RV campsites near Jamul, California range from basic to resort-style accommodations within 30 miles of this rural community. Located at approximately 1,800 feet elevation in the foothills east of San Diego, the area experiences mild winters and hot summers with temperatures regularly exceeding 90°F from June through September. Cell service becomes significantly limited in campgrounds east of Jamul due to the mountainous terrain.
What to do
Hiking opportunities: Thousand Trails Pio Pico provides access to desert trails right from the campground. "I did a hike in the area (TAKE LOTS OF WATER AND WATCH FOR RATTLESNAKES) and a dip in the pool was a great way to finish it off," notes a visitor to Thousand Trails Pio Pico.
Water recreation access: Staying at Mission Bay RV Resort puts you within walking distance of water activities. "Walking, biking, paddle boarding, boating, fishing all within the bay. Pacific, Mission, Ocean Beach areas and Bay Park are easy to get to by bicycle or Uber," explains a camper at Mission Bay RV Resort.
Disc golf course: Rancho Los Coches RV Park offers an off-leash dog area combined with disc golf. "There's a gorgeous and HUGE area across a small bridge and creek that had some disc golf and allows dogs to be off leash!" reports a visitor who stayed there for over a month.
What campers like
Pet-friendly facilities: Many RV sites around Jamul accommodate pets with designated areas. At Rancho Los Coches, campers appreciate the large off-leash area, while at Sun Outdoors San Diego Bay, visitors note "Pet stop nice!" as part of the resort-style amenities.
Well-maintained pools: Most RV parks in the area offer pool facilities that provide relief from summer heat. A visitor to Sun Outdoors San Diego Bay describes "Large pool area. Splash pad for the little ones, bar for the bigger ones, activities poolside and HUGE TV! Food service as well."
Military camping options: For those with military ID, Fiddlers Cove RV Park on Coronado offers waterfront access. "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," explains one camper who uses it for "staycations" on San Diego Bay.
What you should know
Noise levels vary significantly: Highway proximity creates noise issues at several parks. At Circle RV Resort, a camper notes "RV park is between highway and main road - no quiet found here." Similarly, San Diego RV Resort experiences considerable traffic noise from I-8.
Laundry costs: Laundry facilities at campgrounds throughout the area have variable pricing. One visitor to Circle RV Resort reports "Laundry is with your debit card, but wicked expensive, $3.75 wash, $3.75 dry."
Connectivity challenges: Cell service and WiFi quality fluctuate between parks. At Thousand Trails Pio Pico, a visitor notes "No cell service at all, but I did get a little with my WeBoost. I wasn't expecting much with mountains all around." Mission Bay RV Resort campers report "The phone service was non-existent, and the wifi didn't reach our spot."
