Photo thanks to Sunland RV Resorts
Vacationer RV Resort
A gated Sunland RV resort in El Cajon with full hookups, a heated pool, a clubhouse and a dog park, built mainly for monthly stays near I-8.
El Cajon, California · Gated resort off I-8
Season
Year-round
Mostly monthly; call for nightly space
Elevation
About 430 ft
Inland; July highs average about 86°
Hookups
Full hookups
All sites; 30/50 amp and cable TV
Big rigs
Up to 65 ft
Limited pull-thrus; RVs 10 years or newer
Updated October 8, 2026 · Details checked against the park’s website
A gated, monthly-friendly resort in El Cajon
The Vacationer experience
A gated, full-hookup RV resort on East Main Street in El Cajon, run by Sunland RV Resorts, with a heated pool and spa, a clubhouse and a dog park. It’s built mainly for monthly stays, so call to confirm nightly availability and price.
Full hookupsAll 146 sites, 30/50 amp
Pull-thru sitesSome fit rigs up to 65 ft
Heated pool & spa84° pool, 102° spa, 8 a.m.–9 p.m.
ClubhouseFull kitchen, library, billiards, big TV
Fitness centerIn the clubhouse
Dog parkPlus pet areas
Free Wi-Fi5 Mbps basic; upgrade available
Cable TVAt every site
Restrooms & showersFor guests
LaundryOn site
PropaneFill station and weekly delivery
BBQ areaNo campfires under city rules
RV storageOn site
Business centerPlus mailboxes and vending
Monthly staysMost guests stay a month or more
Shops nearbyGroceries and food within walking distance
Life at camp
What guests say
The resort report card
We don’t recycle other sites’ reviews, and there are few RVer reviews to go on here: Google, Yelp and Tripadvisor scores sit near 4, and the one detailed RVer review praises the clean grounds and friendly staff but calls the spaces small and mostly long-term.
El Cajon, off I-8 at E Main St
Getting there
Vacationer sits at 1581 E Main St in El Cajon, about a quarter mile from I-8 at Exit 20A (E Main St), roughly 19 miles east of downtown San Diego.
From San Diego: I-8 east to Exit 20A (E Main St); the resort is about a quarter mile from the exit at 1581 E Main StFrom the east: I-8 west to the E Main St exit in El Cajon, then follow E Main St to the gate
EXIT 20A · I-8
Set your GPS
1581 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92021
To Mission Trails*About 17 min
To Old TownAbout 25 min
To the San Diego ZooAbout 25 min
To SeaWorldAbout 30 min
Your RV must be 10 years old or newer. Rigs must also be fully self-contained and pass an exterior inspection; ask the manager about exceptions before you book.
About 430 ft, inland. El Cajon is hotter than the coast: July highs average about 86°, so the heated pool doubles as a cool-off.
*Drive times are from Google Maps and OpenStreetMap routing and are approximate. Locator map is approximate, not for navigation.
Around El Cajon
Around El Cajon
Mission Trails Regional Park is about 8 miles away; Old Town, the Zoo, Balboa Park and SeaWorld are 15–19 miles west by I-8.
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 Rickbramhall (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Lake Jennings
A quiet hilltop campground above a fishing lake in Lakeside, run by Helix Water District.
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.
Photo thanks to Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve
Santee Lakes
Lakeside full-hookup sites, pools and fishing in a gated water-district preserve in Santee.
Before you book
Plan your stay
Everything that decides whether Vacationer fits your rig, your dates and your budget, in one place.
Our take: a tidy, gated, full-hookup resort with a good pool, clubhouse and dog park, close to I-8, shops and the trolley in El Cajon. It’s set up mainly for monthly guests, rates aren’t published and sites are on the small side, so call for a quote and check your rig’s age and length first.
Reported rates & feesNo published rates · checked Oct 8, 2026
Nightly or monthly siteCall for a quote
Last rate reported on Campendium$37 /night (undated)
Monthly deposit$600 one-time
Extra occupant$75 /month
Pet fee$50 /month
Early check-in or late check-out$20 each
Dump / dump & water fill$25 / $35 each
Sunland doesn’t publish site rates; use the Get Rates form or call (888) 787-8297 for a quote. Stays of 14 nights or more pay metered electric, and the $600 monthly deposit goes toward your last electric bill. Monthly billing runs from your arrival date, cards 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 (619) 768-1130.
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 who mostly stays here.
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Site types
No published rates; call for a 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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Vacationer RV Resort, once called Vacationer RV Park, is a private, gated resort in El Cajon run by Sunland RV Resorts. It’s marketed mainly to extended and monthly guests such as military families, traveling nurses and linemen, but it also takes nightly stays when sites are free.
Best for
- Monthly stays: billing runs from your arrival date, with mailboxes, a business center and propane delivery.
- Working travelers: groceries and restaurants are within walking distance, and the trolley is nearby.
- Pool fans: the heated pool and hot tub are open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. year-round.
- Dog owners: up to three pets per site, with a dog park on site.
Consider this
- No published rates, cancellation policy or quiet hours; get them in writing before you book.
- RVs must be 10 years old or newer, self-contained and pass an inspection.
- Mostly long-term guests, and the one detailed RVer review calls the spaces small.
- You can’t pick a site in advance; sites are assigned on arrival day.
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.
Every site has full hookups, 30/50 amp and cable TV. Sunland groups sites by size; it doesn’t publish prices, so each tier below is quoted by phone or through the Get Rates form.
Platinum Pull-Through & Pull-Through Call
The biggest sites, with limited pull-thrus that fit rigs up to 65 ft.
Luxury Call
Back-in sites for rigs up to 40 ft with one or two slides.
Deluxe & Premium Call
Mid-size sites: Deluxe for rigs up to 36 ft, and Premium for up to 30 ft with one slide.
Standard Call
Compact sites for rigs up to 24 ft with one slide.
RatesCall for a quoteGet Rates form or (888) 787-8297
Monthly billingFrom arrival dateCards only; no cash or checks
Deposit$600Monthly stays; goes to last electric bill
ElectricMetered at 14+ nightsBilled on top of the site rate
Check-in1 p.m.Out by noon; $20 early or late (to 4 p.m.)
Late fee$45After a 5-day grace period
Pets$50 a monthUp to three per site; dog park on site
Guests6 per siteExtra occupants $75 a month
Rig rules10 years or newerSelf-contained; inspected; no tents
FiresNo campfiresCity rule; BBQs are fine
Checked against sunlandrvresorts.com on October 8, 2026. Rates are subject to change at any time; see the website or call (619) 768-1130 for the latest rates. The resort doesn’t publish rates or a cancellation policy, 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? Ask for the nightly or monthly rate plus tax, metered electric and pet or occupant fees.
- Do you have nightly space? Most sites go to monthly guests, so confirm your dates by phone.
- Which site fits my rig? Sites range from 24 ft Standard to pull-thrus for rigs up to 65 ft.
- Is my RV new enough? Rigs must be 10 years old or newer; ask the manager about exceptions.
- What’s the cancellation policy? It isn’t published, so get it in writing.
Know before you go
Frequently asked questions
A few details before you hit the road.
Season: Year-round
Need a monthly base in East County?
Settle into a gated, full-hookup site with a heated pool, a clubhouse and shops a short walk away. Contact Vacationer for a quote and current 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: Lake Jennings, San Diego RV Resort and Santee Lakes. Review-site logos are trademarks of their owners.
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