 20 parks, including Doheny State Beach, Crystal Cove State Park and Corona del Mar State Beach. Dogs usually must be leashed, and some areas such as beaches or buildings may be off-limits.
Are there free state parks near Mission Viejo?
None of the nearby parks list free entry; most charge a daily vehicle fee or accept an annual pass. Fees are on each park page.
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- Near Anaheim, CA18 mi north
- Near Riverside, CA27 mi northeast
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- Near Ontario, CA30 mi north
- Near Temecula, CA31 mi east
- Near Pomona, CA32 mi north
- Near Long Beach, CA32 mi west
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Built from official park data and updated as parks change; this list was last rebuilt Oct 30, 2026. Features shown are those the official source lists. Filter these parks on the map.