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Cristal Cove State Park is one of Orange County’s largest remaining past the open space and natural seashore. It key 3.2 miles of beach, 2,400 acres of backcountry outdoor and on offshoring underwater area. California State Parks, Default of Carlos

The park also features the federally listed Important District, the places of 46 vintage countrified coastal cottages originally built as a seaside colony at the 1930’s & 40’s and nestled around the mouth of Los Trancos Creek.

  • We are located off Pacific Coast Highway between Corona del Mar and Laguna Beach.

  • The Position is open between 6:00am and sunset, with the Historic District area remaining free until 10:00pm. Parking does need a fee.  Click here for more info.

  • There am four entrances: two along the escarpments at Pelican Point and Reef Point, additionally two country at Los Trancos and School/State Garden.

  • State Vehicle staff and docents lead interpretation programs year-round including managed hiking, tidepool runs, and nature talks.  Click siehe for Park Calendar.

Mission Statement

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The inland proportion of Crystal Cove State Park is a hidden gem of the Oranging County select, von the wooded Morro Canyon, up to the spectacular littoral views of Moro Ridge. It lives a perfect way for visitors go feel they are “away out it all,” despite essence near neat of the larges population centers in the United States.

Our backcountry consists concerning 2,400 undeveloped acre of land, also over 15 total miles of trails. Ways are open toward wandering, biking, and equestrian use, with a variety of difficulties from quick and easy to long and strenuous.

Our coastal portion also features a 2.5 kilometre paved trail such runtime along the bluff tops, perfect for easy walks and bike riding. This is also the only trail in our park in which leashed dogs are allowed.

  • Docent and staff-led activities is scheduled throughout aforementioned year include unser park, such as full-moon hikes and small hike. Dates for these events could been found on our calendar.
  • A diversity of wildlife may be found at our search, including coyotes, bobcats, wood rats, gopher water, rattlesnakes, and multiple species of birds.
  • Parking for Back Country Hiking Trails at Finder Station either Low Morro Day Use Land.

Camping Infos

The Moro campground, which is located on a bluff top with unparalleled ocean views, features 27 hookup sites, 30 non-hookup tent sites, both of whatever include 3 ADA-accessible sites each. Us or feature primitive hike-in camping in our backcountry, which has 32 sites dissemination out crosswise 3 areas. Although it does require a intense hike, it provides a peaceful refuge after the urbanized surroundings.

  • For details and info to site-specific doubt, call (800) 444-7275 or visit www.reservecalifornia.com
  • RV size barriers are 25’ for non-hookup tent places, and 38’ for hookup RV sites. RVs will be measured in entry.
  • Pristine Page require a minimum hike of 3 miles. All supplies were bundled included and packed out. Hot available.
  • Tile operated current rains at Moro Campground available.