Photo thanks to Santa Fe Park RV Resort
Santa Fe Park RV Resort
A monthly-led, full-hookup RV park in Rose Canyon near Mission Bay with a heated pool and clubhouse, but train and I-5 noise and weak reviews.
San Diego, California · Rose Canyon, off I-5
Season
Year-round
Mostly weekly and monthly; call for nightly
Elevation
About 80 ft
In Rose Canyon, a few miles from the coast
Hookups
Full hookups
20/30 amp; 50 amp at select sites
Big rigs
About 35 ft
No max published; RVers report up to 35 ft
Updated October 8, 2026 · Details checked against the park’s website
Long-stay RV park near Mission Bay
The Santa Fe Park experience
A full-hookup RV park in Rose Canyon, a couple of miles from Mission Bay, with a heated pool and spa, a fitness center and a big clubhouse. It’s set up mainly for weekly and monthly guests, sits between I-5 and a busy rail line, and its reviews are weak.
Full hookupsConcrete pads; 20/30 amp, 50 at select sites
Pull-thru upgradesWhen available; ask when you book
Pool & spaHeated, open year-round
Fitness centerIn the clubhouse
Rec room & mini theaterBig-screen TV lounge, billiards, ping pong, darts
Community kitchenFully equipped
Restrooms & showersWith private dressing rooms
LaundryOn site
Free Wi-FiPer the park; reviews are mixed
Satellite/cable TVIncluded, per the park
BBQ & picnic tableAt select sites
Pet walking areasWaste bags provided; pets by approval
Rose Canyon trailsOpen space next to the park
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 like the central location and the clean pool, laundry and clubhouse, and mark it down hard for train and freeway noise, tight worn sites and uneven management.
How RVers rate it
Category scores from Campendium reviewers, out of 5
Field notes from RVers
Longest rig RVers report35 ft May 2021
Cell signal reportedVerizon 4GAT&T 4GT-Mobile 4G
Last reported nightly rate$75 Apr 2026
As reported by Campendium and RV LIFE users. Confirm rates, site lengths and policies with the resort before you go.
Rose Canyon, off I-5
Getting there
The park is on Santa Fe St in Rose Canyon, beside I-5 and the railroad, reached from the Balboa Ave/Garnet Ave and Grand Ave/Garnet Ave exits by way of Damon St.
From the south: I-5 north to Exit 23A (Grand Ave/Garnet Ave), Mission Bay Dr past four signals, right on Damon St, then left on Santa Fe StFrom the north: I-5 south to Exit 23 (Balboa Ave/Garnet Ave), left on Damon St at the second light, then left on Santa Fe St; the entrance is about 1.7 miles on
EXIT 23 · I-5
Set your GPS
5707 Santa Fe St, San Diego, CA 92109
To SeaWorld*About 15 min
To Old TownAbout 11 min
To the San Diego ZooAbout 18 min
From Los AngelesAbout 2 hr
Expect train and freeway noise. The Amtrak and Coaster line runs about 100 yards away around the clock, with I-5 alongside; it’s reviewers’ top complaint.
Arrive during office hours. The office is open Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and closed Sunday; one reviewer found the gate locked after 5 with no code.
*Drive times are from Google Maps and OpenStreetMap routing and are approximate. Locator map is approximate, not for navigation.
Around Mission Bay
Around Mission Bay
Mission Bay and Fiesta Island are 2–3 miles away, Pacific Beach about 3, and SeaWorld and Old Town about 4; Rose Canyon’s trails start next door.
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 Campland on the Bay
Campland on the Bay
A big, lively waterfront resort on Mission Bay with its own beach, a marina, pools and family activities.
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 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
What we could confirm about rates, sites and rules, and what you’ll need to ask the office.
Our take: a central, full-hookup base for Mission Bay and the beaches with a decent pool, spa and clubhouse, but not a quiet or polished one. Trains and I-5 run alongside, sites are tight and worn, many guests are long-term, and reviews of management are mixed, so read recent reviews and get your rate and terms in writing.
Reported rates & feesNo published rates · checked Oct 8, 2026
Nightly RV siteCall for a quote
Last rate reported on Campendium (Apr 2026)$75 /night
Weekly or monthlyCall for a quote
Pet fee$5 /pet/day
Pet fee, monthly$45 /pet/month
The park’s rates page wouldn’t load when we checked, so call (858) 272-4051 or use the online booking page for a price. Reviewers say the park is now priced for monthly guests, mention extra charges for electricity, and say Passport America isn’t honored.
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) 272-4051.
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 the reviews are low.
Open
Site types
No published rates; about $75 a night was last reported.
Open
Rates & policies
Fees, pets, office hours and site rules.
Open
Before you book
Questions to ask before you reserve.
Open
Santa Fe Park RV Resort is a private RV park owned by American Assets Trust, a San Diego real estate company. It markets stays of a week, a month or longer, and reviewers describe many long-term residents, so treat it as a monthly-led park and confirm nightly stays by phone.
Best for
- Location: Mission Bay, Pacific Beach, SeaWorld and Old Town are all within about 4 miles.
- Longer stays: the park markets weekly and monthly stays and has a community kitchen and fitness center.
- Pool fans: the heated pool and spa are open year-round, and reviewers call them clean.
- Hikers: the Rose Canyon open space trails start next door.
Consider this
- Noise (2.5) and site quality (2.4) are Campendium’s lowest scores; trains pass day and night.
- Sites are tight and worn; slides and awnings may not fully extend, and trees can block satellite.
- Many long-term residents, and reviewers report transient pet sites placed at the back near them.
- Mixed reports on management: no refunds for early departure, thefts and slow follow-up.
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.
Every site has full hookups on a concrete pad with 20/30 amp; 50 amp is at select sites, and pull-thrus are an upgrade when available. The park doesn’t publish a rate card online, so prices below are by quote.
Nightly RV site Call
About $75 a night was last reported on Campendium in April 2026; call to confirm nightly space and price.
Pull-thru upgrade Call
The park offers pull-through upgrades when available; the entrance road is dippy, so ask if you tow.
50-amp site Call
Only select sites have 50-amp service, and RVers report rigs up to 35 ft, so give your length and amps.
Weekly & monthly Call
The park markets stays of a week, a month or longer; reviewers say monthly works out cheaper per night.
NightlyAbout $75Last reported on Campendium, Apr 2026
MonthlyCallThe park markets weekly and monthly stays
CancellationNot publishedReviewers report no refunds for early departure
OfficeMon–Sat 9–5Closed Sunday; plan your arrival
Pets$5 a pet a day$45 a month; by approval; breed limits
Hookups20/30 amp50 amp at select sites; concrete pads
Rig lengthNot publishedRVers report up to 35 ft
Pool & spaYear-roundHeated
Wi-FiFreePer the park; some reviewers say it’s weak
DiscountsNo Passport AmericaPer a 2020 review; ask about specials
Checked against santafepark.com on October 8, 2026. Rates are subject to change at any time; see the website or call (858) 272-4051 for the latest rates. The park’s rates page wouldn’t load and no cancellation policy is published, so ask for both 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 online, so ask for the full price for your dates, including electricity.
- Do you take nightly stays? The park markets weekly and monthly stays; confirm a nightly site before you plan around it.
- Which site fits my rig? No maximum length is published, and RVers report up to 35 ft; ask for a pull-thru or 50-amp site if you need one.
- Is my dog allowed? Pets are allowed by approval with breed limits; call for details.
- What’s the cancellation policy? It isn’t published, and reviewers report no refunds for leaving early, so get it in writing.
Know before you go
Frequently asked questions
A few details before you hit the road.
Season: Year-round
Planning a longer stay near Mission Bay?
If location matters more than quiet, Santa Fe Park puts you minutes from the bay and the beaches. Call the office 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 Santa Fe Park RV Resort, with one video still and the video by American Woman RV on YouTube, with our thanks. 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: Campland on the Bay, Mission Bay RV Resort and San Diego RV Resort. Review-site logos are trademarks of their owners.
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