Best RV Parks & Resorts near Carlsbad, CA

Several RV parks sit within 15 miles of Carlsbad, California, offering full hookup sites for motorhome travelers. Paradise By The Sea RV Resort in nearby Oceanside provides year-round accommodations with 50-amp electrical service, water, and sewer connections on concrete pads. Escondido RV Resort, located just east of Carlsbad, features big-rig friendly sites with full hookups and resort-style amenities including a heated outdoor pool. Olive Avenue RV Resort in Vista accommodates RVs with 50-amp service on cement pads, though one reviewer noted: "The sites are narrow and close together, but this is the city in San Diego, not a spacious national park!" Oceanside RV Resort offers concrete pads with full hookups including 30/50-amp service, though sites can be difficult to navigate and lack shade trees.

Advance reservations are strongly recommended for RV camping in this region, particularly during peak summer months and holiday weekends. Most parks provide sanitary dump stations, with some offering on-site propane refill services. Cell service is generally excellent throughout the area, with reviewers specifically noting strong WiFi at several locations. Pet owners will find designated dog areas at most RV parks, including specialized dog wash stations at Oceanside RV Resort. When planning arrival times, travelers should note that many parks have noon checkout policies and narrow access roads that can create challenges when multiple large rigs are entering or exiting simultaneously. Most RV sites in the region require surge protectors for electrical connections, and water filters are recommended at certain locations.

Best RV Sites Near Carlsbad, California (143)

    1. Escondido RV Resort

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

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

    "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."

    2. Olive Avenue RV Resort

    4 Reviews
    Vista, CA
    6 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."

    3. Oceanside RV Resort

    14 Reviews
    Oceanside, CA
    6 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."

    4. Paradise By The Sea RV Resort

    11 Reviews
    Oceanside, CA
    6 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."

    5. Circle RV Resort

    9 Reviews
    San Diego, CA
    30 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."

    6. Sun Outdoors San Diego Bay

    12 Reviews
    Coronado, CA
    35 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."

    7. Lilac Oaks Campground

    7 Reviews
    Valley Center, CA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 979-8869

    $30 - $50 / night

    "We stayed here next to the lake for a few days and just loved it."

    "Plus there are many trails to walk. Light fishing and a mini mart as well. It is fun"

    8. Mission Bay RV Resort

    11 Reviews
    Coronado, CA
    23 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."

    9. San Diego RV Resort

    3 Reviews
    La Mesa, CA
    28 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!"

    10. Fiddlers Cove RV Park

    18 Reviews
    Coronado, CA
    33 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."

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Guide to Carlsbad

Carlsbad, California, offers a fantastic selection of RV camping options, perfect for those looking to explore the beautiful Southern California coastline and its attractions.

RVers appreciate amenities like pools and game rooms

Explore the nearby beaches and attractions

RVers like these nearby activities

  • Families can enjoy biking and walking along the scenic paths near the Pala Casino Spa Resort, which also offers a shuttle to the casino.
  • The Woods Valley Kampground is ideal for fishing enthusiasts, with a pond on-site for catch and release.
  • Guests at the Champagne Lakes RV Resort can take advantage of hiking trails and family-friendly activities in a peaceful setting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular RV campsite near Carlsbad, CA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular RV campground near Carlsbad, CA is Escondido RV Resort with a 4.3-star rating from 12 reviews.

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