Crystal Cove State Park – Deer Canyon Campground California
Pacific Coast HighwayLaguna Beach, California 92651
949 494-3539
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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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Regions
Campsite Types
- Primitive
- Tent
- Walk-To
Season:
Year Round
Elevation:
650
# of Campsites:
5
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
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