Best RV Parks & Resorts near Guatay, CA

Several RV parks operate near Guatay, including Thousand Trails Oakzanita Springs in Descanso with thirty-amp electric hookups, water, and sewer connections at 4,000 ft elevation. Oak Creek RV Resort in El Cajon provides fifty-amp service, concrete pads for big rigs, and full hookup sites. Circle RV Resort features pull-through sites with concrete pads and brick patios, though the gravel-covered sites offer minimal shade. Vacationer RV Park provides similar amenities with fifty-amp electric service. Sites throughout these parks typically accommodate large motorhomes, though spacing can be tight. "Sites are adequate and if you have a pull-through site you get a grill, however parking your vehicle is tight. Everyone is within their boundaries it's just narrow."

Advance reservations are recommended during peak seasons, particularly for the more popular parks with amenities like swimming pools and hot tubs. Most parks offer sanitary dump stations, though Sunrise Highway RV Park lacks this service. Cell service varies significantly with mountain elevation - stronger at lower elevation parks near El Cajon and diminishing in mountain areas. Parks enforce quiet hours, typically beginning at 8pm. According to one visitor, "lots of full-time people and some have more than one vehicle. They don't encroach on your space but you start out with very little room." Many RV parks in the region allow pets but implement strict leash policies, with designated pet areas that vary in size and quality.

Best RV Sites Near Guatay, California (133)

    1. Circle RV Resort

    9 Reviews
    San Diego, CA
    21 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."

    2. Oak Creek RV Resort

    2 Reviews
    Lakeside, CA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (619) 439-0268

    "Facilities are nice. A bit of a drive out of town. The units are packed close together"

    3. Sunrise Highway RV Park

    1 Review
    Mount Laguna, CA
    8 miles
    +1 (619) 339-9951

    4. Vacationer RV Park

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

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

    5. Thousand Trails Oakzanita Springs

    6 Reviews
    Guatay, CA
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "If you want seclusion, and quiet, then this is the place. The best thing about being here in the Cuyamacas, is it’s beauty! I love it up in the mountains."

    "Limited 30/50 amp full-hookups. Large rigs, beware. access roads are narrow, hilly, AND curvy. But, it CAN be done."

    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. Ramona Oaks RV Resort

    4 Reviews
    Ramona, CA
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 788-3085

    "Camped in a tent trailer and had plenty of room to set up an outdoor sitting and cooking areas. The only issue was “meat bees” that came around when we were trying to eat."

    8. Escondido RV Resort

    12 Reviews
    Escondido, CA
    38 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."

    9. Thompson Palms Campground

    1 Review
    Ramona, CA
    23 miles
    +1 (760) 522-1855

    $50 - $30 / night

    10. 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!"

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RV Park Reviews near Guatay, CA

1062 Reviews of 133 Guatay 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.

  • 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.

  • Brendan O.
    Apr. 6, 2021

    Palm Canyon Hotel & RV Resort

    Family Friendly Borrego Springs full with hookups

    A nice little (120 spaces or so) full hookup (30 and 50 amp) campground.  We paid $289 for 5 nights. Clean, well maintained and full of families.  Very close to downtown and Anza-Borrego Visitor Center.  Spaces are good size, no problems fitting our 30' toy hauler towed by F250, and the park is well laid out and easy to drive. Checkin was fast and easy.  There are full time residents, but they are in a different section.  We used it as a base for hiking and off-roading at Octotillo Wells (both recommended,but bring as much water as you  can carry). The property has an old west theme, and there is also a hotel , laundromat and restaurant. If you have never visited this part of California, be advised that the wind here can be VERY intense, especially at night.  Also note that Borrego Springs is a dark sky community, so please be respectful and remember to look up and enjoy the stars.

  • 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.

  • Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 22, 2023

    Tamarisk Grove Campground — Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

    Beautiful desert campground

    Cool campground, quiet but busy with day use visitors and hikers, host available with lots of info at kiosk. 

    A bit pricey at $35/night. No hookups available, no dump station. RV max length is 21 ft. Hike/bike spots $5/per person, day use fee is $10.

    No water here for drinking, but there are spigots throughout the campground. Showers available, pay via token. 

    Just about no cell service here. Very nice short loop trail just across the street, bursting with flowers in the spring.  Plenty of room to park your vehicle (even big rigs) outside the campground along the road.

  • 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.

  • Dani P.
    Jul. 14, 2019

    William Heise County Park

    Forest and Mountains just a couple hours from the city

    Sweet campground with pines trees and a mountain feel. Table and fire pit at each site. 

    Hiking available walking distance from camp, trails leading out of camp. Family friendly environment. Can get busy in the summer, so be sure to leave it just as beautiful or better than before you arrived.


Guide to Guatay

Guatay, California and surrounding areas offer RV camping options set at elevations ranging from 2,000 to 4,000 feet in the Cuyamaca Mountains. The region experiences distinct seasonal temperature variations with summer highs averaging 85-90°F and winter lows sometimes dropping below freezing at higher elevations. Most camping areas feature oak woodland terrain with limited cell service at mountain locations above 3,000 feet.

What to do

Fishing opportunities: The Ramona Oaks RV Resort features a small catch-and-release pond where campers can enjoy casual fishing. According to a visitor: "They do have a small lake that is catch and release only, don't know exactly what fish are in there but I did catch a few sun fish."

Mountain biking access: Thousand Trails Oakzanita Springs in Descanso provides excellent proximity to mountain biking trails. The campground sits at 4,000 feet elevation and offers dispersed sites amid oak trees. A camper noted: "A beautiful RV resort, stayed pretty dispersed by staying in couple tent sites."

Nature center exploration: Sun Outdoors San Diego Bay offers special access to an adjacent nature center. As one visitor mentioned: "There is also a nature center next to the campground that offers a discount to those who stay."

What campers like

Concrete pad quality: Oak Creek RV Resort in El Cajon receives praise for its well-maintained concrete pads. A visitor noted: "Nice park with a reasonable price. Facilities are nice. A bit of a drive out of town."

Security features: Many rv parks near Guatay provide gated security systems with digital access codes. At Ramona Oaks RV Resort, "Has a coded security gate which changes monthly. Has a pool, spa, playground, barn, RV storage, laundry, restrooms with showers, catch & release pond."

Pool amenities: Escondido RV Resort maintains a heated outdoor pool that remains operational year-round. A satisfied camper reported: "Despite facing challenging weather conditions with heavy rain and hail from an atmospheric river, everything continued to function seamlessly- from the electric hookups to the water supply."

What you should know

Traffic noise levels: Several rv parks in the Guatay region are situated near highways, creating persistent noise issues. At San Diego RV Resort, "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."

Water quality concerns: Some campgrounds experience intermittent water quality issues that campers should prepare for. Ramona Oaks RV Resort earned this note: "Nice quiet and clean campground. With a lots of hiking trails and activities to do. The only downside is the drinking water has issues."

Mountain road access: Thousand Trails Oakzanita Springs requires careful navigation on steep mountain roads. A camper warned: "Limited 30/50 amp full-hookups. Large rigs, beware. Access roads are narrow, hilly, AND curvy. But, it CAN be done. Coming in from the south on Hwy 79 (the only road in) warns that 40' vehicles and longer, are prohibited."

Tips for camping with families

Playground options: Ramona Oaks RV Resort offers designated playground equipment for children. One visitor observed: "They do have a nice playground for the kids."

Kid-friendly water features: Sun Outdoors San Diego Bay provides specialized water amenities for children including: "Large pool area. Splash pad for the little ones, bar for the bigger ones, activities poolside and HUGE TV!"

Entertainment facilities: Several rv parks around Guatay feature game rooms and recreational facilities. Sun Outdoors San Diego Bay "has a nice gym that opens to pool area, game room with pool table, scuffle board and poker tables. An arcade for the kids."

Tips from RVers

Laundry planning: Laundry facilities at Guatay-area rv parks often have limited capacity or maintenance issues. At Circle RV Resort, "Laundry is with your debit card, but wicked expensive, $3.75 wash, $3.75 dry."

Off-season comfort: Temperature variations affect camping comfort significantly at higher elevations. At Oakzanita Springs, a visitor cautioned: "Wouldn't come again this time of year without a heater, as it got uncomfortably cold at night. But the bathrooms are kept warm and very clean."

Farm stay options: For a unique experience near Guatay, Thompson Palms Campground offers camping on an active farm with livestock. A visitor shared: "My family and I had an excellent time at the Thompson's farm! We stayed a few weeks, hanging out with their cows and chickens! Their eggs are fantastic and so beautiful I almost didn't want to crack the shells!"

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