Photo thanks to Sunland RV Resorts
San Diego RV Resort
A clean Sunland RV resort in La Mesa with full hookups, sites up to 64 ft, a heated pool and a trolley to downtown at the gate, beside I-8.
La Mesa, California · off I-8 by the trolley
Season
Year-round
Nightly online; monthly by phone
Elevation
About 420 ft
Inland La Mesa, about 12 miles from downtown
Hookups
Full hookups
All 172 sites; 30/50 amp and cable TV
Big rigs
Up to 64 ft
Super Platinum sites; RVs 10 years or newer
Updated October 8, 2026 · Details checked against the park’s website
Clean resort with a trolley at the gate
The San Diego RV Resort experience
A tidy, full-hookup Sunland RV resort in La Mesa with concrete sites, a heated pool and spa, a gym and a Green Line trolley stop outside the gate, about 15 minutes east of downtown San Diego. It takes nightly stays but leans toward monthly guests, and I-8 runs right alongside.
Full hookupsAll 172 sites; 30/50 amp and cable TV
Big-rig sitesSuper Platinum to 64 ft; two pull-thrus
Pool & spaHeated, enclosed, open year-round
Fitness centerOn site
ClubhouseBilliards and a wide-screen TV lounge
LaundryTwo card-operated laundries
Restrooms & showersPrivate ones in Elite Eastside
Free Wi-FiStandard speed; paid upgrade
BBQ areaWith fireplaces; no campfires
Dog parkFenced, plus walking areas and bags
Trolley at the gateGreen Line to downtown and Petco Park
Dump station$25, or $35 with a fresh-water fill
Propane deliveryBy a third-party company
RV storage$360 a month, rigs up to 42 ft
Seasonal activitiesKids’ activities and movie nights
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: RVers praise the very clean grounds and bathrooms, the friendly staff and the trolley, and mark it down for constant I-8 noise, small close sites and the price.
How RVers rate it
Category scores from Campendium reviewers, out of 5
Field notes from RVers
Longest rig RVers report30 ft Feb 2023
Cell signal reportedVerizon 4G/5GAT&T 4G/5G
Last reported nightly rate$74 Dec 2023
As reported by Campendium users. Confirm rates, site lengths and policies with the resort before you go.
La Mesa, off I-8
Getting there
The resort is at 7407 Alvarado Rd in La Mesa, on the south side of I-8 near the Fletcher Pkwy exit, with the 70th Street trolley station just to the west.
From downtown: I-8 east toward La Mesa; the resort is on Alvarado Rd on the south side of the freeway, near Exit 12 (Fletcher Pkwy)By trolley: the Green Line’s 70th Street station on Alvarado Rd is a short walk from the gate, with service to downtown and Petco Park
EXIT 12 · I-8
Set your GPS
7407 Alvarado Rd, La Mesa, CA 91942
To downtown San Diego*About 15 min
To Mission TrailsAbout 10 min
To the San Diego ZooAbout 15 min
To Old TownAbout 13 min
Expect freeway noise. I-8 runs alongside, and noise is Campendium’s lowest score (2.0 of 5); ask for a site away from the freeway.
Check your rig’s age. RVs must be 10 years old or newer (exceptions by manager approval), self-contained and pass an exterior inspection.
*Drive times are from Google Maps and OpenStreetMap routing and are approximate. Locator map is approximate, not for navigation.
Around La Mesa
Around La Mesa
SDSU and Mission Valley shopping are 2–5 miles away and Mission Trails Regional Park about 5; downtown and Petco Park are about 12 miles by car or trolley.
Photo thanks to Rickbramhall (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Mission Trails Regional Park
Hike or bike to Cowles Mountain, the Old Mission Dam and Lake Murray in one of the largest urban parks in the country.
Photo thanks to Beyond My Ken (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Old Town San Diego
Adobe buildings, museums and Mexican restaurants around the plaza in the state historic park where San Diego began.
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.
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 Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve
Santee Lakes
Lakeside full-hookup sites, pools and fishing in a gated water-district preserve in Santee.
Photo thanks to Sunland RV Resorts
Vacationer RV Resort
A gated Sunland resort in El Cajon with a pool and dog park, built mainly for monthly stays.
Photo thanks to San Diego Metro KOA Resort
San Diego Metro KOA
A busy family KOA in Chula Vista with long concrete pull-thrus, a pool and a café.
Before you book
Plan your stay
Everything that decides whether San Diego RV Resort fits your rig, your dates and your budget, in one place.
Our take: a spotless, well-equipped resort with big-rig sites, a year-round pool and spa and a trolley to downtown at the gate, about 15 minutes inland. I-8 noise is constant, standard sites are small and close, rates aren’t published and older rigs need approval, so get a quote and ask for a site away from the freeway.
Reported rates & feesNo published rates · checked Oct 8, 2026
Nightly site (Good Sam listing, 2026)From $76 /night
Last rate reported on Campendium (Dec 2023)$74 /night
Monthly siteCall for a quote
Monthly deposit$600 one-time
Monthly late fee$45 each
Dump / dump & water fill$25 / $35 each
RV storage (to 42 ft)$360 /month
Sunland shows daily rates only in its online booking engine (up to 30 nights) and quotes monthly rates by phone at (888) 787-8297. Stays of 14 nights or more pay metered electric, and the $600 monthly deposit goes toward your final electric bill. Monthly payments are by card only.
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) 365-5880.
Typical July afternoon
El Cajon86°
Phoenix107°
Warm, dry summers: 21° cooler than Phoenix in July, and warmer than the coast.
Is it right for you?
Who it suits, what to consider, and why the trolley matters.
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Site types
Sites from 32 ft to any size; rates by quote.
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Rates & policies
Fees, pets, check-in, rig age and stay rules.
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Before you book
Questions to ask before you reserve.
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San Diego RV Resort is a privately run Sunland RV Resorts park in La Mesa, not to be confused with Mission Bay RV Resort. It takes nightly stays booked online for up to 30 nights and monthly stays by phone, and markets heavily to traveling nurses and other long-term guests.
Best for
- Car-free sightseeing: the Green Line trolley outside the gate runs to downtown and Petco Park.
- Big rigs: Super Platinum sites take rigs up to 64 ft, and Elite Eastside Preferred sites any size.
- Clean-park fans: cleanliness (4.5) is Campendium’s top score, and reviewers praise the bathrooms.
- Long stays: monthly sites, a gym, a library and mailboxes suit traveling nurses and snowbirds.
Consider this
- Noise (2.0) is Campendium’s lowest score; I-8 traffic is constant.
- Standard and Premium sites are small (35 and 32 ft) and close together.
- RVs must be 10 years old or newer unless the manager approves.
- No campfires, pricey laundry and weak Wi-Fi; the creek on the east side can flood.
Summer in El Cajon
Typical July afternoon
86°
El Cajon
El Cajon
107°
Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbor
21 degrees cooler than Phoenix, with nights near 63°. Normal July highs, 1991–2020.
All 172 sites have full hookups with 30/50 amp, cable TV and trash, on concrete pads with patios. Sunland prices sites by type and date in its booking engine, so tiers below are by quote.
Super Platinum & Elite Eastside Preferred Call
The biggest sites: Super Platinum takes rigs up to 64 ft, and Elite Eastside Preferred any size.
Elite Eastside Call
A gated section on the east side with its own restrooms and laundry; ask for its length limit.
Luxury & Deluxe Call
Luxury sites take rigs up to 43 ft and Deluxe up to 40 ft (parallel), with Creekside versions of both.
Premium Preferred, Standard & Premium Call
Smaller sites for shorter rigs: Premium Preferred under 40 ft, Standard 35 ft and Premium 32 ft.
NightlyFrom $76Good Sam listing; book online up to 30 nights
MonthlyCallBy phone; $600 deposit
ElectricMeteredOn stays of 14 nights or more
Check-in1 p.m.Out by noon; small fee to arrive early or leave late
Pets2 per siteMonthly form allows 3; no aggressive breeds
GuestsUp to 6Per the monthly form
Rig rules10 years or newerExceptions by approval; inspection; no tarps
FiresNo campfiresPropane BBQs and controlled-flame pits OK
Dump station$25$35 with a fresh-water fill
Groups10+ sitesBook a Sunland sister resort
Checked against sunlandrvresorts.com on October 8, 2026. Rates are subject to change at any time; see the website or call (858) 365-5880 for the latest rates. The resort doesn’t publish a cancellation policy, so ask for it in writing when you book.
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? Rates aren’t published, so ask for the full price for your dates and site type, and whether electric is metered.
- Which site fits my rig? Lengths run from 32 ft (Premium) to 64 ft (Super Platinum); only sites 29 and 30 are named pull-throughs.
- Can I get a site away from I-8? Freeway noise is the top complaint, so ask before you book.
- How many pets? The FAQ says two per site, but the monthly form allows three; aggressive breeds aren’t allowed.
- What’s the cancellation policy? It isn’t published online, so get it in writing.
Know before you go
Frequently asked questions
A few details before you hit the road.
Season: Year-round
Ready to see San Diego by RV and trolley?
Park on a clean concrete site, soak in the heated spa and ride the trolley to downtown and the ballpark. Book direct with Sunland 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 Sunland RV Resorts, with our thanks; video: Sunland RV Resorts on YouTube. Area photos via Wikimedia Commons: Rickbramhall (Old Mission Dam; CC BY-SA 4.0), Beyond My Ken (Old Town; CC BY-SA 4.0), Christian David (Balboa Park; CC BY-SA 4.0) and Christian David (USS Midway; CC BY-SA 4.0); the images were resized. Other-park photos: Santee Lakes, Vacationer RV Resort and San Diego Metro KOA. Review-site logos are trademarks of their owners.
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