Golf, a dog park, sports fields, and a pool with a two-story slide give Admiral Baker RV Park a recreational footprint that goes well beyond a standard overnight stop. The park sits in La Mesa, within easy reach of San Diego's freeways and major attractions, making it a practical base for RV travelers covering the region. Campers exploring places to camp near La Mesa will find this one stands out for the range of on-site activities available without leaving the property.
Sites are arranged in a horseshoe around a central grassy area with a playground, and the layout means campers on the outer ring need to walk through interior sites to reach the bathrooms and laundry. Crowding is a known factor. A notable share of guests are long-term residents, which can limit availability for short-stay visitors. The coded-entry bathhouse keeps facilities restricted to registered guests, and reviewers consistently note the grounds are kept clean. WiFi holds up well enough for remote work, though streaming has not been confirmed by reviewers.
Access is drive-in with full hookups available for RVs up to 40 feet, including water and sewer connections. The dog park is reserved for RV park guests. As one reviewer put it, "the road is crumbling and there have been several major water main leaks in 2024." Infrastructure issues are worth factoring into expectations. The park is open to civilians, though military and retired military members have priority booking. Reserve well in advance, especially for summer stays when the pool is typically open from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Description
Nestled in the middle of the Admiral Baker Golf Course in Mission Valley, this picnic area and RV Park are surrounded by green grass and tree-lined roads. The grounds are centrally located just a few miles away from the major San Diego freeways, Interstate 8 and Interstate 15, and only ten minutes away from the city's Snapdragon Stadium.
The grounds are well suited for adults and children as they feature extensive playground equipment, picnic areas, volleyball courts, basketball courts, ball fields and horseshoe pits. The RV Park offers RV sites with water, electric and sewage hook-ups.
Laundry and showers are also available. Reservations may be made a year in advance by active duty military members, and six months in advance for all other eligible former military patrons. Maximum stay at the park is 30 days. RV sites are different lengths; we appreciate your flexibility to ensure we can accommodate as many cutsomers as possible.
Reservation Info
Active Duty, Reservists, Retirees & DoD Civilians Maximum stay is 30 days with a check-out of at least 14 days and a 180 day maximum stay in any calendar year.
- Civilians (not DoD Civilians) Maximum stay is 14 days with no extensions beyond the 14 days. After a check out period of 30 days, Civilians may re-book if availability. Civilians must call the park office directly to book reservations.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsAdmiral Baker RV Park is located in California near La Mesa
RV ParkCoordinates
32.792823016918916 N
117.10217992449185 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 13 usersLast on 9/4/26- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 25 usersLast on 9/4/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 9/4/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 13 usersLast on 9/4/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 25 usersLast on 9/4/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 9/4/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 12 min from San Diego, CA
- 1 hr 30 min from El Centro, CA
- 1 hr 46 min from Los Angeles, CA
- 2 hrs 31 min from Yuma, AZ
