Camp & Caravan Sites

This selection of camping and RV destinations across San Diego County spans from the Pacific coastline to the Cleveland National Forest. The list includes beachfront state parks like San Elijo and Silver Strand, high-altitude mountain sites near the Palomar Observatory, and full-service RV resorts in inland valleys. Facilities range from primitive tent sites and group camping areas to luxury caravan parks equipped with Wi-Fi, hookups, and swimming pools.

Escondido RV Resort

Full-service RV park featuring a heated pool, spa, and dog park, located near the San Diego Zoo Safari Park.

Pio Pico RV Resort & Campground

Large resort offering tent sites and RV hookups with two swimming pools and a mini-golf course near Otay Lakes.

Pala Casino RV Resort

RV park adjacent to the Pala Casino featuring full hookups, Wi-Fi, a heated pool, and access to casino dining.

San Diego KOA Campground

Year-round campground featuring a resort-style pool, climbing wall, and sites for RVs, tents, and cabins.

San Elijo State Beach

Coastal campground situated on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean with sites for tents and RVs and direct beach access.

San Mateo Campground

Located within San Onofre State Beach, this site offers hookups and a 1.5-mile trail connecting to Trestles surf beach.

Laguna Campground

High-altitude site in the Cleveland National Forest at 5,600 feet, featuring tent and RV sites in a pine forest.

SweetwaterCampground

Part of Sweetwater Summit Regional Park, offering sites with water and electricity, a splash pad, and equestrian trails.

Diamond Jack RV Park

RV park located in Jamul providing full hookups and basic amenities for caravan travelers in rural San Diego County.

All Seasons RV Park & Campground

Inland park featuring a private lake for fishing, a swimming pool, and sites for both RVs and tents.

Silver Strand State Beach Campground

Beachfront RV-only camping located on the narrow spit of land between San Diego Bay and the Pacific Ocean.

Campland on the Bay RV resort and campground

Waterfront resort on Mission Bay offering a private beach, marina, swimming pools, and live entertainment.

Butterfield Ranch Campground

Desert-edge campground featuring three swimming pools and historical significance as a former Butterfield Overland Mail stop.

Fry Creek Campground

Located on Palomar Mountain, this site offers shaded tent and RV camping among cedar and fir trees at 4,900 feet.

Crestline Group Campground

Large-occupancy site on Palomar Mountain designed for organized groups, situated in a forested area near hiking trails.

Observatory Campground - USFS

Forested campground two miles from the Palomar Observatory, featuring concrete pads for telescopes and high-altitude hiking access.

Oak Grove Campground

Historic US Forest Service campground located in the Cleveland National Forest across from the Oak Grove Guard Station.

Oak Knoll Campground

Family-owned park on the road to Palomar Mountain offering RV sites, tent camping, and a swimming pool.

Doane valley camp ground

Situated within Palomar Mountain State Park, featuring forested sites near Doane Pond at an elevation of 4,700 feet.

Lake Morena County Park Campground

High-desert park at 3,000 feet elevation, serving as a key stop for Pacific Crest Trail hikers with fishing access.