Photo thanks to Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort
Newport Dunes RV Resort
A big waterfront RV resort on Newport Bay, with full-hookup sites around a calm swimming lagoon, a sandy beach, pools, a marina and Balboa Island a few minutes away.
Newport Beach, California · On the Back Bay
Season
Year-round
Summer rates from Memorial Day
Elevation
Sea level
Ocean breezes, mild winters
Hookups
30/50 amp
Full hookups & Wi-Fi
Big rigs
Sites up to 50 ft long
Mostly back-in
Updated October 7, 2026 · Details checked against the park’s website
A lagoon beach on Newport Bay
The Newport Dunes experience
Southern California’s big bayfront RV resort: full-hookup sites around a swimming lagoon and beach on Newport Bay, with pools, a marina and Balboa Island minutes away.
Full hookups30/50 amp, water & sewer
Swimming lagoonCalm water & a sandy beach
Pools & spasTwo heated pools
Beach cabanasPoolside & lagoon
Back Bay trailsBike & walk the bay
Water-sports rentalsSUP, kayaks, pedal boats
MarketplaceGroceries & snacks
LaundryOn site
Clubhouse & fitness roomFor guests
Movies on the beachIn summer
Marina & launch ramp442 slips
Wi-FiIncluded
Life at camp
What guests say
The resort report card
We don’t recycle other sites’ reviews, but the published scores are worth reading together: guests love the beach and location, while small, tight sites and high summer prices pull RV scores down.
How RVers rate it
Category scores from Campendium reviewers, out of 5
Field notes from RVers
Longest rig RVers report38 ft
Cell signal reportedVerizon 4G/5GAT&T 4G/5GT-Mobile 4G/5G
Last reported nightly rate$190 Oct 2024
As reported by Campendium and RV LIFE users. Confirm rates, site lengths and policies with the park before you go.
Off SR-73 at Jamboree
Getting there
The resort is on Back Bay Drive at Jamboree Road in Newport Beach, off Pacific Coast Highway and about 30 minutes south of Disneyland.
Route from SR-73: Jamboree Rd south to Back Bay DrFrom PCH: Jamboree Rd north to Back Bay Dr
JAMBOREE RD EXIT · SR-73
Set your GPS
1131 Back Bay Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660
To Balboa IslandAbout 10 min
To Crystal CoveAbout 10 min
To DisneylandAbout 25 min
From PhoenixAbout 5 hr 40 min
Turn at Jamboree and Back Bay Dr. The entrance is just north of Pacific Coast Highway; follow Back Bay Drive to the gate.
Sea level, ocean breeze. July highs near 72°; winter highs in the mid-60s.
*Approximate driving times from the park. Locator map is approximate, not for navigation.
Out the gate
Around Newport Dunes
Leave the rig parked. Balboa Island and the Balboa Peninsula are about 10 minutes away, Crystal Cove 10 minutes south and Disneyland about half an hour north.
Photo thanks to Visitor7 (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Balboa Fun Zone
The Ferris wheel, waterfront snacks and the little car ferry to Balboa Island on Newport Harbor.
Photo thanks to NorbertNagel (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Crystal Cove State Park
Tide pools, a sandy beach, historic beach cottages and backcountry trails on the Newport Coast.
Photo thanks to Ken Lund (CC BY-SA 2.0)
Disneyland Resort
Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure and the Downtown Disney District, all in the heart of Anaheim.
Photo thanks to Imscarr (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Huntington Beach Pier
Surf City’s landmark pier, a long sandy beach and Main Street’s shops and cafés.
More places to stay
Other parks worth a look
The three closest RV parks and campgrounds we’ve reviewed around Anaheim, by drive time.
Video still thanks to Create And Capture Life
Bolsa Chica State Beach Campground
RV-only state beach camping in Huntington Beach, with water and electric hookups right behind the sand.
Photo thanks to Orangeland RV Park
Orangeland RV Park
A heated pool, mini golf and an orange grove about 10 minutes from Disneyland; slated to close in 2027.
Photo thanks to Anaheim Harbor RV Park
Anaheim Harbor RV Park
A full-hookup park on Harbor Boulevard with a pool and fire pits, within walking distance of Disneyland.
Before you book
Plan your stay
Everything that decides whether Newport Dunes fits your rig, your dates and your budget, in one place.
Our take: the full beach-resort version of RV camping in Orange County: a swimming lagoon, sandy beach, pools and a marina, with full hookups and Wi-Fi. Expect small, mostly back-in sites packed close together, airport and highway noise, and summer prices that can top $500 a night for the best sites.
RV site ratesPublished ranges · checked Oct 7, 2026
Small site, winter$84–$165 /night
Beachfront, winter$145–$310 /night
Supersite, winter$172–$360 /night
Small site, summer$104–$185 /night
Winter runs from the Tuesday after Labor Day to the Friday before Memorial Day; summer is the rest of the year. Rates include one vehicle, Wi-Fi and a $5 online booking fee.
Prices are subject to change at any time and may vary by date, season and availability. For the latest pricing, check the resort’s RV rates page or call (949) 729-3863.
Typical July afternoon
Newport Beach72°
Phoenix107°
35° cooler than Phoenix in July.
Is it right for you?
Who it suits, what to consider, and why families love the lagoon.
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Site types
Small sites from $84 in winter; supersites to $590 in summer.
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Rates & policies
Pets, vehicles, refunds, check-in and stay limits.
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Before you book
Questions to ask before you reserve.
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Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina sits on about 100 acres of county-owned land on Newport Bay and has hosted campers since 1958. Today it has roughly 380 RV sites (the resort’s own pages give different counts), 27 cottages and a 442-slip marina.
Best for
- Families who want a swimmable, waveless lagoon beach steps from the RV.
- Resort-style stays with pools, spas, cabanas, rentals and summer movies.
- Exploring Newport Beach: Balboa Island and Crystal Cove are about 10 minutes away.
- Big groups: rally and group rates are available for 10+ sites.
Consider this
- Sites are close together, and most are back-in only.
- Summer and holiday rates are high, and dynamic pricing makes them hard to predict.
- Reviewers mention John Wayne Airport flights and PCH traffic noise.
- Dogs only (no more than two), and rottweilers and pit bulls aren’t allowed.
Why summer RVers come
Typical July afternoon
72°
Newport Beach
Newport Beach Harbor (NOAA)
107°
Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbor
35 degrees cooler than Phoenix. Normal July highs, 1991–2020.
Every RV site has full hookups with 30 or 50 amp service and Wi-Fi. Six site types run from small 22×25 ft sites (tents allowed) to 35×45 ft supersites, priced by season and date.
Small site $84+/night
The smallest and cheapest sites: winter $84–$165, summer $104–$185.
Large or Preferred $96+/night
Standard 25×40 ft sites: Large $96–$190 and Preferred $102–$195 in winter.
Beachfront $145+/night
Front-row sites by the beach; a couple are pull-in.
Supersite $172+/night
The roomiest sites: winter $172–$360, summer $406–$590.
Occupancy6 peoplePer site, one vehicle included
Extra vehicle$30Per car, per night
Pets$2 a dayDogs only, 2 max; no rottweilers or pit bulls
Site guarantee$50Optional, for a specific site
Booking fee$5Online, non-refundable
Booking window2 yearsExcept July 4th
Cancellation72 hoursRefund minus fees; later, first night
Check-in2–10 p.m.Out by noon
Max stay180 daysWeekly & extended rates by quote
At check-inID + cardPhoto ID and a valid credit card
Checked against newportdunes.com on October 7, 2026. Rates are ranges that vary by date and include a $5 online booking fee; taxes aren’t shown. Call (949) 729-3863 for weekly, extended-stay and group rates. Cancel more than 72 hours ahead for a refund, minus fees.
Good to know before you pull in
Five things that change your booking
Ask these on the phone before you reserve.
- Which site type fits my rig? Sites range from 22×25 ft to 35×45 ft; only a couple of beachfront sites are pull-in.
- What will I pay with taxes? The rate page shows ranges without taxes.
- Should I pay for a site guarantee? $50 locks a specific site number.
- What if I need to cancel? More than 72 hours out, you’re refunded minus fees; inside 72 hours you pay the first night.
- Is there a weekly or monthly rate? Weekly and extended stays up to 180 days are by quote.
Know before you go
Frequently asked questions
A few details before you hit the road.
Season: Year-round
Ready for a beach day on the bay?
Book online or call the resort, and compare winter and summer rates before you pick your dates.
Thank you to the people behind these photos and this video. Please support them by giving their work a look. The resort photos and video come from Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort, with our thanks. Area photos via Wikimedia Commons: Visitor7 (Balboa Fun Zone; CC BY-SA 3.0), NorbertNagel (Crystal Cove; CC BY-SA 4.0), Ken Lund (Main Street, U.S.A.; CC BY-SA 2.0), Imscarr (Huntington Beach Pier; CC BY-SA 4.0); the images were resized. Other-park photos: Create And Capture Life for Bolsa Chica, Orangeland RV Park and Anaheim Harbor RV Park. Review-site logos are trademarks of their owners.
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