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Visitors can camp at Moro Campground or rent a cottage at the seaside Historic District in the park. Hike-in camping in the park is available at the Lower El Moro, Upper El Moro, and Deer Canyon primitive-camping sites.

The park’s interpretive program includes occasional lectures and weekly outdoor activities, such as bird-watching sessions, tidepool walks, and canyon hikes. As at any California state park, expect to pay a substantial parking fee for attending events or just exploring on your own. These fees go toward maintaining the park’s facilities and infrastructure, which are designed to accommodate heavy use.

An alternative access point for those who just want to hike, run, or bike the trails is to start from Coastal Peak Park atop the San Joaquin Hills. From Highway 1 northwest of Crystal Cove State Park, head north on Newport Coast Drive for 2.4 miles, then turn right onto Ridge Park Road and continue 1.6 miles to the end, where you can find free street parking. From here, the Bommer Ridge fire road through Laguna Coast Wilderness Park offers access to the top of the Crystal Cove trail network. Remember that any loop from here will be uphill on the return.