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PerfectPeach
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I Need my Camping People
Aug 7 2026 09:14AM more by PerfectPeach
Tags: Orange County, Random (All tags)

Does anyone know how to book beach camping? I’ve literally been on all the websites trying to book a beach camping weekend for September I’ve tried for quite a few years and every time I go on the website it says that all the campsites in Southern California are booked. I literally do this year round and it’s always the same thing .
So can somebody help me? Is there a special number to call or how do I book a camping spot on the beach in Orange County in September?
I’ve always done mountain camping, but I really want to do beach camping weekend! So if anybody could shoot me a pier with any information that would be truly appreciated!!
      
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Aug 7 2026 09:25AM     link to this

Beach campgrounds open for reservations either 3 or 6 months before arrival date, they fill very quickly. Slim chance you find anything for September.

Go to reservecalifornia.com

Not sure if that is the site you are using - but it has all the information.
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Aug 7 2026 09:30AM     link to this

Pismo Beach in Grover city. Air your tires down 15 psi and bring a portable air compressor for after you leave the sand. Lower pressure creates floatation and helps from getting stuck in the sand.
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Aug 7 2026 10:49AM     link to this

The website Estimated mentioned is the way to go but the beach camping sites get booked so far in advance. Thornehill Broome in Malibu does offer 12 of their however many sites they have on a first come first serve basis. Officially the check in time is 2:00PM but on weekends people actually line up as early as 7:00AM to try and get a spot. Best of luck! Hope you can find one!
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Aug 7 2026 11:32AM     link to this

I was able to get a campsite at Crystal Cove, not exactly on the beach, but pretty close. Also not on the beach but I was able to roll in and find a site at Leo Carrillo State Park.
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Aug 7 2026 05:31PM     link to this

San Onofre is cool.
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Aug 7 2026 06:28PM     link to this

Remote location ... but BEAUTIFUL
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mc4windows
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Aug 7 2026 10:56PM     link to this

Try this website I'm not a beach guy but I've used it for several other areas.

https://www.recreation.gov/
PerfectPeach
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Aug 8 2026 01:36PM     link to this

Omg thank you.
That is the website I’ve been looking. I assumed it was a glitch that everything, everywhere is booked. Even when I try in November for September ..lol

Thanks for validating that I’m not crazy and it’s just booked! So I’ll try for next year

I’ve never been to an Orange County beach so I’m looking to make it an experience!
❤️
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Aug 8 2026 03:24PM     link to this

Try different beach campgrounds
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I do my camping in downtown skid row
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Aug 8 2026 03:27PM     link to this

+1 Jamala beach
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DelilahRose can I pitch a tent in my pants on your bed?
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Aug 8 2026 03:55PM     link to this

Another +1 for Jamala Beach. The site is a bit clunky, but there are open dates in September.
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Yes but u know the rules, must bring bacon. Ytwl
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^---- DR nickname is accurate
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Aug 9 2026 06:39AM     link to this

If you are willing to drive an hour south of the border intoBaja, beach camping is easy anytime
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Aug 10 2026 02:03PM     link to this

Try Montana de Oro on the south end of Morro Bay. It isn’t sandy beach camping, more NorCal ocean beach vibe. But it usually one of the easier to access.
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Aug 11 2026 08:43AM     link to this

Beach camping is very popular and reserved sites are booked 3 months or so in advance. There are a few first-come, first-served sites if you can reach them before anyone else does. Also, the farther north up the coast you go, the easier it to find a site.
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