San Clemente State Beach Campground offers 159 campsites perched on coastal bluffs with direct beach access via two paved trails (approximately 670-1,135 feet to the beach), making it ideal for water sports enthusiasts including surfers, swimmers, and paddleboarders.

The campground features 72 RV sites with full hookups, 87 tent sites, clean facilities with hot showers, fire rings, and picnic tables at each site, plus a visitor center and gift shop.

Fishing is available at the beach, and the location is popular year-round for water activities, though note that dogs are not permitted on trails or the beach, and the entrance gate is locked from 10 PM to 6 AM daily.