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Located at the north end of Camp Pendleton, the San Onofre Beach Campgrounds are one of three areas aboard the base that patrons can utilize year round.
From I-5 take Basilone Rd Exit (Exit 71). Turn West onto Basilone Rd. Go 1.5 miles and turn right (towards State Beach). Follow the "San Onofre Beach Access" signs. Go through the State Beach entrance (free with military ID) and straight to the campground entrance. Continue straight to the office.
I can’t say enough great things about this place. Absolutely amazing staff, beautiful views and great amenities. Destiny was such a great help and so kind. We will definitely be back.
Pretty amazing campground. Focus is on surfing, watching or participating and there is quite a bit of beach action going down. Some complain about the highway noise and trains at night, we were cool with that. Laundry is right there, sites are level with campfires, picnic table and a great view. We have returned here again and again and the only thing I can say negative is FIX THE WEBSITE.
Amazing place. What stood the kost was the privacy. Unlike Del Mar, this one's are single units, so you don't have to share the walls with anyone. The view to the ocean from that porch is really cool too.
View- priceless we had a beachfront site #4 and paid $76 a night. The view is absolutely amazing sunset and sunrise view of the water literally the sand is across the street the beach is there. Our spot was sloped but he had a motor home and that was fine. It sounded like a previous guest cancelled with a travel trailer because of the incline was too steep for them to be level.
Check in- booking online is super easy the down side is you don't know what site number you are booking thankfully when we got there we were able to see what was available for our size and choose from there but it would be nice to see the site number online unless I missed it when booking. Check in area has games to rent for $10 a day frisbee game corn hold connect 4 or Jenna they have snacks and small important items you may have forgot to pack hats sunscreen and boogie boards and surfboards for rent.
Beach- so beautiful we loved the rocks and there is an area where it is rock free to get all the way in which we did the water was warm enough. It was probable in front of sites 25-40 where it's walk up and walk in beach no rocks. We saw dolphins and a lot of birds and crabs. On our first upper campsite it's in a second level there were a lot of bees but once we moved to site 4 by the water there were no bugs a few flys but no mosquitoes or anything biting or stinging early or late at night
Showers/restrooms- super clean we loved that my husband always compliments the cleanliness of a base bathroom usually. This place was stocked with toilet paper and super clean bring shower sandals and enjoy hot showers.
Playground/ work out area- we loved the playground my little guy sprained his ankle jumping from up high and landing wrong but I don't think it was the playgrounds fault my 6/3 year old loved it it was big enough for both to enjoy not too big not too small challenging for both of them.! We went to muscle beach workout area daily to get a quick workout in every single day and loved it! My kids loved it and it was fun.
I would come back and high recommend this space to fellow Yelp family and friends.
Noise level- we did not have any loud neighbors at all everyone was respectful and quiet. There is a train near by but it didn't wKe my kids or bug me. I'm an early riser and it wasn't that bad for us and worth the view but I could see how someone would be bothered or unable to sleep in late or if you're a light sleeper. It was amazing I recommend this location 5/5 stars family fun!
You must be military to bring your RV travel trailer or tent to this beach area. Full hook ups available as are just water and electric. Sites are quite close together. You must show your active military or veterans ID at the Camp Pendleton gate before entrance. Once inside you need to go and register & be assigned the campsite. Wonderful ocean views and the sound of the pounding surf in addition to far- away sounds of machine gunfire and artillery in addition to helicopters overhead on the Marine base. Still, a very beautiful place. Each campsite has a table and a fire pit.
