Photo thanks to Campland on the Bay
Campland on the Bay
A big waterfront RV resort on Mission Bay with its own beach, a marina, pools and nonstop family activities, 15 minutes from downtown San Diego.
San Diego, California · Mission Bay, off I-5
Season
Year-round
Summer is busiest and costs most
Elevation
Near sea level
Mild and sunny most of the year
Hookups
Full hookups
411 full; 150 water & electric
Big rigs
Up to 43 ft
26 pull-thrus; give your length when booking
Updated October 8, 2026 · Details checked against the park’s website
Beach, bay & marina in the city
The Campland experience
A big, busy waterfront resort on Mission Bay with its own sandy beach, a 124-slip marina, pools and spas, a cantina and nonstop family activities, about 15 minutes from downtown San Diego.
Full hookups411 sites; 150 more with water & electric
Pull-thru sites26 pull-thrus, about 33–43 ft max
Private beachSandy bay beach; no pets on the sand
Marina & boat launch124 slips, guest slips and a ramp
Pools & spasA heated pool, a cool pool, two hot tubs
Dogwood dog parkOff-leash area; breed limits apply
Cantina & barPlus an ice cream parlor
MarketCamp store inside the resort
Free Wi-FiLimited; fine for email and browsing
Cable TVFree, per the resort
Restrooms & showersBathhouses around the resort
LaundryLarge laundromat, paid by app
Kids’ activitiesSkate park, playground and arcade
Live entertainmentConcerts and events, mostly in summer
RentalsBikes, Waverunners, pontoons and more
Gym & courtsPickleball, basketball, beach volleyball
Bird watchingNext to the Kendall-Frost marsh reserve
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, the bay and the activities, while RVers mark it down for tight sites, weekend noise and high prices.
How RVers rate it
Category scores from Campendium reviewers, out of 5
Field notes from RVers
Longest rig RVers report42 ft May 2023
Cell signal reportedVerizon 4G/5GAT&T 4G/5GT-Mobile 4G/5G
Last reported nightly rate$100 Apr 2024
As reported by Campendium and RV LIFE users. Confirm rates, site lengths and policies with the park before you go.
Mission Bay, off I-5 at Grand Ave
Getting there
Campland sits on the northeast shore of Mission Bay at the foot of Olney St in Pacific Beach, about 2 miles off I-5 by Grand Ave and Mission Bay Dr.
From downtown: I-5 north to Exit 23A (Grand Ave/Garnet Ave), Mission Bay Dr and Grand Ave west, then left on Olney StFrom the north: I-5 south to Exit 23 (Balboa Ave/Garnet Ave), then Mission Bay Dr and Grand Ave
EXIT 23A · I-5
Set your GPS
2211 Pacific Beach Dr, San Diego, CA 92109
To SeaWorld*About 10 min
To Old TownAbout 10 min
To the San Diego ZooAbout 15 min
From Los AngelesAbout 2 hr+
Ask for a quieter section. Reviewers say summer and holiday weekends get loud and crowded; quiet hours are 10 p.m. to 8 a.m.
Near sea level. Summers are mild: July highs average about 75° at the airport.
*Drive times are from Google Maps and OpenStreetMap routing and are approximate. Locator map is approximate, not for navigation.
Around the bay
Around Mission Bay
Mission Beach, SeaWorld and Old Town are about 10 minutes away; Balboa Park, the Midway and La Jolla Cove are an easy drive.
Photo thanks to Visitor7 (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Belmont Park & Mission Beach
The 1925 Giant Dipper wooden coaster, rides and an arcade on the boardwalk between the ocean and Mission Bay.
Photo thanks to Christian David (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Balboa Park & the Zoo
Museums, gardens and Spanish-style landmarks around the California Tower, with the San Diego Zoo on the north side of the park.
Photo thanks to Christian David (CC BY-SA 4.0)
USS Midway Museum
Walk the hangar and flight decks of a retired aircraft carrier on the downtown waterfront. Plan a few hours and check the site for tickets.
Photo thanks to Invertzoo (CC BY-SA 3.0)
La Jolla Cove
A small cove with clear water, tide pools and sea lions on the rocks. Street parking is tight, so go early or leave the rig at camp.
More places to stay
Other parks worth a look
The three closest RV parks and campgrounds we’ve reviewed around San Diego, by drive time.
Photo thanks to Mission Bay RV Resort
Mission Bay RV Resort
Full-hookup sites on De Anza Cove next to Campland, with bayfront rows and a heated pool.
Photo thanks to Santa Fe Park RV Resort
Santa Fe Park RV Resort
A monthly-led park in Rose Canyon near Mission Bay, with a pool and clubhouse but train and freeway noise.
Photo thanks to Sunland RV Resorts
San Diego RV Resort
A clean Sunland resort in La Mesa with long sites, a heated pool and the trolley at the gate.
Before you book
Plan your stay
Everything that decides whether Campland fits your rig, your dates and your budget, in one place.
Our take: a lively, all-in waterfront resort with a real beach, a marina and more to do than any other RV park in San Diego, about 15 minutes from downtown. Sites are tight, busy weekends get loud, and bay or beach sites cost a lot, so pick your section carefully and confirm your total with tax and fees.
Nightly rates2026 rate card · checked Oct 8, 2026
Standard (full hookup)$87–$146 /night
Select$106–$181 /night
Preferred$117–$200 /night
Distinguished$133–$232 /night
Bay View$152–$396 /night
Beach Front$216–$497 /night
Limited (water & electric)$72–$123 /night
Dry (no hookups, 10-night max)$63–$97 /night
Supersite$333–$593 /night
The lower figure is the winter rate (after Labor Day to Memorial Day weekend), the higher one summer. Add 12.75% occupancy tax, $10 a night to choose a specific site, $10 a person a day beyond four and $5 a dog a day. City of San Diego residents get 20% off with proof of residency.
Prices are subject to change at any time and may vary by date, season and availability. For the latest pricing, check the park’s rates page or call (858) 581-4200.
Typical July afternoon
San Diego75°
Phoenix107°
Ocean-cooled summers: 32° cooler than Phoenix in July, with marine-layer mornings.
Is it right for you?
Who it suits, what to consider, and why families keep coming back.
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Site types
From $72 a night in winter; bay and beach sites cost more.
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Rates & policies
Fees, pets, check-in, cancellation and stay rules.
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Before you book
Questions to ask before you reserve.
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Campland on the Bay is a large RV and tent resort on city-owned land on Mission Bay, run by Terre Vista Management under a lease with the City of San Diego. Most guests come for the beach, the water and the kids’ activities rather than a quiet overnight.
Best for
- Families: a beach, pools, a skate park, an arcade and a full activity schedule are all inside the gate.
- Boaters: there’s a 124-slip marina, guest slips and a launch ramp in the resort.
- City sightseeing: Mission Beach, SeaWorld and Old Town are about 10 minutes away.
- Winter stays: rates drop after Labor Day, and monthly sites run September 8 to June 30.
Consider this
- Sites are close together; site quality (2.9) and noise (2.3) are Campendium’s lowest scores.
- Prices climb fast for bay and beach sites, and summer rates run well above winter.
- No generators, except in the dry I section from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Strict dog rules: several breeds are banned, and pets aren’t allowed on the beach.
Summer in San Diego
Typical July afternoon
75°
San Diego
San Diego Lindbergh Field
107°
Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbor
32 degrees cooler than Phoenix, with nights near 66°. Normal July highs, 1991–2020.
Most RV sites have full hookups; Limited sites have water and electric only, and Dry sites have none. Prices vary by site type, season and date within the ranges below, plus tax and fees.
Standard From $87/night
The most affordable full-hookup sites, 11–20 sites back from the beach: $87–$110 in winter and $115–$146 in summer.
Select & Preferred From $106/night
Select sites sit 2–10 sites from the beach and bay; Preferred sites are near the pool, spa and center of the resort.
Distinguished From $133/night
Includes the asphalt K-row pull-thrus near the Dogwood dog park: $133–$172 in winter and $199–$232 in summer.
Bay View & Beach Front From $152/night
Bay View sites look over the Kendall-Frost marsh; Beach Front sites are steps from the sand, from $152 to $497 a night by season.
NightlyFrom $72Plus 12.75% tax; summer costs more
WeeklyFrom $443Winter only; booked by phone
MonthlyFrom $1,691Sept 8–June 30; 89-night limit
Cancellation72 hours$30 fee; later costs the first night
Check-in2 p.m.Out by noon; late checkout must be prepaid
Quiet hours10 p.m.–8 a.m.Generators only in the dry I section
Pets$5 a dog a dayThree max; breed bans; not on the beach
Guests4 per siteUp to 6 for a fee; visitors out by 10 p.m.
Rig rulesNo converted busesNo conversion vans or transit buses
DiscountsCity residents 20% offProof of residency at check-in
Checked against campland.com on October 8, 2026. Rates are subject to change at any time; see the website or call (858) 581-4200 for the latest rates. Cancel at least 72 hours before arrival for a refund minus a $30 fee; later than that, the first night is charged.
Good to know before you pull in
Five things that change your booking
Ask these on the phone before you reserve.
- What will my total be? Give your rig length and party size and ask for the price with the 12.75% tax and fees.
- Which site fits my rig? Only 26 sites are pull-thrus (about 33–43 ft); ask which back-ins suit a longer rig.
- Is my dog allowed? Several breeds and their mixes are banned; call 858-581-4219 if you’re unsure.
- Can I pick my site? Choosing a specific site costs $10 a night for short stays.
- What’s the cancellation deadline? 72 hours before arrival; after that, you pay for the first night.
Know before you go
Frequently asked questions
A few details before you hit the road.
Season: Year-round
Ready for a Mission Bay trip by RV?
Park by the bay, spend the days on the water and the evenings at the cantina. Book direct with Campland for current rates and availability.
Thank you to the people behind these photos and this video. Please support them by giving their work a look. The resort photos come from Campland on the Bay, with our thanks. Video: Campland on the Bay on YouTube. Area photos via Wikimedia Commons: Visitor7 (Giant Dipper; CC BY-SA 3.0), Christian David (Balboa Park; CC BY-SA 4.0), Christian David (USS Midway; CC BY-SA 4.0) and Invertzoo (La Jolla Cove; CC BY-SA 3.0); the images were resized. Other-park photos: Mission Bay RV Resort, Santa Fe Park RV Resort and San Diego RV Resort. Review-site logos are trademarks of their owners.
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