Located on Mission Bay about 14 miles south of Del Mar, this large RV campground boasts 573 sites, 407 of which offer full hookups; water/electric only is available at an additional 148 sites. The campground, open all year and able to handle large rigs, also has a multitude of other amenities, including a marina, mini-market, swimming pool, whirlpools, game room, restaurant and laundry facilities. Free wireless Internet is available.
Campland on the Bay
2211 Pacific Beach Dr.
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 581-4260; toll-free: (800) 422-9386
campland.com
Only 20 miles from Del Mar in the interior San Diego County city of Escondido and just a short drive from the San Diego Zoo’s famed Wild Animal Park, this 125-site park offers full hookups at every paved site. The resort, which is open all year, is able to handle rigs of all sizes and offers daily, weekly and monthly rates. Other amenities include a clubhouse, biking and hiking trails, heated swimming pool, hot tub, playground, picnic area and laundry facilities.
Escondido RV Resort
1740 Seven Oakes Rd.
Escondido, CA 92026
Toll-free: (866) 477-6153
escondidorv.com/
Situated on the shores of Mission Bay, 14 miles south of Del Mar, this 259-site RV park has spaces large enough to accommodate RVs of all sizes, as well as full hookups at every site. Free wireless Internet is also available. Stays at the park cannot exceed one month. On-site amenities include a boat launch ramp, laundry facilities and gated entry. The park is convenient to the San Diego area’s premier attractions, including museums, Sea World, the zoo and Legoland.
Mission Bay RV Resort
2727 De Anza Rd.
San Diego, CA 92109
Toll-free: (877) 219-6900
missionbayrvresort.com
Located 19 miles north of Del Mar in Oceanside, this RV park provides full hookups at each of its 139 sites, many of which are able to handle large RVs. There is a limited number of sites set aside for extended stays. On-site amenities include a large clubhouse, pool, spa, laundry facilities and privacy plantings near each site. Watersports enthusiasts will find a multitude of activities available in the vicinity of the park.
Oceanside RV Park
1510 S. Coast Hwy.
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 722-4404
campingfriend.com/OceansideRVPark/
Right across the street from Del Mar’s racetrack and fairgrounds and only blocks from the beach, this park can accommodate RVs up to 40 feet in length and offers daily, weekly and monthly rates. The park is open to the public from late September through May but is reserved during the summer months for the Del Mar Fair and Thoroughbred Club.
Surf and Turf RV Park
15555 Jimmy Durante Blvd.
Del Mar, CA 92014
(858) 481-9347
surfandturfrvpark.com