Lake O’Neill Recreational Park offers fishing, hiking, rowboats, horseshoe pits, RV and tent camping, cabanas, playgrounds (includes ADA playground), basketball, softball, ADA miniature golf, and a peninsula for group activities. For a complete list of prices and services, see the current facility price list.
Fishing
Permitted year-round. The lake is stocked and bait is sold at the Lake O’Neill Recreation Office, Bldg 26080.
California State License and Camp Pendleton Base permit is required, both available at Pacific Plaza Exchange.
Recreation Area
A variety of recreational equipment is available for rent: row & paddle boats, volleyball, basketball, and baseball equipment, horseshoes, and more!
Boats are available for rent Apr thru Oct, Fri-Sun.
See the price tab for up-to-date pricing.
Peninsula
For large group activities including promotions, retirements, and wedding receptions. Picnic cabanas, BBQ grills, a stage, electrical power, and athletic facilities are available.
Campground
Campsites offer water, electricity, sewer hookups, and tent camping. ADA-friendly sites are available.
Additional Info
Reservations are taken in 3-month increments including the current month.
1st Week (Days 1-7) – Active Duty Military
2nd Week (Days 8-14) – Reservists & Retired Military
3rd Week (Days 15+) – All Eligible Patrons (DOD, Eligible Veterans & Group Bookings)
Active Duty, Reservists, Retirees, Eligible Veterans, and DoD employees may book up to two (2) reservations in one stay. Two RV/campsites, two cottages (Del Mar Beach only), or a combination totaling two reservations. *During the 4th of July holiday block at Del Mar Beach only ONE accommodation can be booked*.
Former military with patronage expansion privileges which consists of all service-connected disabled veterans, Medal of Honor & Purple Heart recipients, former prisoners of war, & individuals approved and designated as the primary family caregivers of eligible veterans under the Department of Veterans Affairs Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers are only authorized to book ONE reservation at a time. Please note, former military with patronage expansion privileges are unable to sponsor additional guests who are not dependents onto the installation unless said guests possess a valid form of military ID. For further clarification and details regarding the vetting process, please feel free to contact the Visitors Center at (760) 763-8435 or by clicking here.
Base Policy: Former military with patronage expansion privileges must register with the Visitors Center and receive approval prior to gaining access to the installation. This process can be a few days via the Visitors Center. Without this verification, access through any security checkpoints might be denied.
- Patrons of all ages may go into the miniature golf area. However, any patron under the age of 12 is recommended to have parental supervision.
- Patrons aged 4 and older will be charged at the same rate as any other patron.
- Climbing on rocks and plants is not permitted.
- Driving golf balls or any other dangerous behavior will result in removal from the golf course, without a refund of fees.
- Active duty military unit family days have priority over non-military unit functions (i.e. key wives, boy scouts, YMCA, church groups, etc.).
- All military units are required to complete a Military Cabana Request form.
Office phone is available for emergency use only.
There are Base Emergency telephones located in the park:
- near Cabana 2682
- in BLDG 26106 in the peninsula area
- in the campground on the roadway above campsite S1N
Once you pick up the emergency phone wait on the line, it will connect you to 911.
* Due to a decrease in demand during the winter season, Lake O'Neill does not abide by the standard recreational lodging winter holiday blocks. *
| Holiday | Observed | Check-In | Check-Out |
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| Memorial Day – Monday, May 27 | Monday, May 27 | Friday, May 24 | Tuesday, May 28 |
| Independence Day – Thursday, July 4 | Thursday, July 4 | Wednesday, July 3 | Sunday, July 7 |
| Labor Day – Monday, September 2 | Monday, September 2 | Friday, August 30 | Tuesday, September 3 |
| Thanksgiving – Thursday, November 28 | Thursday, November 28 | Wednesday, November 27 | Sunday, December 1 |
| Christmas – Wednesday, December 25 | Wednesday, December 25 | Monday, December 23 | Friday, December 27 |
| New Years – Wednesday, January 1 | Wednesday, January 1 | Monday, December 30 | Friday, January 3 |
Pricing
Campground
| Campsite | Rate April 1 - October 31 |
Winter Rate* November 1 - March 31 |
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* Winter rates do not apply to extended-stay patrons.
| Add-Ons | Rate |
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| Pets* | $3 per pet per night |
| Tent | $12 |
* Max of 2 pets (only applies if lodging in a pet-friendly cottage).
Sponsored Guest Rate: An additional $15 per night is added to each campsite reserved after the first reservation.
Stay & Play Package
+$10 per day during your stay
Family of 4 or max 4 people, includes the following:
- Miniature golf and sports equipment
- 1-hour kayak or pedal boat rental
- 2-hour fishing pole rental
- Boats (available Apr-Sept: Fri-Sun)
per day and with the availability of equipment and golf course
Reservation Lead Time
Reservations are taken in 3-month increments including the current month.
- 1st Week (Days 1-7) – Active Duty Military
- 2nd Week (Days 8-14) – Reservists & Retired Military
- 3rd Week (Days 15+) – All Eligible Patrons (DOD, Eligible Veterans & Group Bookings)
| Miniature Golf 18 holes; 1-3 years FREE | $6 per person |
| Volleyballs, basketballs, soccer balls, footballs, rubber balls, softballs, horseshoes, ladder balls | $5 per 2 hours |
| Pontoon Boat | $30 per hour |
| Deluxe Pontoon Boat | $40 per hour |
| Bass Boat | $30 per hour |
| Motor Boat | $25 per hour |
| Row Boat | $15 per hour |
| Pedal Boat 4-seat | $15 per hour |
| Single Kayak | $15 per hour |
| Double Kayak | $20 per hour |
| Double Kayak Family 2 adults, 1 small youth | $20 per hour |
| Fishing Pole | $5 per hour |
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| Cabana | $30 |
| Peninsula | $350 |
Contact Information and Resources
Lake O'Neill
Address:
Phone: 7607255611
24/7 Reservation Call Center: 8884097829
Campground Security: 7604474858
Phone: 7607255135
Email: lakeoneill@usmc-mccs.org
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Hours of operation:
| Recreation Office | |
| Daily (Apr-Sep) | 8am-5pm |
| Daily (Oct-Mar) | 8am-4pm |
| Campground Security | |
| Daily | 4pm-10pm |