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    Crystal Cove State Park
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    The primitive, hike-in Deer Canyon Campground is a backcountry campground in Crystal Cove State Park, accessible only via a 3-mile uphill hike from the El Moro parking lot.

    The reward for this trek is a peaceful, secluded campground surrounded by native plants on a canyon ridge with views of the stars and the ocean. It’s hard to find a setting this natural to pitch your tent anywhere else in Orange County. The campground has a vault toilet and picnic tables, but campers must hike in all of their own water and pack out all trash. No pets or campfires are allowed.

    Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation

  • The five Deer Canyon campsites can be reserved 7 months in advance.
  • Reservations can be made online or by calling 1-800-444-7275.  
  • Although not as popular as the park’s drive-in campground, Deer Canyon Campground does book out for weekends and in summer.

    • When to Go

    Deer Canyon Campground is open year-round, but because of the challenging hike in, you’ll want to monitor the weather and avoid summer heat waves or winter rainstorms when planning a camping trip. Spring is a good time for wildflowers, while winter campers should bring adequate cold-weather gear for nighttime temperatures in the 40s.

    What this place offers
    No campfire allowed
    No pets allowed
    No showers
    Toilets
    No potable water
    Picnic tables
    No sewage hookups
    No electric hookups
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    LocationDeer Canyon Campground, Crystal Cove State Park, California, United States
    What this place offers
    No campfire allowed
    No pets allowed
    No showers
    Toilets
    No potable water
    Picnic tables
    No sewage hookups
    No electric hookups

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    Overview

    Biking

    Orange County mountain bikers flock to Crystal Cove State Park for single-track riding.

    Hiking

    Hiking is required to access Deer Canyon Campground. The trails leading up to the campground are part Crystal Cove State Park's 18-mile trail system, so if you crave more hiking, plenty of additional routes run throughout the canyons.

    Horseback riding

    Don't be surprised if you cross paths with a horseback rider on your hike to Deer Canyon Campground—many trails in Crystal Cove State Park are equestrian-friendly.

    Wildlife watching

    Keep an eye out for deer, bobcats, coyotes, quails, roadrunners, and rattlesnakes on your hike into this campground. If you visit Crystal Cove's beach, you may be able to see sea lions, dolphins, whales, and a variety of seabirds too.

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