California State Parks campground
Crystal Cove campground & beach cottages reservations
Crystal Cove State Park, Newport Coast, CA
Crystal Cove sits between Corona del Mar and Laguna Beach with 3.2 miles of beach. Campers book the Moro campgrounds; the Historic District rents 21 restored 1930s and '40s beach cottages overnight. Both book on ReserveCalifornia up to six months ahead. Dogs aren't allowed in the campgrounds.
The booking rule here is the standard one: see California State Parks booking rules.
When does my date open?
Pick the date you want, and see the day and time it becomes bookable.
Rule from California State Parks: Booking and Fees, checked November 2, 2026. Confirm on the official site before you rely on it.
Sold out? What to do next
Book through ReserveCalifornia first. It's the only place to reserve. If your date is gone:
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Get the reminder by email
One email the week before the big California dates (the Mount Whitney lottery in February, the Half Dome lottery in March, and North Pines' early-access lottery once NPS announces it). Nothing else.
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Sources
- California State Parks: Booking and Fees, checked November 2, 2026.
- California State Parks: Crystal Cove State Park, checked November 2, 2026.
- California State Parks news release, October 9, 2026: Crystal Cove and San Onofre partial closures, checked November 2, 2026.
Rules change. Always confirm on the official site before you rely on a date.