Best RV Parks & Resorts near Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA

Several RV resorts near Cardiff-by-the-Sea provide full hookup services with varying amenities. Paradise By The Sea RV Resort in Oceanside offers concrete pads with 50-amp electrical service, while Mission Bay RV Resort features 260 sites with both 30-amp and 50-amp options. Oceanside RV Resort accommodates big rigs with pull-through sites and includes laundry facilities. Sun Outdoors San Diego Bay maintains 197 sites with full hookups including water, sewer, and electrical connections. Most parks have paved sites with limited spacing between neighbors. "The sites are close together so don't plan on enjoying a quiet meal outside. Truly for the pull-throughs, they are meant to just park an RV, the back ends in the corners look like they have more room."

Advance reservations are essential, particularly during summer months when oceanfront RV parks fill quickly. Most resorts maintain year-round operations with prices ranging from $55-90 per night depending on location and amenities. Cell service and WiFi quality varies significantly between parks, with Sun Outdoors San Diego Bay and Paradise By The Sea offering reliable connections suitable for remote work. Dump stations are available at most parks, though some like Olive Avenue RV Resort have noticeably sloped pads requiring significant leveling. Dog-friendly policies exist throughout the area, though designated pet areas vary in quality and maintenance. Many parks provide shuttle service to nearby attractions, though some have suspended this service periodically.

Best RV Sites Near Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California (137)

    1. Escondido RV Resort

    12 Reviews
    Escondido, CA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 239-5273

    "People are complaining about freeway noise, we stayed in site 3 (the closest site to the freeway) and it was quiet as a mouse from inside our (insulated) RV. Amazing amenities."

    "Beautiful RV resort with short drives to the beach, San Diego, and casinos. Full hook ups, pool, dog walk."

    2. Sun Outdoors San Diego Bay

    12 Reviews
    Coronado, CA
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (619) 489-3950

    $150 - $280 / night

    "Check-in: 2PM for RV 3PM for lodging

    Elite Full Hookup RV Site includes your very own gas fire BBQ grill, gas camp fire, 4 Adirondack chairs, dinner table with 6 chairs, full hookups including cable tv"

    "The bay and the marina are within walking distance and there is a restaurant at the marina. There is water electric sewer and cable at each site."

    3. Olive Avenue RV Resort

    4 Reviews
    Vista, CA
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 295-9243

    "This place is nice, clean and quiet with newer RVs. It’s only a few miles off 78, about 10-15 miles from Carlsbad beach and the same distance to Escondido."

    4. Circle RV Resort

    9 Reviews
    San Diego, CA
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (619) 648-1966

    "Cell service was good (Consumer Cellular). The internet sucked because you could get it free for 5 days, but then had to spend if you’re there longer, and the speed was terrible."

    5. Mission Bay RV Resort

    12 Reviews
    Coronado, CA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (858) 270-4300

    $87 - $245 / night

    "It’s a nice Rv resort. Big rig friendly pull through sites. Went Veterans Day weekend 2021 and the weather was perfect. Short walk to the water, De Anza Cove."

    "Area may be undergoing big changes so we are taking advantage of one of the last long term stay parks in San Diego. Walking, biking, paddle boarding, boating, fishing all within the bay."

    6. Oceanside RV Resort

    15 Reviews
    Oceanside, CA
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (877) 864-2728

    "There are 5 spots where you can walk your stuff and camp right on the beach. Each spot was secluded and had a picnic table and a good size area for your tent."

    "Overall liked this rv park, close to town for us to explore all the restaurants close by. Beach is a 5-10 minute walk. Staff was friendly ask for Diana sweetheart."

    7. San Diego RV Resort

    3 Reviews
    La Mesa, CA
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (619) 439-0260

    "This RV resort is situated between free ways. Road noise is the main issue. Otherwise it’s a very nice and well maintained RV resort."

    "Great, affordable location. Fun!"

    8. Fiddlers Cove RV Park

    18 Reviews
    Coronado, CA
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (619) 522-8680

    "Very clean and well maintained but rather small RV park collocated with a nice marina. This is a military installation so it’s not open to the public."

    "Water front back in sites, pull through sites, other back in sites not waterfront and two tent sites. Don’t book with the concierge service. Easier to call the campground itself."

    9. Paradise By The Sea RV Resort

    11 Reviews
    Oceanside, CA
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 439-1376

    "A nicely appointed RV resort in downtown Oceanside with an awesome staff. Pull-through and back-in, full hookup spots available."

    "We stayed a little longer than a month and enjoyed how accessible everything was from this location."

    10. Vacationer RV Park

    3 Reviews
    San Diego, CA
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (619) 439-0223

    "We‘ve had a really great stay at the Vacationer RV resort in San Diego."

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RV Park Reviews near Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA

1270 Reviews of 137 Cardiff-by-the-Sea Campgrounds


  • Mike R.
    May. 24, 2019

    Fiddlers Cove RV Park

    Great RV Park - We love it!

    Very clean and well maintained but rather small RV park collocated with a nice marina. This is a military installation so it’s not open to the public. This is our go to staycation place on San Diego bay. Close enough to Coronado but far enough to be secluded. 20/30/50 amp power, water, and cable TV connections on the pedestals. Most spaces are back-in, but some are pull-through. Pet friendly with disposal stations, and the park has a nice mini-mart.

  • Jose J.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 16, 2022

    Mission Bay RV Resort

    Short and to the point

    It’s a nice Rv resort. Big rig friendly pull through sites. Went Veterans Day weekend 2021 and the weather was perfect. Short walk to the water, De Anza Cove. The beach is a dog friendly after 4 p.m.

  • Sara H.
    Mar. 31, 2023

    Crane Lakeside Mobile Home Park & RV Resort

    Hope to stay

    Our RV sites are available for either short-term or long-term stays. Each site include a patio, privacy fence, full utility hookups, a 6’x8’ storage shed, a 2 vehicle driveway, and an individual mailbox.

    Our Lakefront RV Sites are also available for long-term or short-term stays. They are fully concreted, easily accessible and have full utility hookups – including cable TV and free Wi-Fi, storage sheds, and deck boxes are available for your convenience.

    Each site also has parking for your watercraft and provides a nice patio table and an unobstructed view of beautiful Lake Elsinore and the San Gorgonio Mountains.

  • SmallRVLifestyle V.
    Apr. 25, 2020

    Pechanga RV Resort

    This Is A Resort With All Amenities

    I spent a few nights using my Passport America discount at Pechanga RV Resort. I really liked it there. This is now one of my favorite RV resorts in California except for the showers. It is clean, well-maintained, concrete, level pads, full hookups, 168 site spaces, 20-30-50 amp power, 5 luxury spaces that The park itself is clean, well-maintained, concrete, level pads, full hookups, 168 site spaces, 20-30-50 amp power, 5 luxury spaces that is fenced in with gazebo, and picnic tables. First of all, it is part of the Casino with entertainment and restaurants. This casino reminds me of the Vegas casinos and now is under construction to make it a real Vegas Style Resort. It’s going to be finished sometimes in 2017. 

    The RV resort itself has a nice heated pool, Jacuzzi, ping pong table. They also have a golf club which could be important for some. One thing I hated is the showers. The RV resort shower has a timer set to 25 seconds and the showerhead is not able to stand upright. So you basically have to hold the shower in one hand and keep pressing the timer every 25 seconds. It’s December, it’s cold in the shower, especially because the water keeps shutting off. You end up standing soaking wet putting soap on yourself in the cold. 

    I wonder if the hotel rooms have timer on the showers as well. The person who came up with this idea should take showers in there each night. It pet-friendly resort, they also have an area for dogs. If you heading to the casino, they have a shuttle service 24/7 which picks ups from and drop-offs to and from your space. You have to call a number and they are there to pick you up in minutes. 

    About the WiFi! It’s the best WiFi ever in any parks I’ve so far visited! I wasn’t even close to the main building and had a great reception. I am able to use my Roku to watch Netflix and can use my laptop as well for work. I didn’t even need my Sprint or Verizon, but both work fine. Across the street, there is a 2-mile bike/walk trail. Using this and riding around the nice neighborhoods it was a fun way to get some exercise.

  • Ryan G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 28, 2025

    Fiddlers Cove RV Park

    Military RV park

    Water front back in sites, pull through sites, other back in sites not waterfront and two tent sites. Don’t book with the concierge service. Easier to call the campground itself. Cell service is great and they have WiFi. Clean restrooms with shower. Water, sewage and power hook ups (30&50 amp). Small store and a boat house you can rent stuff like kayaks and paddle boards from. Great hidden gem.

  • Denise G.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 24, 2022

    Lake Jennings

    Hidden Gem

    This place is truly a hidden gem. Just 30 minutes from San Diego, with friendly staff and partial or full hookups. We were in a preferred lake view site#96 which had water and electric hookups. There was a play area that had ladder golf, tetherball, and ping pong. Have extra guess? Have them reserve a Tipi that has a max of 6 people. We had thee bars on our Version service and the campground WIFI is one of the best I have seen camping. Lake Jennings has some supplies available as well such as ice, propane, firewood, etc. at reasonable prices. Bathrooms and showers are clean. There is a dump station in the campground, and I suggest checking out the best way to get into the dump station before taking your rig. there are several roads around the dump station but only one that takes you in straight without having to make a sharp turn and possibly having to back up. The lake is drinking water for the local town and therefore no swimming allowed but they do stock the lake with fish. Just a long walk or short drive to the other side of the Lake and you can go fishing or boating. I would not suggest checking in early. The road in is very narrow and if you arrive before the noon checkout time you may find yourself falling into the lake while trying to squeeze by another on coming RV or trailer.

  • Brian C.
    Aug. 31, 2018

    Paradise By The Sea RV Resort

    Amazing RV Resort Near Beach

    A nicely appointed RV resort in downtown Oceanside with an awesome staff. Pull-through and back-in, full hookup spots available. Cable, wi-fi, a clubhouse with TV and PlayStation for the kids, pool table, games to check out, and a small swimming pool and hot tub. There are also outdoor community areas with ping-pong, bean-bag toss, grills, and other activities.

    The resort is only a 5- minute walk to the beach and not far from Oceanside restaurants and shops. While it’s a tad spendy, you really do get a lot for your money with a great near beach location.

  • Tom W.
    Jun. 11, 2020

    Thousand Trails Pio Pico

    Be Truthful

    I’m new to RV’s, and the lifestyle. I’ve been planning on full time RV living for the last 10 months. Pio Pico is the 1st RV park I’ve stayed at. I was enjoying my quite solitude, when my closest neighbor told me, one of the workers has tested positive for Covid-19, so I hauled ass out of there. Luckily, I didn’t have any human contact whatsoever with anyone there during my stay. I have bronchial asthma, so I wasn’t taking any chances.
    Too bad, because it felt remote, quiet, and was only a nice 7 mile drive from grocery stores, retail stores, food, gas, etc., if you needed anything. 30 amp, and water at site. Dumping area with two stations. Nice paths to hike, or walk your dog. Laundry was open, but only facility I used was the dump station. I didn’t get any TV reception, but others did. I didn’t have a powered antenna, but I do now. The internet was slow and iffy. They said they were working on it. I got to see a few shows on Netflix, Hulu, YouTube... No cell service at all, but I did get a little with my WeBoost. I wasn’t expecting much with mountains all around. I would have given another star, but keeping something like a worker testing positive for covid-19 from customers is not a good business idea. I’d probably give them another try though, since it had the seclusion I was looking for.

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 8, 2022

    Ronald W. Caspers Wilderness Park

    One of the Best County Parks you will find

    This is a great park in Southern Orange County. I have tent camped here for years with my kids in the Live Oak campground and never had a bad experience. There are hiking trails everywhere with lots of wildlife to watch. I switched to a travel trailer several years ago and now use Ortega Flats campground. The sites are big and well spaced, with 30 amp electric. The water is off for the time being. The dump station is very close by and easy to access.


Guide to Cardiff-by-the-Sea

Discover the charm of RV camping near Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California, where beautiful coastal views and a variety of amenities await outdoor enthusiasts.

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Most parks have electrical/sewer hookups

  • Escondido RV Resort offers reliable electric hookups and clean facilities, making it a convenient choice for RV travelers.
  • At Woods Valley Kampground, you'll find full hookups and a peaceful setting surrounded by nature.
  • Santa Fe Park RV Resort provides essential amenities, including sewer hookups, ensuring a comfortable stay.

Enjoy amenities that enhance your stay

  • Champagne Lakes RV Resort features a catch-and-release fishing lake, perfect for a relaxing day outdoors.
  • Families will appreciate the playground and swimming pools at Admiral Baker RV Park, making it a great spot for kids to play.
  • Experience the well-maintained facilities at San Diego RV Resort, which include clean showers and a welcoming atmosphere.

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