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Lake O’Neill
Lake O’Neill Mini Golf and Recreation
Announcements
Rentals limited to 10 or less. Cabana rentals limited to 20 people or less.
Reservations required for equipment rentals. Call to reserve: (760) 725-5611 | (760) 725-5135.
For the most up to date information on facility closures / program changes and updates, visit mccscp.com/impact.
Overview
Contact / Hours:
Lake O’Neill Recreation Office
BLDG T26080
(760) 725-5611 | (760) 725-5135
lakeoneill@usmc-mccs.org
BLDG T26080
(760) 725-5611 | (760) 725-5135
lakeoneill@usmc-mccs.org
| Daily (Apr-Oct) | 8am-5pm |
| Daily (Nov-Mar) | 8am-4pm |
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 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 available.
Campground
Campsites offer water, electricity, sewer hookups, and tent camping. ADA-friendly sites are available.
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Additional Info
Camping Reservation Lead TimeMiniature Golf Rules and RegulationsCabana RegulationsTelephones
Reservations will be taken up to 3 months in advance:
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)
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 age 4 and older will be charged at the same rate as any other patron.
Climbing on rocks and plants are not permitted.
Driving golf balls or any other dangerous behavior will result in removal from the golf course, without refund of fees.
Patrons age 4 and older will be charged at the same rate as any other patron.
Climbing on rocks and plants are not permitted.
Driving golf balls or any other dangerous behavior will result in removal from the golf course, without 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.
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, another one is located on Bldg. 26106 in the Peninsula area and one is located 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.
Pricing
Pricing:
*Reserving multiple campsites? There will be a $5 per night deposit added to your reservation for each campsite you would like to reserve.
CampgroundRecreation AreaMilitary OnlySports EquipmentPicnic Cabana
Campground
| Includes | Military/Civilian Pricing |
|---|---|
| Water, Electric & Sewage | $39 Military ID per night / $45 Civilian per night |
| Water & Electric | $33 Military ID per night / $40 Civilian per night |
| Dry Camping / RV or Tent | $22 Military ID per night* / $30 Civilian per night* |
| Pet fee | $2/per pet per night |
*Reserving multiple campsites? There will be a $5 per night deposit added to your reservation for each campsite you would like to reserve.
Reservation Lead Time
Reservations will be taken up to 3 months in advance:
- 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)
Please Note
Due to increasing electrical issues with our RV pedestals, we recommend the use of surge suppressors to protect your equipment. For more information please contact Guest Services
Pennsula Rental
$350 Military ID | $400 DOD
Recreation Area
| Military/Civilian Pricing | |
|---|---|
| Miniature Golf (18 Holes) | $6 Military ID per person / $8 Civilian per person |
| Row Boats | $5 Military ID per hour / $7 Civilian per hour |
| Row Boats w/ Motors | $10 Military ID per hour / $15 Civilian per hour |
| 4 Seat Pedal Boats | $5 Military ID per hour / $6 Civilian per hour |
| Fishing Poles Military | $5 per hour / $15 4-hours / $30 8-hours |
| Fishing Poles Civilian | $7 per hour / $21 4-hours / $42 8-hours |
| Bike Military | $3 per hour / $9 4-hours / $18 8-hours |
| Bike Civilian | $5 per hour / $15 4-hours / $30 8-hours |
Bait Sales and Ice Cream Sales offered.
Military Only Rentals
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| Single Kayak | $10 per hour / $15 4 hours / $35 8 hours |
| Double Kayak | $15 per hour/ $30 4-hours / $70 8-hours |
| Trolling Motor | $15 per hour / $45 4-hours / $90 8-hours |
| Pontoon Boat | $20 per hour / $60 4-hours / $120 8-hours |
| Deluxe Pontoon Boat | $30 per hour / $90 4 hours / $180 8 hours |
Sports Equipment
| Equipment | Pricing |
|---|---|
| Volleyball Set (1 net, 1 ball & bag) | $1 per hour / $3 half day (4-hours) / $5 all day (8-hours) |
| Basketball | $1 per hour / $3 half day (4-hours) / $5 all day (8-hours) |
| Soccer Ball | $1 per hour / $3 half day (4-hours) / $5 all day (8-hours) |
| Playground Ball | $1 per hour / $3 half day (4-hours) / $5 all day (8-hours) |
| Football | $1 per hour / $3 half day (4-hours) / $5 all day (8-hours) |
| Softball Set (2 Bats & 2 Softballs | $1 per hour / $3 half day (4-hours) / $5 all day (8-hours) |
| Ladder Ball Set | $1 per hour / $3 half day (4-hours) / $5 all day (8-hours) |
Picnic Cabana
| Military/Civilian Pricing | |
|---|---|
| Cabana | $25 Military ID / $30 Civilian |
| Peninsula | $350 Military ID / $400 Civilian |