Address: 33401 Ortega Hwy, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 Phone: (949) 923-2210 After looking at some suggestions where to go, I picked a park in Orange County, called Ronald Caspers Wilderness Park. The park has a day-use area and 4 campgrounds: Ortega Flats (13 RV only sites), Live Oak Campground (tents and campers), Star …
Address: 460 Wavecrest Rd, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 Phone: (650) 726-7275 Halfmoon Bay State Camping is located on a beautiful beach. The maximum length for an RV or a camper is 40 ft, so if you have a larger one than that, don’t bother going. There are in total 52 camping spaces and none …
Address: 7905 Sandholdt Rd, Moss Landing, CA 95039 Phone: (831) 633-6800 I stayed at this park for one night on my way back from the Bay Area to LA. Moss Landing KOA was on the way and I needed a place for a night stay. I absolutely loved looking at the boats at the marina …
Address: 9310 Fanita Pkwy, Santee, CA 92071 Phone: (619) 596-3141 Santee Lake is definitely an RV owner’s dream. There are 300 full hookup campsites, all of which include free Wi-Fi and there are even a few that have cable and phone connections. The area and many sites are shady and private. Santee Lake also has …
Address: 60 State Park Rd, Morro Bay, CA 93442 Phone: (805) 772-2560 Offering plenty of opportunities for sailing, hiking, fishing, and much more, I was excited to visit Morro Bay State Park. It was everything I thought it would be and more, starting with an ideal location. It’s situated just far enough from town that …
Address: 40655 Jefferson St, Indio, CA 92203 Phone: (760) 360-4040 I visited Shadow Hills RV Resort one weekend when I decided to go to Palm Springs. The staff at the resort are very friendly. The restrooms and the showers were absolutely impeccable. They actually had quality shampoo, hairdryers and other small items in the well-equipped …
Address: 56570 CA-74, Mountain Center, CA 92561 Phone: (951) 659-2680 Lake Helmet is perfect for RV owners who are traveling with children, thanks to all the fun things to do. There are two RV park options, one that includes only water and sewer hookup, while the other includes water, sewer, and electric hookups plus a …
Address: 14592-14674 CA-79, Julian, CA 92036 I stopped by with my Class B on the way to Los Angeles and I loved it! Even though I didn’t spend the night the beauty of the park captured me. The park has over 100 miles of great trails for biking, hiking, or horseback riding. There are two …
Address: Barstow, CA 92311 Phone: (800) 862-2542 Calico is an old silver mining town in the desert that has been around since the late 1800’s. It is a charming little town with lots of history. A whole day family fun. The campground is walking distance from the town entrance. There are 253 different sites. There …
Address: 37701 Warren Rd, Winchester, CA 92596 Phone: (951) 926-1541 I spent a few days at Lake Skinner County Park with a Meetup group from San Diego. The park is huge, basically flat which is great for RVs. All sites I saw had benches and fire rigs. It was nice to sit around the fire …
Address: 14651 Cedar Cir, Hesperia, CA 92345 Phone: (760) 389-2281 I visited Lake Silverwood with a Meetup group for a weekend camping event. This recreational site in Hesperia, CA is host to a campground in a beautiful setting and is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts. If you’re looking to go RVing, Silverwood Lake is a good …
Address: 3020 E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85213 Phone: (480) 832-1770 I spent a night here in October. There was still in the upper 90’s during the day. My AC doesn’t work, there are no shaded areas but with the fan going and all doors are opened, it is bearable. The only reason I came …
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Oasis Palms RV Resort is Near the Salton Sea in California. It is a perfect place to stay and spend your days if you are visiting one of the nearby festivals or if you are planning to stay only a couple of days in the area. Not much to do here other times. I do not recommend longer stays.
Sycamore Campground Address: 9000 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265 Phone: (310) 457-8143 It’s a California State Park with coin showers, toilettes, access to the beach, and beautiful hiking and biking trails in the mountains. I used to come here for the day but now I got to spend days here in the campground. Of …
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Address: 3396 Needles Hwy, Needles, CA 92363 Phone: (760) 326-3423 I stayed for two nights in February here. It is a small park with a little motel right by the Colorado River. I had a riverfront site which I really enjoyed. The river was low, I found out that they control the height of water …
Address: 1523 Industrial Blvd, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403 Phone: (928) 854-7200 I spent one night in Campbell Cove RV Resort in Lake Havasu City. I came here to see the lake and surroundings on my way back to Los Angeles. I wasn’t impressed with the park. It is a glorified parking lot, my site …
Address: 205 Palm Ave, Carpinteria, CA 93013 Phone: (805) 968-1033 I spent a couple of nights on Carpinteria State Beach in March. It was a bit chilly and windy when I arrived which is why I did not have an issue finding a spot. It’s been raining a lot lately, so the sand and the …
Address: Pacific Coast Hwy, Ventura, CA 93001 I spent a few nights here two different times in March, during the week. It’s one of the most primitive State Parks I’ve seen in Southern California. All spots are on the beach, very close to the water which is a little bit below your RV. The campground was …
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Address: 714 W Harvard Blvd, Santa Paula, CA 93060 Phone: (805) 933-1942 I spent two nights in this little park in Ventura County. It was a farm before, the office was made out of a barn. It is cute. The Good: It has a large Jacuzzi which is nice to hang out in. During …
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Address: 1925 Las Virgenes Rd, Calabasas, CA 91302 Phone: (818) 880-0367 I used to live in this area and I visited this park a lot. It is in a beautiful setting, it has great well-maintained trails and you can always spot wildlife. I’ve seen deer and a bobcat here before. I spent my night on a …
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Address: 1131 Back Bay Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660 Phone: (949) 999-3100 I liked this park. I got a small spot for my small RV in the last row, because of the warm weather, not much was available on a Saturday night. This is by a bay, it feels like a lake. My spot was …
Bethel Island, Oakley CA Park Marina is Located in Oakley California, offering large 50′ and small Boat Slips for rent. This is a private place, I stayed here a few nights as a guest. The park has great water access where you can use your own sailor motorboat, kayak, or go fishing. There are three …
Address: 40902 W Osborn Rd, Tonopah, AZ 85354 Phone: (623) 386-3892 I was going to Texas from LA so I decided to spend a few days in this park right by the 10 highway. The Good: Many amenities, pool, billiard, gym, activities during the evening Very clean bathrooms and showers They accept multiple discounts, Good …
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Address: 11311 Santa Ana Rd, Ventura, CA 93001 (805) 649-2233 I spent two nights here in May in my small RV. I only stayed at a dry campsite, but they have electric/water hookup sites available. Huge park. You can drive about 2 miles from the gate to reach the other end. There is a store, …
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Address: 35000 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265 Phone: (310) 457-2992 Leo Carillo State Park has a pretty large camping area. They have partial hookup sites and dry camping sites as well. It gets very busy in the summer. Beach access, trails, and beautiful nature. The Good: Beach access Trails Picnic benches Nice little camp …
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Address: 2701 S Idaho Rd, Apache Junction, AZ 85119 Phone: (480) 982-1537 I just purchased a new RV in the area and had to spend some nights here. It was so hot still in the middle of October, it was unbearable. There are not many people in the park at this time of year, the …
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Address: 8451 W McCain Loop, Tucson, AZ 85735 Phone: (520) 883-4200 I came to the park at Christmas day, so I wasn’t sure if there will be space but there was. When you arrive you have to self-check-in, where you have to put cash in an envelope and fill out some information. I would advise …
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Address: 88610 CA-86, Thermal, CA 92274 Phone: (760) 395-5437 I stayed in the campground for a few nights in November. First, I was surprised to see that there are no lights in the bathrooms, so if you need to go after 5PM bring a flashlight. This is the first State Park Campground where I found …
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Address: 15236 Woods Valley Rd, Valley Center, CA 92082 Phone: (760) 749-2905 I’ve stayed at the Woods Valley RV park for a few nights in the winter, in December. I arrived at 4:50 PM and the first thing I was told when I walked into the office to check in that “we are closed”. I …
38000 CA-79, Temecula, CA 92592 Phone: (951) 303-0173 I would not ever call this a resort. It is a campground. The road to the office was full of huge potholes, I’ve heard that they are patching it each year, but it needs a major upgrade. It is hard to maneuver your RV around the potholes. …
Address: 45000 Pechanga Pkwy, Temecula, CA 92592 Phone: (877) 711-2946 I spent a few nights using my Passport America discount at Pechanga RV Resort. I really liked it there. This is now one of my favorite RV resorts in California except the showers. It is clean, well-maintained, concrete, level pads, full hookups, 168 site spaces, …
Address: 17851 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA 92649 Phone: (714) 377-5691 My first night ever in an RV park – I didn’t know what to compare it to. It is a great place to stay close to the beach with electric and water hookups. There is no sewage hookup but they have a dump …
Address: 1 Lakeview Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 Phone: (805) 568-2460 I ended up visiting a fellow full-timer couple who were camp hosting at Cachuma Lake Recreational area. I only spent one night and I decided I will only do dry camping. They have full-hookup and partial hook-up sites as well. The tent sites are …
Address: 555 Pier Ave, Oceano, CA 93445 Phone: (805) 473-7220 I spent a few days at Pismo Beach Oceano Campground in October. It’s a nice little State Park, parts of it are tent sites and parts of it are RV sites with electric and water hookups. Please note, they do not have a dump site, …
Address: 10021 Pacheco Pass Hwy, Hollister, CA 95023 Phone: (408) 842-7282 I chose Casa De Fruta because of their Passport America discount. I had to be in the area for a day, so I’ve decided to try this one. It was half price for three nights. It is an older park, it has seen better days …
Address: 180 Ave Of The Flags, Buellton, CA 93427 Phone: (805) 688-3716 Flying Flags RV Resort & Campground is one of my favorite RV resorts. It brings modern amenities to the camping world. It is located in Buellton, CA very near the historic town of Solvang, as well as Lake Cachuma and Los Padres National …
Address: 10 Refugio Beach Rd, Goleta, CA 93117 Phone: (805) 968-1033 I visited Refugio State Beach and camped overnight on a Monday, so it wasn’t too crowded, I was able to get a campsite in the second row from the beach. The first row from the beach is their premium sites for $10 more. The park …
Address: 19952 State Park Drive, Palomar Mountain, CA 92060 Phone: (760) 742-3462 Palomar Mountain Campground is better for tent campers or smaller RVs. The road driving up to the camp is winding and narrow. The whole mountain itself is a beautiful, forested area with many hiking trails, a fishing pond, and a nearby observatory. The …
225 Avenida Califia, San Clemente, CA 92672 Phone: (949) 492-3156 I ended up here because there was no more space at Crystal Grove State Park. I read reviews that it is very difficult to have spots without reservation but when I drove up to the window they said they have plenty of spaces. Maybe …
Address: 4651 Tapo Canyon Rd, Simi Valley, CA 93063 I found out about Tapo Canyon Park via the RVParky app and I’ve decided to give it a visit. It was $37/night and it’s all self-serve. You can only make a reservation online 14 days in advance, if you are beyond that, it is first-come, first-serve. …
Address: 8471 N Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 Phone: (800) 444-7275 You better reserve in advance or else you would not have a space to stay. I don’t like ReserveAmerica’s site because I find their $8 fee a ripoff, which is why I don’t reserve, but I usually arrive during the week. They have …
Address: 120162 US-395, Topaz, CA 96133 Phone: (530) 495-2357 On my way to Reno, I’ve stopped at Topaz Lodge RV Park and Casino for one night. I called them prior to my arrival to find out how late I can arrive but they’ve said they are there 24 hours. I found the place easy, I …
Address: 3600 W Florida Ave, Hemet, CA 92545 Phone: (951) 474-1821 They offer seasonal deals which makes it easier for me to keep coming back. It became my favorite park when I am in need of some hanging out by the pool time. This park has the most amenities, in a beautiful, clean setting. …
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Address: 17800 US-287, Moran, WY 83013 Phone: (307) 733-1980 After visiting the Grand Tetons we needed a place to stay and we found the Fireside Resort in about 7 miles away from Teton’s entrance. When you walk in the office, you will notice a little store, with a restaurant and a bar. The wifi didn’t …
Address: 637 Targhee Pass Hwy, West Yellowstone, MT 59758 Phone: (406) 646-7387 After visiting the Yellowstone we were happy to find the Rustic Wagon RV park by the West entrance of the park. We tried other parks but they were all booked on this Saturday night. The guy at the office was really nice, helpful …
Address: 1535 Sierra Hwy, Acton, CA 93510 Phone: (661) 269-0919 On my way to Los Angeles, I’ve visited California RV Resort for one night. I used my Passport America app to find this park and I was hoping a half-price deal. I’ve arrived after 8PM at the park. It is in the desert, it was really hot …
Address: 1150 Rufus Allen Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Phone: (530) 542-6096 After a night in Reno, I’ve decided to spend the night by Lake Tahoe. I found a city park called Campground by the lake. It is definitely very close to the beach, you just have to cross the main road and you …
Address: 70875 Dillon Rd, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92241 Phone: (760) 329-6457 I visited Sam’s Family Hot Springs Park in early April and I am eager to go back again. I was told on the phone that the RV park is never full, which makes checking in easy. All I had to do was show …
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Address: 200 Palm Canyon Dr, Borrego Springs, CA 92004 Phone: (760) 767-4205 I came here for New Year’s Eve because I’ve heard that many RVers are spending it here, boondocking. There is a large public land available for RVs, you can find it by the Rockhouse Trail. This year the area was scattered with RVs. …
Address: 32700 Riverside Drive Lot #117, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 Phone: (800) 328-6844 I stayed in this park for two nights in mid-February and unfortunately the weather was really bad. It was raining most of the days, so I couldn’t really enjoy the park and its surroundings. The lake seems nice enough for boating and …
