Your ultimate resource for finding the perfect RV campground in Southern California. From coastal beaches to desert oases and mountain retreats — we've got you covered.
Southern California offers some of the most diverse RV camping in the world. Whether you're seeking oceanfront sites, desert stargazing, or mountain pine forests, this guide covers the top 20 RV campgrounds organized by region.
Campland on the Bay
📍 2211 Pacific Beach Dr, San Diego, CA 92109
💰 From $80/night
🚗 Sites: 579 (411 full hookup)
Premium beachfront camping with full amenities. Massive waterfront resort on Mission Bay with marina, boat launch, water sports rentals, cantina/bar, and skate park. Perfect for families with pools, dog park, and beach access.
⚡ Hookups: Full hookups (30/50 amp, water, sewer) | 📶 WiFi: Yes | 🚿 Showers: Yes | 👕 Laundry: Yes
🏊 Pool: Yes | 🐕 Pets: Yes (dog park!) | 🪵 Firewood: Yes | ⛽ Propane: Available | 🚰 Dump Station: Yes
⭐ Rating: 4.3/5 — Source: The Dyrt | Reservations: Book 90 days ahead
Dockweiler Beach RV Park
📍 12001 Vista Del Mar, Playa Del Rey, CA 90293
💰 $65-75/night (back row $65, middle $70, front $75)
🚗 Max RV: 40 ft
Beach camping near LAX with ocean views to Catalina. Direct beach access with fire rings nearby, bike path, and surfing. Note: Cashless facility, 2-night minimum in summer, no walk-ins.
⚡ Hookups: Full hookups (50 amp, water, sewer) | 📶 WiFi: Limited | 🚿 Showers: Hot showers | 👕 Laundry: Yes
🐕 Pets: Yes ($3/day, max 2) | 🔥 Beach fire rings nearby
Reservations: 90 days ahead, no walk-ins, 2-night min summer
Crystal Cove State Park (Moro Campground)
📍 8471 N Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
💰 $50-75/night
🚗 Sites: 58 (28 with water/electric hookups) | Max RV: 35 ft
Pristine bluff-top ocean views in scenic coastal canyon. Access to 3+ miles of beaches and 18 miles of hiking trails. Quiet hours 10pm-6am, no wood fires (propane only).
⚡ Hookups: Partial hookups (water + electric on 28 sites) | 📶 WiFi: No | 🚿 Showers: Yes (pay)
🐕 Pets: Yes (leashed) | 🚰 Dump Station: Yes
⭐ Rating: 4.1/5 — Source: The Dyrt | Reservations: Up to 7 months ahead on ReserveCalifornia
Leo Carrillo State Park
📍 35000 W Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265
💰 $45-65/night
🚗 Sites: 127 (some with hookups)
Malibu beach camping with tide pools and sea caves. Natural beach setting on Pacific Coast Highway with coastal hiking trails. More pristine than urban beach parks.
📶 WiFi: No | 🚿 Showers: Yes | 🐕 Pets: Yes (leashed)
Bonus: Tide pools, sea caves, coastal hiking, PCH location
San Clemente State Beach
📍 225 Avenida Califia, San Clemente, CA 92672
💰 $50-75/night
🚗 Sites: 160 (some with hookups)
Classic SoCal bluff-top beach camping. Overlooking the Pacific with great surfing, close to San Clemente Pier and restaurants. Walking distance to Amtrak station.
⚡ Some hookups: (water + electric) | 🚿 Showers: Yes | 🐕 Pets: Yes | 🚰 Dump Station: Yes
Bonus: Bluff-top, surfing, Amtrak nearby, walking to restaurants
Jalama Beach County Park
📍 Lompoc
💰 $45-65/night
🚗 35ft max
🔌 Partial hookups
🎣 Fishing/surfing
Remote beach paradise. 28 RV sites on spectacular isolated beach. Famous for Jalama burgers at on-site grill. Incredible sunsets, but very windy. Book 5+ months ahead.
Joshua Tree NP — Jumbo Rocks
📍 Joshua Tree National Park, CA
💰 $20/night
🚗 Sites: 124 | Max: 36 ft
World-class stargazing and iconic rock formations. Best campground in Joshua Tree for RVs, with famous boulder formations and desert landscapes. Dry camping in pristine wilderness.
⚡ No hookups | 🚿 No showers | 📶 No WiFi | No cell service
🐕 Pets: No (NPS trails) | 🪵 Firewood: At visitor center
Source: NPS.gov, recreation.gov
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
📍 200 Palm Canyon Dr, Borrego Springs, CA 92004
💰 $25-35/night (campground) | FREE dispersed camping!
🚗 Sites: 51 at Borrego Palm Canyon + unlimited dispersed
California's largest state park with FREE boondocking! One of the few CA state parks allowing free dispersed camping anywhere in the park. Prime for wildflower season (Feb-Apr) with hiking, slot canyons, and desert wildlife.
⚡ No hookups at state sites | 🚿 Showers: Yes (campground) | 🐕 Pets: Yes (campground only) | 🚰 Dump: Yes
Death Valley National Park
📍 Death Valley
💰 $18-22/night
🚗 30ft max
🌵 Limited hookups
🌡️ Winter only
America's hottest, driest park. Furnace Creek has hookups, Sunset is tent-only. Visit Oct-Apr only due to extreme heat. Incredible geology and dark skies.
Indian Wells RV Resort
📍 Indio
💰 $85-120/night
🚗 45ft max
⚡ Full hookups
🏌️ Golf resort
Luxury desert RV resort. 381 sites with pools, spas, golf course, and upscale amenities. Popular with snowbirds. Near Coachella and Stagecoach festival venues.
Idyllwild Park (County)
📍 54000 Riverside County Playground Rd, Idyllwild, CA 92549
💰 $28-38/night
🚗 Sites: 88
Charming mountain town escape from summer heat. 88 sites among towering pine forests with access to hiking trails, rock climbing, and artsy Idyllwild town. Perfect summer retreat from desert heat.
⚡ Some hookups | 🚿 Showers: Yes | 🐕 Pets: Yes
Bonus: Pine forests, hiking, cute mountain town, escape summer heat
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
📍 Three Rivers
💰 $35/night
🚗 40ft max
🌲 No hookups
🐻 Bear country
Giant sequoias and Sierra Nevada peaks. Multiple campgrounds including Lodgepole, Grant Grove, and Dorst Creek. RV length restrictions vary. Amazing hiking and giant trees.
Big Bear Lake KOA
📍 Big Bear Lake
💰 $75-95/night
🚗 45ft max
⚡ Full hookups
🎿 Year-round
Mountain lake camping year-round. 50 sites with lake access, fishing, hiking. Popular for skiing in winter, lake activities in summer. Elevation 6,800 feet.
Lake Arrowhead Area Campgrounds
📍 Lake Arrowhead
💰 $45-65/night
🚗 32ft max
🔌 Partial hookups
🎣 Fishing
Mountain escape close to LA. Several campgrounds around the lake including North Shore and Dogwood. Cooler temps, hiking trails, and lake activities.
Anaheim RV Park (near Disneyland)
📍 200 W Midway Dr, Anaheim, CA 92805
💰 From $75/night
⚡ Full hookups (30/50 amp)
Just 2 miles from Disneyland with shuttle service! Premium location for Disney trips with pool and full amenities. Limited sites, book very early. Expensive but unbeatable location for Disney magic.
📶 WiFi: Yes | 🚿 Showers: Yes | 👕 Laundry: Yes | 🐕 Pets: Yes | 🏊 Pool: Yes
Bonus: 2 miles from Disneyland, shuttle available!
Pala Casino RV Resort
📍 11154 Hwy 76, Pala, CA 92059
💰 From $55/night
🚗 Sites: 100+ full hookup
Casino resort with luxury RV accommodations. Full-service resort with pools, spa, restaurants, and free shuttle to casino floor. Perfect stopping point between LA and San Diego.
⚡ Full hookups (30/50 amp) | 📶 WiFi: Yes | 🚿 Showers: Yes | 👕 Laundry: Yes
🏊 Pool: Yes | 🐕 Pets: Yes
Bonus: Casino, restaurants, spa, free shuttle to casino floor
Fairplex RV Park
📍 Pomona
💰 $45-65/night
🚗 45ft max
⚡ Full hookups
🎪 Fairgrounds
LA County fairgrounds RV park. 185 sites year-round. Good base for LA area exploration. Can be noisy during events but affordable and well-located.
🚚 Our RV Delivery Area
We deliver within 120 miles of LAX Airport — covering all the campgrounds listed above! No need to tow or drive a big rig. We'll deliver your fully-equipped RV right to your campsite and pick it up when you're done.
Delivery areas include: Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino, Ventura, and Santa Barbara counties. Joshua Tree, Big Bear, Palm Springs, and all coastal areas covered.
Delivery fee: $1.50 per mile from Irvine. Most campgrounds $50-180 delivery fee.