Crystal Cove State Park – Deer Canyon Campground California

Crystal Cove State Park – Deer Canyon Overview

Crystal Cove State Park – Deer Canyon campground is one of three backcountry/primitive campgrounds in the park and is located on the Red Tail Ridge Trail about 3 miles from the parking lot.

There are approximately 5 primitive campsites and most have great views of the distant ocean and surrounding hills. Each site has has a decent area to pitch a tent or two, and most also have a picnic table.  Campers must bring all of their gear, water and food, and pack everything back out.  Campfires and pets are not allowed. A vault toilet is also located at the campground.

Crystal Cove State Park – Deer Canyon – Area Recreation

The campground provides easy access to miles of hiking and excellent mountain biking trails. Wildlife viewing opportunities include deer, bobcat, coyote, pheasant, quail, hawks, and a variety of other creatures. There’s also the occasional rattlesnake (usually appearing from May through October).  You can also hike back down to beautiful Moro Beach (access via a tunnel under the Pacific Coast Highway), and enjoy swimming, surfing, snorkeling, beach combing and sunbathing. There’s also some good marine wildlife viewing here too.

The two other backcountry / primitive campgrounds are Upper Moro and Lower Moro.  Moro campground is also located in the park (trailers and RVs only).  Crystal Cove State Park Historic District is also just a few miles up the coast.

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Amenities

• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service - Good
• Hike/Bike Campsites
• Ranger Station
• Restrooms (Vault Toilets)

Activities

• Archeological Sites
• Backpacking
• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Historic Sites
• Interpretive Programs
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Trails
• Ocean
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Stargazing
• Walking Trails
• Wilderness Area
• Wildlife Viewing