Best RV Parks & Resorts near El Centro, CA

RV parks near El Centro provide full hookup options at multiple locations along the Imperial Valley. Rio Bend RV & Golf Resort and Sunbeam Lake RV Resort both accommodate big rigs with 50-amp electric service, water, and sewer hookups. Desert Trails RV Park features similar amenities with the addition of an on-site 9-hole golf course that appeals to seasonal visitors. Vacation Inn RV Park offers more limited 30-amp service but maintains RV-friendly sites with water and sewer connections. Sites at Rio Bend are separated by hedges, creating privacy between neighboring RVs. "The sites are fairly spacious and generally separated by hedges so you are not looking directly at your neighbor's rig."

Several RV parks in the area cater primarily to winter visitors, with snowbirds from Canada and northern states filling many resorts from fall through spring. Most facilities include sanitary dump stations, with Rio Bend and Desert Trails providing complete amenities like showers, toilets, and trash service. During summer months, temperatures frequently exceed 110 degrees, drastically reducing occupancy and sometimes resulting in facility closures. According to one visitor, "The best times are during the fall and winter months as the park welcomes back its community of Snow Birds coming from Canada and the northern US." RV sites at Country Life RV Park and Palm Lane RV Park offer more basic accommodations with electric hookups, though reviews indicate some locations may have closed or changed ownership in recent years. Passport America discounts are accepted at Rio Bend, though these cannot be applied to pull-through sites.

Best RV Sites Near El Centro, California (48)

    1. Rio Bend RV & Golf Resort

    5 Reviews
    El Centro, CA
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 352-7061

    "The best times are during the fall and winter months as the park welcomes back its community of Snow Birds coming from Canada and the northern US. "

    "We only stayed one night in a pull through but enjoyed the facilities. Park is very clean and has a good restaurant. They do have a lot of mobile homes but most are newer and well kept."

    2. El Centro NAF Campground

    1 Review
    Imperial, CA
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 339-2486

    "This campground is located on a military facility. You must have base access/privileges in order to utilize this campground. "

    3. Ocotillo RV Resort

    1 Review
    Salton City, CA
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 532-6901

    "We made reservations not knowing there around be a heat wave and the pool was closed. Other than that, it was a wonderful place to stay."

    4. Desert Trails RV Park

    3 Reviews
    El Centro, CA
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (760) 352-7275

    "We stayed 5 days there is a 9 hole golf course on site and a nice sized pool .Many snow birds and year round campers. Mostly 55+"

    "It’s a bonus that they had a nine holes of golf course and the driving range and Central located."

    5. Sunbeam Lake RV Resort

    1 Review
    El Centro, CA
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 352-7154

    6. Fountain of Youth Spa RV Resort

    4 Reviews
    Niland, CA
    43 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 354-1340

    $30 - $213 / night

    "I've spent many weekends at this resort over the last 15 years or so, visiting my grandparents that lived here in the winter. Tons of activities, clean and quiet, such a wonderful spot!"

    "Nice people, mainly for during the winter here.

    SPA and pool is nice - but no fire allowed. We took the cheapest side for 39. But they also have some with a table and more atmosphere."

    7. Leapin' Lizard RV Ranch

    3 Reviews
    Borrego Springs, CA
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 767-4526

    "Staying here for the fall, winter, spring season. The facilities are very clean with a beautiful pool and spa. The rates are reasonable especially if staying long term."

    "Each spot is surrounded by trees which is very rare to find in the desert! It makes each spot private and helps hugely with keeping wind from blowing dirt into your spot. Very affordable as well!"

    8. Vacation Inn RV Park

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    El Centro, CA
    1 mile
    +1 (760) 352-9700

    9. Country Life RV Park

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    El Centro, CA
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 353-1040

    10. Palm Lane RV Park

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    Imperial, CA
    13 miles
    +1 (760) 344-4791
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RV Park Reviews near El Centro, CA

111 Reviews of 48 El Centro Campgrounds


  • J
    Oct. 31, 2022

    Leapin' Lizard RV Ranch

    Very clean and friendly

    Staying here for the fall, winter, spring season. The facilities are very clean with a beautiful pool and spa. The rates are reasonable especially if staying long term. It’s mostly quiet although there are off road vehicles around they’re not too irritating. There are occasional fireworks. It feels very safe here. Lots of shade.

  • Glen C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 8, 2024

    Rio Bend RV & Golf Resort

    Perfect for Snow Birds and winter get-aways

    We have stayed here a few times now.  The best times are during the fall and winter months as the park welcomes back its community of Snow Birds coming from Canada and the northern US.  During those times the atmosphere in the evening is always festive, often with live music and an outdoor bar.  The staff are pleasant and accommodating.   It is also a pretty good overnight spot if you are passing through in the summer, but the temperatures in this area soar during the summer and are frequently above 110 degrees.  During summer time the pool becomes too warm to be refreshing, and the restaurant and bar are closed.  The rates are much lower in the summer.  This is also one of the few parks that accepts Passport America all days of the week.  Note that Passport America discounts cannot be used with pull-through sites.  The sites are fairly spacious and generally separated by hedges so you are not looking directly at your neighbor's rig.  Scenery around the park is beautiful any time of year, and for those who enjoy the RV Resort lifestyle the only reason to go out of the park during the snow bird season is for groceries.

  • Amelia F.
    Jan. 18, 2022

    Mojos Slab Camp

    Mojo is the best

    This is the perfect spot if you are planning to stay in slab city. Either for short or long term it is nice to be able to show up to an established camp. Mojo is the coolest person. Super nice and knows how to run a good camp. Lots of interesting people to talk to, it’s a very community oriented camp so plan to make some friends while you are there! We sat by the fire morning and night with the crew there and got to hear some amazing stories. Bathrooms and a kitchen are available so no need to be fully contained. Please be respectful if you go. This place is awesome and the vibe is awesome. Please don’t disturb that! There are lots of local dogs running around. All the ones we met were super friendly but keep that in mind if you have a dog or are afraid of them.

  • Karen  B.
    Jan. 15, 2023

    Rio Bend RV & Golf Resort

    Convenient and clean, nice park

    We only stayed one night in a pull through but enjoyed the facilities. Park is very clean and has a good restaurant. They do have a lot of mobile homes but most are newer and well kept. Some RV’s look abandoned which is a shame. Nice dog park area with grass, could use water for the pups. Laundry and bathrooms were very clean. Pool area and restaurant, bar area is nice. We had dinner, wing’s were great burger was good but not great. Service was very good. Pull through site was narrow but had all we needed for one night. Looks like the workout facility is nice.

  • Paulina B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 20, 2024

    Pilot Knob RV Resort

    Great Amenities & Stunning Sunsets

    Pilot Knob RV Resort is a solid option for RV travelers, especially those affiliated with Thousand Trails or Encore campgrounds. Overall, I’d give it 4 stars, with the only downside being its remote location. Aside from the Granite Museum and the overpriced gas station at the exit, there’s not much nearby. For most necessities, you’ll need to drive into Yuma, which also involves crossing a time zone.

    On the positive side, the amenities at the campground are great and seem recently renovated. The restrooms, game room, and pool area are all clean and well-maintained, and the shuffleboard courts and bocce ball are fun additions. There always seem to be organized events on the calendar, which is nice if you’re into social activities, though we didn’t attend any ourselves.

    The RV sites are spacious, especially compared to other Thousand Trails locations. This makes it a great spot for those who RV part-time or full-time and enjoy a bit more room to spread out.

    The staff here is incredibly friendly and helpful, and package/mail handling is seamless, which is a bonus for longer stays. The sunsets are absolutely gorgeous, and the nearby Pilot Knob hiking trails and Sand Dunes offer excellent opportunities to explore the outdoors.

    Lastly, we enjoyed the breakfast buffet at the nearby casino—it was delicious and convenient, though the casino itself wasn’t our favorite for gambling.

    Yuma is about a 20 minute drive.

  • Katie O.
    Jul. 14, 2018

    Agua Caliente County Park Campground

    favorite winter escape

    we love coming here to camp in the winter when the heat isnt too bad. the pools are fun for the whole family. the campground can be loud but its family friendly so that's a plus. there is an indoor pool that is adults only and runs on the hotter side. then there are 2 outdoor pools that are kid friendly. one is only about 2ft deep and the other goes to 5. both these pools are comfortable to swim in under any temperature and its refreshing to escape the desert heat. the pools can get busy during school brakes but during the weekdays it's pretty empty and relaxing. restrooms are easily accessible and fire pits are provided at all sites. aqua caliente is very clean so I highly recommend.

  • L
    Apr. 10, 2023

    Del Yermo RV Park

    Price Gouging dump owners never there

    This used to be a good RV park for Seniors on fixed income. But the new owners, who live in Palm Springs, have gotten greedy. First they cut out cable TV, then they cut out the seasonal discount, then they raised the rent$50 in one shot, and now they have cut off the Wi-Fi and raised the rent another$45 so Seniors now can't even get on the Internet to pay bills, or check on their Banking. Now they have been lying to us about the Wi-Fi internet, telling people it is only down temporarily, It has now been down temporarily for over 3 months. It is just a dirt lot that turns into a giant mud bog when it rains, no level pads to park on, and dogs are allowed to run free and shit all over the place. They just want to bleed people on fixed income, and stuff the money in their pocket. Some senior citizens have been forced out and have become homeless because the rise in food and gas prices already had them fighting to just put food on the table. The sprinkler system that is supposed to water the plants separating the sites at night has broken down so all the plants are dying off and they have no intention of fixing it. There is only one men's public shower and rest room and one public shower and rest room for women. The door locks don't work and men have been caught using the woman's shower if there is someone already using the men's. They have cut the Manger's hours down to noon to 5 O'clock 3 days a week and the owners are never around. They stay up in their nice rich house in Palm Springs and never even visit the park. So the poor Manager has to deal with all the problems. Their ad still says they provide free cable TV, Seasonal discounts, and free Wi Fi but they have discontinued all of these plus raising the site rent$100 a month. Avoid this place it is a dump run by slum lords.

  • Michael The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 18, 2021

    Rio Bend RV & Golf Resort

    Wonderful stop over

    We stayed here four nights. The pull throughs are limited with views of the pond and wide so plan ahead. The team there is welcoming and warm and very accommodating. The grounds are well maintained, attractive, and lots of palms! Plenty of activities and facilities. It’s close to the Navy base so fly overs of the Super Hornets are frequent but not loud. You can actually take side roads and get right to the runway if you want … Blue Angles practice in Jan!

  • Erin A.
    Mar. 27, 2021

    Salton Sea Sra

    New Campground Beautiful

    We stayed in site 42 of New Campground. We had W/E (water pressure is really high) and the sites have plenty of rooms to spread out. A ramada, picnic table, large fire pit. Some sites have shade trees. Beautiful views of the Salton Sea (thats pretty much all its good for due to pollution and high salinity from what I read- advise against swimming boating etc. Bath houses were clean (showers $0.25/2 min).

    The campground is right off highway 111 and the railway so there is a lot of noise (which didn’t bother us). Just 45 min drive to Joshua Tree NP and plenty of hiking and scenic drives in Box Canyon.


Guide to El Centro

El Centro, California, offers a variety of RV camping options that cater to different preferences and needs, making it a great destination for RV enthusiasts.

RVers appreciate amenities like electrical and sewer hookups

  • Many sites at Rio Bend RV & Golf Resort provide electric hookups and sewer connections, ensuring a comfortable stay.
  • Desert Trails RV Park features both 30 and 50 amp electrical hookups, making it suitable for various RV types.
  • Gordon's Well RV Park offers essential amenities like electric and sewer hookups, perfect for longer stays.

RVers like these nearby activities

  • At Rio Bend RV & Golf Resort, guests can enjoy live music and outdoor bar events, especially during the winter months.
  • Desert Trails RV Park features a nine-hole golf course and a pool, providing plenty of recreational options.
  • Ocotillo RV Resort offers opportunities for quad rentals and access to nearby trails, making it a great spot for adventure seekers.

Some parks have unique features for a comfortable stay

  • Vacation Inn RV Park includes picnic tables and clean shower facilities, enhancing the camping experience.
  • Del Yermo RV Park is known for its well-maintained grounds and friendly atmosphere, making it a welcoming choice for travelers.
  • Sunbeam Lake RV Resort allows campfires and has a beautiful setting, perfect for those looking to relax outdoors.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular RV campsite near El Centro, CA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular RV campground near El Centro, CA is Rio Bend RV & Golf Resort with a 4.4-star rating from 5 reviews.

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