Video still thanks to EdFamily with Dr. Jeff
O’Neill Regional Park Campground
Oak-shaded dry camping in Trabuco Canyon: 79 county campsites with no hookups, gravel pads, hot showers and miles of canyon trails, about 40 minutes from Disneyland.
Trabuco Canyon, California · OC Parks
Season
Year-round
Book up to 12 months ahead
Elevation
About 920 ft
Oak canyon, warm summer days
Hookups
None
Water spigots & dump station
Big rigs
No posted limit
42 ft reported by RVers
Updated October 7, 2026 · Details checked against the park’s website
Oaks, trails & quiet nights
The O’Neill Regional Park experience
A county campground under coast live oaks and sycamores in Trabuco Canyon, with 79 dry-camping sites, hot showers and a trail network right from your site.
Oak-shaded sitesGravel parking pads
Fire rings & grillsPlus a picnic table
Hot showersThree restroom buildings
Dump stationOn site
Water spigotsAround the campground
Hiking & biking trailsCanyon and mesa trails
AmphitheaterRebuilt in 2022
PlaygroundAges 2–12
Nature centerWeekends
Horseshoe pitsNear the picnic areas
Equestrian camping5 sites with corrals
Life at camp
What campers say
The campground report card
We don’t recycle other sites’ reviews, but the published scores are worth reading together: campers love the oaks, the quiet and the $20 price, and the main trade-off is no hookups.
How RVers rate it
Category scores from Campendium reviewers, out of 5
Field notes from RVers
Longest rig RVers report42 ft
Cell signal reportedVerizon 4G/5GAT&T 4G
Last reported nightly rate$20 May 2023
As reported by Campendium and RV LIFE users. Confirm rates, site lengths and policies with the park before you go.
Off Live Oak Canyon Rd
Getting there
The Arroyo Campground is inside O’Neill Regional Park on Trabuco Canyon Road, in the foothills of the Santa Ana Mountains, about 40 minutes southeast of Disneyland.
Route from I-5: El Toro Rd to Live Oak Canyon RdFrom SR-241: Santa Margarita Pkwy to Trabuco Canyon Rd
LIVE OAK CANYON RD · TRABUCO CANYON
Set your GPS
30892 Trabuco Canyon Rd, Trabuco Canyon, CA 92678
To Mission San Juan CapistranoAbout 25 min
To Crystal CoveAbout 40 min
To DisneylandAbout 40 min
From PhoenixAbout 5 hr 40 min
No hookups. Fill your fresh tank at the spigots and dump on the way out; generators run 8 a.m.–8 p.m. only.
About 920 ft elevation. Inland canyon: July highs average 88°, and nights are cool.
*Approximate driving times from the park. Locator map is approximate, not for navigation.
Out the gate
Around O’Neill Regional Park
Hike or ride from camp, then drive about half an hour to Mission San Juan Capistrano or Crystal Cove, or 40 minutes to Disneyland.
Photo thanks to Bernard Gagnon (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Mission San Juan Capistrano
The 1776 mission known as the Jewel of the Missions, with ruins, gardens and a museum.
Photo thanks to NorbertNagel (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Crystal Cove State Park
Tide pools, a sandy beach, historic beach cottages and backcountry trails on the Newport Coast.
Photo thanks to Ken Lund (CC BY-SA 2.0)
Disneyland Resort
Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure and the Downtown Disney District, all in the heart of Anaheim.
Photo thanks to Imscarr (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Huntington Beach Pier
Surf City’s landmark pier, a long sandy beach and Main Street’s shops and cafés.
More places to stay
Other parks worth a look
The three closest RV parks and campgrounds we’ve reviewed around Anaheim, by drive time.
Photo thanks to Orangeland RV Park
Orangeland RV Park
A heated pool, mini golf and an orange grove about 10 minutes from Disneyland; slated to close in 2027.
Photo thanks to Canyon RV Park
Canyon RV Park
Shady, grassy full-hookup sites in Featherly Regional Park, with a pool and the Santa Ana River Trail at the gate.
Photo thanks to Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort
Newport Dunes RV Resort
Full-hookup sites around a swimming lagoon and beach on Newport Bay, with pools and a marina.
Before you book
Plan your stay
Everything that decides whether O’Neill fits your rig, your dates and your budget, in one place.
Our take: the best-value base in Orange County if your rig can dry camp: shady oak sites, hot showers and canyon trails for $20 a night. Expect no hookups of any kind, a 40-minute drive to Disneyland, a 14-night limit and no posted RV length limit, so check your site before you book.
Campground feesOC Parks fees · checked Oct 7, 2026
Campsite$20 /night
Seniors 60+ & disabled$15 /night
Second vehicle$5 /night
Firewood$5 /bundle
The site fee covers one motorized vehicle plus one towed vehicle or trailer. Non-campers pay $6 to use the dump station.
Prices are subject to change at any time and may vary by date, season and availability. For the latest pricing, check the OC Parks camping fees page or call (949) 923-2260.
Typical July afternoon
O’Neill88°
Phoenix107°
19° cooler than Phoenix in July.
Is it right for you?
Who it suits, what to consider, and why campers come back.
Open
Site types
$20 a night, $15 for seniors 60+ and campers with disabilities.
Open
Rates & policies
Fees, refunds, stay limits, pets and quiet hours.
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Before you book
Questions to ask before you reserve.
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O’Neill Regional Park is a 4,000-acre OC Parks wilderness park in Trabuco Canyon. Its Arroyo Campground has 79 individual sites for RVs or tents, plus group and equestrian sites, under oaks and sycamores along Trabuco Creek.
Best for
- Self-contained RVers happy to dry camp in exchange for shade and space.
- Hikers and mountain bikers: trails start in the campground.
- Budget trips: $20 a night, or $15 for seniors 60+.
- Families who want a real campground feel within an hour of Disneyland.
Consider this
- There are no hookups: no electric, water or sewer at the sites.
- Generators are allowed only from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Stays are capped at 14 nights in any 30 days, combined with Caspers Wilderness Park.
- OC Parks posts no RV length limit, and dogs aren’t allowed on the wilderness trails.
Why summer RVers come
Typical July afternoon
88°
O’Neill
Irvine Ranch (NOAA)
107°
Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbor
19 degrees cooler than Phoenix. Normal July highs, 1991–2020.
All 79 individual sites are dry camping with a gravel parking pad, picnic table, fire ring and raised grill, with water spigots, restrooms and hot showers nearby.
Campsite $20/night
Individual sites for RVs or tents, with water spigots and hot showers nearby.
Seniors & disabled $15/night
OC Parks charges $15 a night for seniors 60 and over and persons with disabilities.
Second vehicle $5/night
Each site allows two motorized vehicles; the second one costs $5 a night.
Firewood $5/bundle
Bring or buy certified pest-free firewood; collecting wood in the park is not allowed.
Campsite$20Per night
Seniors & disabled$15Seniors 60+ and persons with disabilities
Second vehicle$5Per night
Booking window12 monthsOpens on the 1st of each month
CancellationBy 2 p.m.On arrival day, for a full refund
Check-in2 p.m.Out by noon
Stay limit14 nightsPer 30 days, with Caspers
Occupancy8 people2 tents, 2 vehicles, 1 trailer
PetsLeashedNot on wilderness trails; inside at night
Quiet hours10 p.m.–7 a.m.Generators 8 a.m.–8 p.m.
Checked against parks.oc.gov on October 7, 2026, including the OC Parks fee schedule effective December 6, 2022. Fees may change; call (949) 923-2260 to confirm. Individual sites can be cancelled for a full refund until 2 p.m. on the arrival date.
Good to know before you pull in
Five things that change your booking
Ask these on the phone before you reserve.
- Will my rig fit this site? OC Parks posts no maximum length; RVers report rigs up to 42 ft.
- When does booking open? Sites open 12 months ahead, on the first of each month.
- What if I need to cancel? Cancel by 2 p.m. on your arrival date for a full refund.
- Do I qualify for the $15 rate? It’s for seniors 60+ and persons with disabilities.
- Are the trails open? Trails close for three days after rain.
Know before you go
Frequently asked questions
A few details before you hit the road.
Season: Year-round
Ready for a canyon campout?
Pick your dates up to 12 months out and book through OC Parks; the booking window opens on the first of each month.
Thank you to the people behind these photos and this video. Please support them by giving their work a look. The campground still and video come from EdFamily with Dr. Jeff on YouTube, with our thanks. Park photos: OC Parks and Wasquewhat (CC BY-SA 4.0). Area photos: Don Ramey Logan (CC BY 4.0) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (public domain). Area photos via Wikimedia Commons: Bernard Gagnon (Mission San Juan Capistrano; CC BY-SA 3.0), NorbertNagel (Crystal Cove; CC BY-SA 4.0), Ken Lund (Main Street, U.S.A.; CC BY-SA 2.0), Imscarr (Huntington Beach Pier; CC BY-SA 4.0); the images were resized. Other-park photos: Orangeland RV Park, Canyon RV Park and Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort. Review-site logos are trademarks of their owners.
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