State Parks Near San Clemente, California
23 state park units lie within 50 miles of San Clemente. The closest is San Clemente State Beach, about 3 mi south of town. 6 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- San Clemente State Beach3 mi south
- Within 25 miles
- 6of 23 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 12parks list campsites
- Dog-friendly
- 16pets allowed
State parks near San Clemente, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central San Clemente; driving distance is usually longer.
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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →Torrey Pines State Beach
Things to do include snorkeling and diving, surfing, swimming, fishing, and wildlife watching. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach. Camping is available: campsites, including RV sites and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Torrey Pines State Beach →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 →Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
The park supports historic sites, ranger programs, wildlife watching, geocaching, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve →San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park
Visitors come for historic sites, geocaching, picnicking, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park →Pío Pico State Historic Park
Things to do include historic sites and ranger programs.
Hours, fees and rules for Pío Pico State Historic Park →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 →
Best picks by activity
Camping near San Clemente
- San Clemente State Beach 3 mi south · Campground listed
- Doheny State Beach 4 mi west · Campground listed
- San Onofre State Beach 6 mi southeast · Campground listed
- Crystal Cove State Park 15 mi northwest · Campground listed
- Carlsbad State Beach 26 mi southeast · Campground listed
+ 7 more in the list above
Dog-friendly state parks near San Clemente
- San Clemente State Beach 3 mi south · Pets allowed under park rules
- Doheny State Beach 4 mi west · Pets allowed under park rules
- San Onofre State Beach 6 mi southeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Crystal Cove State Park 15 mi northwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Corona del Mar State Beach 18 mi northwest · Pets allowed under park rules
+ 11 more in the list above
Swimming near San Clemente
- San Clemente State Beach 3 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
- Doheny State Beach 4 mi west · Beach, pool or swim area
- San Onofre State Beach 6 mi southeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Crystal Cove State Park 15 mi northwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Corona del Mar State Beach 18 mi northwest · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 10 more in the list above
Hiking near San Clemente
- San Clemente State Beach 3 mi south · Hiking trails listed
- Doheny State Beach 4 mi west · Hiking trails listed
- San Onofre State Beach 6 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
- Crystal Cove State Park 15 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
- Corona del Mar State Beach 18 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
+ 15 more in the list above
Fishing near San Clemente
- San Clemente State Beach 3 mi south · Fishing listed
- Doheny State Beach 4 mi west · Fishing listed
- San Onofre State Beach 6 mi southeast · Fishing listed
- Crystal Cove State Park 15 mi northwest · Fishing listed
- Corona del Mar State Beach 18 mi northwest · Fishing listed
+ 11 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near San Clemente
What is the closest state park to San Clemente?
San Clemente State Beach is the closest, about 3 miles south of San Clemente in a straight line. Next are Doheny State Beach and San Onofre State Beach.
How many state parks are near San Clemente?
23 state park units are within 50 miles, and 6 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near San Clemente have camping?
12 parks list camping, the nearest being San Clemente State Beach, Doheny State Beach and San Onofre State Beach. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near San Clemente?
Yes, at 16 parks, including San Clemente State Beach, Doheny State Beach and San Onofre 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 San Clemente?
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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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.