State park

Crystal Cove State Park

Crystal Cove State Park is a state park in Orange County, California. Hours: Day Use - 06:00 AM to Sunset Historic District - 06:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Crystal Cove State Park
Photo: NorbertNagel, CC BY-SA 4.0

Crystal Cove State Park map

Crystal Cove State Park boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.

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Fire restrictions

Fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.

Common questions

Crystal Cove State Park has 3 developed campgrounds. Sites can be reserved in advance.
Hours: Day Use - 06:00 AM to Sunset Historic District - 06:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
No, day use at Crystal Cove State Park does not need a reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
Yes, dogs are allowed at Crystal Cove State Park.

Before you go

Day use needs no reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.

Camping at Crystal Cove State Park

Crystal Cove State Park has 3 developed campgrounds. Sites can be reserved in advance.

Reserve a site with the park's booking system

Trails

  • Bluff Top Trail (2.5 mi one way, easy) Paved coastal bluff with interpretive displays
  • Moro Canyon backcountry loop (6 mi loop, strenuous) 3-4 mi one way to primitive camps uphill
  • El Moro Canyon Trail (2 mi one way, moderate) Canyon route from B.F.I. to ridge junction

What to see

  • Historic site Crystal Cove Historic District 1930s beach cottages along Pacific Coast Highway
  • Feature Crystal Cove underwater park State marine conservation area offshore

Public lands next to Crystal Cove State Park

Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.