Best RV Parks & Resorts near Pauma Valley, CA

Pauma Valley's RV camping options include several well-developed resorts with full hookup capabilities. Pala Casino RV Resort offers concrete pads with 50-amp service, sewer, and water hookups in a location separate from the casino's main traffic areas. Nearby, Pechanga RV Resort features 168 concrete sites with full hookups and 20/30/50-amp power options. Thompson Palms Campground provides a smaller footprint with just three sites but maintains full hookup service. Many parks accommodate larger vehicles, though site spacing varies considerably between locations. "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."

Seasonal considerations affect availability throughout the region, with most parks operating year-round but experiencing higher occupancy during winter months when snowbirds visit Southern California. Dump stations are available at most locations, though some parks like Champagne Lakes RV Resort may require tokens purchased from the office for access. Cell service varies by carrier, with generally strong coverage in valley locations but potential dead zones in surrounding mountains. Pet policies tend to be accommodating with designated dog areas at several parks, including Pechanga and Pala. A visitor commented that "it's a nice Rv resort. Big rig friendly pull through sites," though several reviews mention the tight spacing between sites at some locations, particularly at Olive Avenue RV Resort where leveling can be challenging due to sloped concrete pads for drainage.

Best RV Sites Near Pauma Valley, California (208)

    1. Escondido RV Resort

    12 Reviews
    Escondido, CA
    13 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. Lilac Oaks Campground

    7 Reviews
    Valley Center, CA
    6 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"

    3. Pala Casino Spa Resort

    8 Reviews
    Fallbrook, CA
    7 miles
    +1 (844) 472-5278

    "Park guests have full access to everything the casino has to offer, including its pool too. 

    The rates differ depending on the day of the week but range from $55 to $90 a day."

    "The Pala RV park is a very nice and well kept location. Full hookups on what looks like every spot. 30/50 amp, water, sewer, and cable available on all spots."

    4. Olive Avenue RV Resort

    4 Reviews
    Vista, CA
    17 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."

    5. Thompson Palms Campground

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

    $50 - $30 / night

    6. Pechanga RV Resort

    8 Reviews
    Temecula, CA
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (951) 587-0484

    "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."

    "All full hookups30 and 50 amp. Pull throughs and backup s. Nextdoor to Pechanga casino. Close to freeway and golf courses. Lots of places to eat close by."

    7. Ramona Oaks RV Resort

    4 Reviews
    Ramona, CA
    19 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. Vail Lake RV Resort

    4 Reviews
    Cleveland National Forest, CA
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (951) 303-0173

    $39 - $49 / night

    "The sites are pretty large, gravel but not level. You better bring your leveling blocks. 

    Why do I like this place? There is a lot to do here."

    "Clean bathrooms and laundry rooms. Friendly staff and very helpful to this RV newbie."

    9. Circle RV Resort

    9 Reviews
    San Diego, CA
    34 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."

    10. Champagne Lakes RV Resort

    3 Reviews
    Vista, CA
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 749-7572

    "champaign lakes is a very peaceful and quiet rv park. They have catch and release fishing.  Plenty of spots to hike or take your dogs for walks.  There are restrooms with showers ."

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RV Park Reviews near Pauma Valley, CA

1651 Reviews of 208 Pauma Valley 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.


Guide to Pauma Valley

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

Big rigs should check out Pala Casino Spa Resort

  • The Pala Casino Spa Resort features spacious sites with full hookups, including 30/50 amp service, ensuring comfort for larger RVs.
  • Guests appreciate the resort-style amenities, including a heated pool and jacuzzis, perfect for relaxation after a day of exploring.
  • A shuttle service to the nearby casino adds convenience for those looking to enjoy some entertainment without the hassle of driving.

Some prices for RV Parks range from $32 to $95

  • At Pechanga RV Resort, rates can be as low as $32.50 per night with a Passport America discount, making it an affordable option for budget-conscious travelers.
  • The Escondido RV Resort offers a comfortable stay with prices around $50, providing excellent amenities and a friendly atmosphere.
  • For a more upscale experience, Vail Lake RV Resort features larger sites and a range of activities, with rates typically starting at $95.

Enjoy fishing and outdoor activities at Woods Valley Kampground

  • The Woods Valley Kampground is known for its beautiful natural setting, offering fishing opportunities and hiking trails nearby.
  • Families can enjoy the catch-and-release pond, making it a fun spot for kids to learn about fishing in a safe environment.
  • With plenty of space between sites, this campground provides a peaceful atmosphere for relaxation and outdoor activities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular RV campsite near Pauma Valley, CA?

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

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