Things Your Should Know About Camping  

Our hours of operation are from 7am to sunset for day use, and for camping you can register till 10pm on a first come, first serve bases.  Check out time for camping is 2pm.  If there are available camping sites, you may check in any time after 7am.    

Maximum 15 day camping stay per month.   

The camping fee is $15.00 for one vehicle, per night.  You may have a second vehicle at a $5.00 per night fee.  It is an 8 person, 2 vehicle maximum in each site.  There is a reduced fee for Disabled people (State Disabled ID required) of $13.00 per night for the first vehicle and the Second vehicle is still $ 5.00 per night.  RULES: No Dogs/pets, Alcohol, wood collecting-
We accept cash, check (with valid drivers license), and credit card (Visa or Master Card. However, due to the dusty conditions here at the park, our credit card machine does malfunction on occasion and it is recommend that you bring a alternative method of payment just in case.)

 Our campsites have a BBQ, picnic table and fire ring in each site.  You may bring your own wood, or buy it from us.  We sell wood for $5.00 a bag (generous size bag).  Casper’s Park is a wilderness park and everything is protected, therefore, no wood collecting, or pets are allowed.  We do have a dump station, restrooms with showers, but no hook ups of any kind, only community water strategically placed around various camp sites.

 Minors (under 18 years) should be accompanied by an adult at all times.

 Exception: Youth Group Camp - designated sponsor acceptable.

 Additional Information About Camping

 This park depends on you to help protect wildlife, vegetation and geologic features. Please do not damage or remove any of these features from park premises. Please also adhere to the following park rules and guidelines for a cleaner, safer and enjoyable experience. We appreciate your patronage.

 This is a wilderness area characterized by certain inherent dangers. These dangers may include mountain lions, rattlesnakes, poison oak, poisonous insects, extremes in weather and rugged terrain. Your safety cannot be guaranteed.  Stay alert to potential danger.

 Trails are subject to closure for at least 3 days after rainfall.    

1.   ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES PROHIBITED (OCCO 2-5-35)

The possession and/or consumption of alcohol is strictly prohibited in the park.

2.   ARREST OF TRUANTS (STATE EDUCATION CODE 48264)

 A peace officer may arrest or assume temporary custody, during school hours, of any minor subject to compulsory full time education or to compulsory continuation found away from his home and who is absent from school without valid excuse within the county, city or city and county, or school district.

3.   DOMESTIC ANIMAL (OCCO 2-5-39)

A dog, cat or other domestic animal must be leash no longer than six (6) feet and in charge of a person competent to restrain such animal. Animal must be licensed.

4.   EFFECT AND ENFORCEMENT (OCCO 2-5-3)

A peace officer may eject a violator of any section of the OCCO coving parks from the park, beach or other facility.

5.   FEES (OCCO 2-5-16)

      All persons using camping, parking and other special facilities shall pay fees and deposits as required.

6.   FIREARMS, WEAPONS, FIREWORKS (OCCO 2-5-37)

It is prohibited to possess or discharge fireworks, firearms, air gun, BB gun, paint-ball gun, slingshot, bow or arrow within park.

7.   HORSES AND LIVESTOCK (OCCO 2-5-47)

No person having custody of a horse or other saddle or pack animal shall allow such animal in any part of a recreational area except upon roads or bridle trails designated for equestrian traffic. No person shall allow his saddle or pack animal to stand unattended or improperly tied.

8.   Hours (OCCO 2-5-15)

Persons prohibited except authorized campers. No persons permitted during closed hours.

9.   MANGEMENT OF RECREATIONAL AREAS (OCCO 2-5-4)

Orderly administration and control of recreational areas within the County of Orange in such a way as to achieve the  maximum benefit to the public.

10. PROTECTION OF LANDSCAPE AND STRUCTURES (OCCO 2-5-27)

The mutilation, through vandalism or alike, rocks, fences, building or property is prohibited.

11. PROTECTION OF PARK FAUNA (OCCO 2-5-38)

All Regional Parks and Coastal Facilities are wilderness sanctuaries. Therefore, hunting, killing, wounding, frightening or Capture of any wild bird, or land animal is prohibited. It is also prohibited to catch or possess crayfish under this section.

12. PROTECTION OF PARK FLORA (OCCO 2-5-27)

 All Regional Parks and Coastal Facilities are wilderness sanctuaries. Therefore, the picking, collecting, injuring or mutilation of any part plant vegetation is strictly prohibited. The posting of material (handbills, swings, hammocks) to any tree is prohibited.

13. PUBILC ADDRESS SYSTEM (OCCO 2-5-26)

      No person shall set up or operate a public address system (PA, loudspeaker, bullhorn, etc.) without a permit and only in

      Areas designated for such usage. Rangers shall determine the permissible amplification levels.

14. SANITATION (OOCO 2-5-26)

      All rubbish or trash must be deposited in a designated receptacle. Washing of clothes, eating or cooking utensils in drink

      fountains or restrooms sinks is prohibited.

15. SKATEBOARDS, ROLLERSKATES, ROLLERBLADES, ETC. (OCCO 2-5-30)

      It is prohibited to ride or cause to roll or coast any skateboard, roller-skates, roller-blades or any other conveyance powered

      by human power other than a bicycle.

16. THREATS WITH REPLICA FIREARMS (OCCO 3-2-30)

       Under this section “firearms” shall be the same meaning under State Dangerous Weapons control law and shall include air

       riffles, pellet guns or BB guns.

17. WOOD GATHERING AND WOODBURNING PROHIBITED (OCCO 2-5-27)

      The   collecting of wood, fallen or otherwise, is strictly in the park. The burning of woos in BBQs is therefore prohibited.

18.  VEHICLE REGULATIONS (OCCO 2-5-29)

       The speed limit in the park is 10 MPH. All vehicle must park in designated areas.

19.  VENDING and COMMERCIAL SOLICITATIONS ( OOCO 2-5-19)

 Things You Should Know About Group Shelters

No reservations are made for groups under 155 people. The grassy areas of the park are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

If you are having any kind of vendors coming into the park, i.e. – moon bounce, caterers, clowns, etc. you will need to obtain a County Property Permit before your event. You may contact the park office or County Property Permits for an approved vendors list. County Property Permits may be reached at 714.834.5707 or www.ocpermits.com.

Groups cannot rope/section off any part of the park in the first-come, first-serve areas of the park. All rope, string, tape, etc. will be removed by the Park Staff.

 Any type of loud music is prohibited in the park. This includes any form of amplified sound, i.e. – sound systems, live musicians, dj’s, electrical keyboards, etc. Noise levels will be monitored to ensure the park’s best interest. Remember, the park is supposed to be a relief from loud noises. However, Group Area 3 and Group Area 4 may have amplified sound with written approval and a County Property Permit. This amplified sound is ONLY for background music and announcements.

 Additional information About Group Shelters

 This park depends on you to help protect wildlife, vegetation and geologic features. Please do not damage or remove any of these features from park premises. Please also adhere to the following park rules and guidelines for a cleaner, safer and enjoyable experience. We appreciate your patronage. 

 This is a wilderness area characterized by certain inherent dangers.  These dangers may include mountain lions, rattlesnakes, poison oak, poisonous insects, extremes in weather and rugged terrain.  Your safety cannot be guaranteed. Stay alert to potential danger!

 No signs, hammocks or child swings on trees – OCCO 2-5-27 (a)

No wood gathering or wood burning – OCCO 2-5-27 (g)

Domestic animals MUST be restrained on a leased, not to exceed 6 feet, at all times – OCCO 2-5-39

Speed limit is 10 mph – OCCO – 2-5-29 (a)

No saving parking spaces – OCCO – 2-5-29 (b)

No motorized scooters – OCCO – 2-5-29 (g)

No skateboarding – OCCO – 2-5-30 (a)

Possession and/or consumption of any Alcoholic beverages, is not permitted – OCCO 2-5-35

Bicycles are permitted on paved trails only – not on dirt trails – OCCO 2-5-43

No person under the age of 18 shall operate a bicycle/razor scooter without a properly fitted and fastened bicycle helmet. – OCCO 2-5-43

 All County of Orange Codified Ordinances will be enforced.

 hings You Should Know About User Permits 

1.      Make your check payable to “ County of Orange”.  Sign at the  *  and separate the pink customer copy.  Keep it as the receipt for your reservation check.  

2.      Mail the white and yellow copies – with your check – to O’Neill Regional Park not less than 15 calendar days prior to your camping date.  Use the park P.O. Box address that is stamped at the top of the white or pink form.  You may also pay in person ahead of time if it is convenient.      

3.      When the paperwork is received at the park office, your reservation is confirmed.  Please remember that unless prior arrangements have been made with the ranger office, you are obligated to stick with the site(s) and population maximum numbers as stated on your reservation form.   

 4.      See the rules on the reverse side of your pink customer copy, and any enclosed information.  Have your pink copy with you when you arrive.    

 5.      As the group leader, it is your responsibility to make sure that ALL of your group knows and observes the park rules.  Please help us to protect the wilderness and ensure a safe and happy camping experience for your group and any other groups who may be near your site. 

 Thank you for your reservation.  Call the park office at (949) 923-2260 if there are any questions. 

 **REMINDER:  your reservation fee is NOT a deposit toward your camping fees.  It is a separate non-refundable reservation fee only.  Camping fees are paid by Mastercard, Visa, California state checks or cash.