Best RV Parks near Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
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Best RV Sites Near Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (138)
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Newport Dunes RV Resort
Newport Beach, California26 Reviews83 Photos371 SavesNewport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina is located in the heart of Newport Beach CA, along the scenic Back Bay. Our laid-back lux resort offers RV campers access to the same amenities as any hotel guest plus more, including beach access, hydrotherapy pools, beachfront dining, hiking & biking trails, water sports, and one of SoCal’s largest inflatable water park (summer season). We offer planned activities for families to take part in. Allow us to be your basecamp for everything Newport Beach and Orange County has to offer.
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$75 - $550 / night
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Ortega Oaks
Lake Elsinore, California1 Review3 Photos21 Saves- Pets
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Escondido RV Resort
Escondido, California12 Reviews29 Photos47 SavesMore than just an RV park, Escondido RV Resort features 127 spacious full hookup sites, resort-style amenities, great guest services and a convenient location just off the I-15, Escondido RV Resort is perfect for short visits and extended stays. Guests of the 10-acre Escondido RV Resort enjoy the year-round beautiful weather, a new fenced dog park, heated outdoor pool and spa, and scenic views from the top of the resort.
Situated just 30 miles northeast of downtown San Diego, Escondido is known as the “Hidden Valley” of San Diego. Escondido enjoys convenient access to many of the area’s top local attractions, sporting events, beaches, wineries, and mountains.
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Launch Pointe Recreation Destination and RV Park
Lake Elsinore, California12 Reviews29 Photos41 SavesLaunch Pointe is the Southern California RV Camping destination place to be. It was designed to provide guests with a truly unique RV resort experience. Launch Pointe is conveniently located between Los Angeles and San Diego, off the I-15 freeway.
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$55 - $140 / night
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Thousand Trails Wilderness Lakes RV Resort
Menifee, California17 Reviews63 Photos119 SavesWilderness Lakes RV Resort is a flat, 80-acre RV Resort in California with fishing canals that weave throughout the park. As a centrally-located RV camp, it is close to shopping, hospitals and freeways in California's Los Angeles region. The surrounding area has been changing quite dramatically with housing projects on two sides and dairy farms on the other. The temperatures are mild in the winter and warm to hot in the summer, making Wilderness Lakes a perfect RV campground no matter what time of year. At Wilderness Lakes RV Resort , our 523 sites include RV sites, rental cottages and cabins. The general store is open five days a week for all of your convenience needs. Plus, our on-site package delivery lockers allow guest to vacation with the assurance of receiving packages and deliveries in safety and ease. Locally, there are numerous golf courses within a 15-mile radius of Wilderness Lakes with one only two miles from the campground. Old Town Temecula is only 17 miles to the south of our RV campground and offers great dining and shopping in true California style. The Pechanga Resort and Casino is about 20 miles south of the resort and is the largest gambling casino in the state. It has weekend entertainment, seven restaurants and a non-smoking section for gambling. Diamond Valley Lakes is just 5 miles to the east of the resort and has boat rentals and fishing. Most of the major theme parks, such as Disneyland, Sea World, the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Wild Animal Park are all about 1 hours away. Los Angeles Area RV Camp in California At Wilderness Lakes, we offer plenty of activities to keep you busy during your stay. With so much to choose from, there is bound to be a special activity for everyone. Be sure to check out the events and activities page to find out what activities are being offered during your visit.
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Seabreeze At Seal Beach
Seal Beach, California9 Reviews11 Photos143 Saves- Pets
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Anaheim Harbor RV Park
Anaheim, California11 Reviews7 Photos139 SavesClose to Disney!
Accommodations for RVs up to 40-feet Full hook-ups, plus 30 & 50 AMP service Heated swimming pool- open in dry weather, $5.00 cash deposit for the key Large laundry room Newly remodeled shower facilities (2) located in both Men and Women's Restrooms Wheelchair accessible bathrooms Free wireless internet access Mini Market Five hole Putting Green Gazebo Area near pool and front office with barbecues and fire pits Clubhouse with sitting area, television, and Keurig machine Closest RV Park located near Disneyland® Resort Great view of Disneyland® Resort fireworks without leaving Anaheim Harbor RV Park Tours to the most popular Southern California attractions available in our park office Shuttle service to Disneyland® Resort- $6.00 per all day ticket via RideART system - More info Conveniently located near local dining and entertainment- Pets
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$55 - $70 / night
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Stone Villa RV Park
Costa Mesa, California1 Review7 Photos18 Saves- Pets
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Oceanside RV Resort
Oceanside, California14 Reviews57 Photos111 SavesEager to camp near the beach? Oceanside RV Resort will overwhelm your senses with its perfect year-round climate and proximity to the Pacific Ocean.
Oceanside RV Resort offers beautiful accommodations with idyllic hillside sunrises and dramatic sunsets over the ocean. Enjoy a variety of full-hookup sites, free Wi-Fi and cable, game room, pool with spa, general store, bike rentals, and on-site laundry to make your stay ever so convenient.
The Resort is improving landscaping and site partitions to create a more tranquil stay. The Welcome Center was recently remodeled, which included the game room, laundry, and restrooms. We also converted to solar-powered as our contribution to the environment!
San Diego’s North County, Oceanside, is a classic California beach community. It boasts warm sandy beaches, a historic wooden pier, and a harbor village filled with surfing, fishing, and other activities. Oceanside is also central to Southern California’s famous attractions, including Legoland, SeaWorld, Disneyland, and the world-famous San Diego Zoo. With its year-round sunny climate and average temperatures of 70 degrees, Oceanside’s weather has been rated by USA Today as the second-most ideal climate in the United States and the fifth-most ideal weather in the world.
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Canyon RV Park
Yorba Linda, California5 Reviews10 Photos61 SavesAnaheim is a city in Orange County, California, best known for its family-friendly attractions and vibrant nightlife. The city is also home to the Canyon RV Park, a welcoming oasis for travelers from all over the world. Nestled in the heart of Anaheim, the Canyon RV Park offers its guests a wide range of amenities, including laundry facilities, a swimming pool, and a clubhouse. In addition, the RV Park is just a short drive from all of the city’s major attractions, making it the perfect place to stay for an unforgettable vacation. Whether you’re looking for a place to stay during your next visit to Disneyland or you’re searching for a quiet getaway, the Canyon RV Park is sure to have everything you need.
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$55 - $75 / night
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Recent RV Reviews In Rancho Santa Margarita
1067 Reviews of 138 Rancho Santa Margarita Campgrounds
O'Neill Regional Park
Great little campground in south OC!
Clean, quiet campground located in one of the OC Parks, with plenty of trails for hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian use. I stayed here on a weekday, and there were a few couple of vacant campsites in my area, so it was an extremely quiet visit. Bathrooms were clean and well stocked for my stay. I didn’t use the showers since I was only staying one night, but I heard they were free!
Rangers were very friendly and firewood was only $5 for a decent bundle that lasted me over 2 hours.
The city of Rancho Santa Margarita is right up the hill, so you can grab food and any necessities if needed.
My site backed to the creek, so I never had people walking through my campsite.
My dog & I slept in my van, but there was room for multiple tents, and a decent amount of shade in my spot.
My spot didn’t have its own water spigot, but there was one at a site across from me.
I was fortunate that all of the campers around me were quiet and considerate. I know that it doesn’t always work out that way, and having obnoxious neighbors can really ruin your experience.
Bonelli Bluffs
Less crowded ocale while visiting family nearby
Visiting family in Santa Ana and LA. Not to far for them to come to us and all to go to beach. Park clean and well maintained, personnel very kind and friendly Beautiful view from our site on area B. Crowded on weekend, much less during week Campground is not associated to adjacent Frank Bonelli Regional. Charge $12 to enter with vehicle but no fee to ride in on bikes
Crystal Cove Backcountry — Crystal Cove State Park
beautiful beach
Clean dump station, beautiful sites, very strict on rules. We came 10 minutes early before check in time, they made us wait. Campsite comes with wifi but very weak. We have t mobile and had bad reception. Would come back again for beautiful views, small hike, sandy beaches with lots of sand crabs.
Stone Creek Campground — Mount San Jacinto State Park
Some of the Campsites are great, others not so much
We traveled as a group of 17 campers and were able to disperse evenly between 4 close together campsites. We were in 19, 20, 21 and 23. Even though the website says it allowed 2 cars per site we were charged for the 2nd vehicle. In each site. I had also checked online prior to make sure we would have cell service with that many people meeting us. Only those of us that had Verizon had only a single bar. The campsites in the inner ring (ours was #21) are VERY close together. Not at all private, your camp is literally up against a couple others. We had children from the other sites running all through ours and it was so close you could hear everyone else’s private conversations. #19 and #20 were on the outer circle but just enough space to park and then walk through very sticky manzanita trees into the campsite and picnic table area. None of them had much or any shade. Our saving grace was our 4th spot - which gave us enough room to have all of us sit out of the way of the sticky trees and one tree in the middle to give us a touch of shade throughout the day. It had 2 picnic tables and was much more private so we didn’t disturb anyone and we didn’t have everyone else disturbing us. The vault toilets (yes, I know what they entail, and yes, it’s summer) were horrendous and barely useable, but we had 2 within very quick walking distance of us. They do allow dogs (we had 5 dogs and 3 cats with us) and it’s a short drive into the little town of Idyllwild. It’s a campground that served its purpose in getting all of us together and of course we had a blast, but it’s not on my “must camp here again” list.
Escondido RV Resort
Amazing resort style amenities. Spacious sites
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. Dog park, pool, clubhouse. We loved site 3 so close to the amenities and restrooms. Overall amazing stay
Bolsa Chica State Beach Campground
Beach view
The parking lot is next to the beach on the one side but also next to the highway on the other side. So the view and the breeze is beautiful, but the traffic noise in the evening and morning is not so nice. With earplugs everything is fine! ;) The host Jim is very kind and helpful!
San Clemente State Beach Campground
Camping
It was overall a nice campsite. Our site seemed to be pretty large it came with a picnic table & fire pit. The walk to the beach was close seemed maybe about 10 minute till we reached the beach from our site. It is on a hill you need to walk down & back up. The only down side was the bathrooms on the same road as our site were pretty dirty did not seem to have any maintenance during our stay.
Olive Avenue RV Resort
Weekend stay
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. We are long-time San Diego residents living out of state and came home to visit family. This is not a park like private site setting. It’s an RV parking lot with sewer and water hook-ups. If you want a location and North County works for you, this is a good place. There are two mobile homes but the RVs are all newer. Sites are narrow and close together, but this is the city in San Diego, not a spacious national park! Bathrooms in pool area are clean.
Woods Valley Kampground
So beautiful, quiet, and very nice employees !!
My fiancé and I were last minute camping and this campground was beautiful, quiet, and very aesthetic! There is a lot to do near by, a very convenient store about 5-10 minutes away called valley center foods! Employees were sooo sweet and friendly! DID NOT DISAPPOINT!! Ps isn’t that expensive when tent camping ⛺️ 🙌🏻
Oceanside RV Resort
Solid spot for being near the beach
Nice little site that is right in the middle of everything.
It's crowded and you don't have much space, but if your using this instead of a hotel room it works great.
It had a game room and pool so kids had something to do. There were families all over with kids riding bikes. We had a quick stay over while we were seeing family in the area and it worked great .
Only issue we had is both entrances have a hell of a dip, we scraped the ass end real good going in and out with our 24ft class c.
Blue Jay Campground
Hidden gem
Awesome spot, lots of sights and some even have overlooks of the entire park. Can get crowded but no one was there on a Friday night in July. Bathrooms, trash, water and even buckets to fill to put out your fire. Fire pits, benches and grills nothing more you could want.
Pechanga RV Resort
Pechanga
Great rv resort. Close proximity to casino.
Launch Pointe Recreation Destination and RV Park
Great family campground
Great campground for families. Lots of activities for the kids to do, like smores by the fire, art, splash pad, and play ground. Facility was clean
Olive Dell Ranch
Olive Dell Resort
I have been a member of this place for 20+ years.
Most times if someone has a problem at the front gate. It because of the many background checks and or any one of the Screening Process...
The previous review does not mention anything about that factor???? I wonder why??
Lupine Campground
Came across this place on a whim
After trying to find an escape from the fireworks and trying campgrounds in surrounding areas to this one and all of them being full, we just kept driving (ended up off-roading) and found this hidden jem. Quite, dark, and one dirt road in n out. No amenities besides a picnic table & fire pit. There's an outhouse, but it's pretty gross..
Observatory Campground
Great place! Bad timing!
The pictures can be deceiving. It’s beautiful there, however, other than the picture showing flat ground, and wide space, this isn’t accurate.
This time of year, mosquitos and flies everywhere to the point where it really ruined the experience. No matter what sprays, lotions, candles or anything we tried, it was not working.
South Carlsbad State Beach Campground
Nice Camground!
Nice campground. Mostly no hookups, but has toilets and fresh water throughout. Great little restaurant serving pizza and snacks over looking the ocean. Beach access. Lots of sites.
San Mateo Campground — San Onofre State Beach
Nice spots with shade, clean facilities
Site had tree cover which had some nice shade to provide relief from the sun. Lots of room for a couple vehicles and tents. Clean bathrooms and showers, but we stayed midweek and the place was very, very minimally occupied. Good access to walking and biking trails.
Dogwood
Beautiful and Clean
The place is clean and quiet. Our camp site was very spacious, and it was easy to back in our teardrop trailer. Restroom was cleaned every day, but wished there was some sort of light in there. It is dark in there even in the day. Camp hosts are friendly and knowledgeable. Overall, we had a really great time, my wife and I and our two labradors. We will return.
Thousand Trails Wilderness Lakes RV Resort
Always something available
There is always a spot or 2 open. Staff are always polite.
Dogwood
Nice little Mountain Getaway
The campground is located in some lush pines In Angeles forest. It’s nothing too spectacular but well maintained and a pretty area. Most of the sites are spaced out fairly decently. I would recommend for a quick one or two night escape from the city.
Applewhite Campground (Ca) — San Bernardino National Forest
Great place
I had a positive impression of this small campground, located just 5-7 miles away from the 215 highway, amidst natural surroundings. I can join many activities here such as playing merge fruit. However, I was taken aback to discover that the campground was closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. It would be great if they were open full-time, although it didn't affect our stay as we had planned to leave by Monday night. While the bathroom facilities could benefit from some renovations, the actual campsite itself was quite enjoyable. Despite a previous reviewer mentioning that the road near the campground was busy, we personally didn't find it bothersome as there were only occasional cars passing by during the day, and the traffic volume was relatively light during our visit
Rim of the World Byway (near 15 fwy south) Dispersed
Easy in and out by mormon rocks
By Rim of the world scenic byway and mormon rocks. Easy in and out but next to train tracks. Quick stop friendly ;)
Oak Glen Retreat & RV Park
Scam
They are scammers. The cabin they have on site electricity keeps going on and off, the cabin was also dirty. Got a bad splinter on my hand from the railing and spoke to some residents and figured out that even though they’re selling memberships the electricity is going to be shut off. They are going to cause hundreds of people to go homeless and trying to keep it a secret. What a shame.
Canyon RV Park
Anaheim CA
This is our second stay here and probably our last. It was super expensive this time and we were put in the back (overflow) lot which name I use loosely as when it rains it floods. Had to park the car at the office so it wouldn’t float away. Upon our arrival my husband pulled up in our 42’ 5th wheel and parked to go into the office. There is a painted line on the curb where I guess you’re supposed to park but our unit would have been longer and wider than that space provided. She also could have used some tact and nicely asked if he could park the unit in the space provided but she was asking for a fight. He went to register and a lady with longer gray hair and glasses, who I’d seen there before, greeted him with..you need to park by the curb in the designated area- you’re blocking my driveway!! That kinda set the tone. He said I thought you’d open the gate so I could get out of the way. About that time I pulled up in the car and he was storming out the bldg saying I have to get out of the way- park in the designated area! So I went in and couldn’t understand why he hadn’t registered already. She very hatefully said I told him to move he was blocking my drive! (There was nobody out there but us). The tone could have been better, but I wasn’t in the mood for a confrontation- she took my information and said you’ve been here before so you know where you’re going! Maybe she is the owner or maybe an employee but it wasn’t a great way to start off our 2 wk stay at the rate of $2k! She was a real bitch!
Waterfront RV Park
WOW AMAZING
Wow Wow i had the chance to stay at this amazing RV park, it started the moment i stepped in the office i was greeted by Cynthia who took the time to answer questions i had about the park, then i had a question about the area and Tyler picked up the conversation humbly explaining how peaceful the facility is, i was set it was easy to get my 26 foot travel trailer down the lane, as i was parking i met a man name Jim little did i know at the time he was the new head coach for the charges, wow it was an amazing experience from that day forward pool was clean and the jacuzzi was hot, clean laundry room, very peaceful place thank you waterfront i highly suggest visiting this place amazing, i will tell my friends.
Fry Creek Campground
Beautiful Campground
I grew up right down the road in the early 60's. Great Campground with a lot of trails, awesome views, and some opportunities for fishing. Taught my very young nephew how to trout fish at Dohnes Pond, right below the Observatory.
Guide to Rancho Santa Margarita
Camping near Rancho Santa Margarita offers a fantastic escape into nature, with beautiful campgrounds that cater to all types of campers. Whether you're looking for a beachside retreat or a mountain getaway, there are plenty of options to explore.
What to do
- Beach Access: Many campgrounds, like South Carlsbad State Beach Campground, provide direct access to the beach. One camper noted, "Great little restaurant serving pizza and snacks overlooking the ocean. Beach access. Lots of sites."
- Biking and Running: The area is perfect for outdoor activities. A reviewer mentioned, "Great if you want to ride along PCH. This stretch has good bike lanes that take you into Oceanside or Encinitas."
- Fishing and Hiking: Campgrounds like Lake Hemet Campground are great for fishing. A visitor shared, "The campground is clean and the fishing is good, most of the time."
What campers like
- Scenic Views: Campers rave about the stunning views. One said, "Couldn’t have better views. We watched dolphins and seals playing in the waves" at South Carlsbad State Beach Campground.
- Clean Facilities: Many appreciate the cleanliness of the campgrounds. A camper at San Mateo Campground — San Onofre State Beach remarked, "Clean bathrooms and showers, but we stayed midweek and the place was very, very minimally occupied."
- Friendly Staff: Campers often mention the helpfulness of the staff. One visitor at Bonelli Bluffs noted, "Personnel very kind and friendly."
What you should know
- Crowded Conditions: Some campgrounds can get quite busy. A reviewer at San Mateo Campground mentioned, "It can get very crowded and packed."
- Limited Hookups: Not all sites offer full hookups. A camper at Lake Hemet Campground pointed out, "You do not get much privacy as the sites are quite close to each other."
- Noise Levels: Be prepared for some noise, especially near highways. A visitor at San Clemente State Beach Campground said, "You can try to imagine it’s the sound of the water but it doesn’t really work out when it’s off sync with the sound of the waves."
Tips for camping with families
- Choose Spacious Sites: Look for campgrounds with larger sites for more room. A family at Dogwood Campground appreciated, "Most of the sites are spaced out fairly decently."
- Plan for Activities: Bring bikes or plan hikes to keep kids entertained. One camper at Moro Campground — Crystal Cove State Park mentioned, "Lots of hiking and bike trails."
- Pack Snacks: Having snacks on hand can make a big difference. A camper at Lake Hemet Campground suggested, "Bring your own shade for this campsite, your own water too."
Tips from RVers
- Check Hookup Availability: Make sure to confirm if your chosen campground has the necessary hookups. A reviewer at Bonelli Bluffs noted, "Most the campers have their own facilities."
- Arrive Early: Getting to the campground early can help secure a good spot. A camper at Doheny State Beach Campground mentioned, "The outside sites along the edge of the campground are much more spacious."
- Be Prepared for Crowds: Some campgrounds can fill up quickly, especially on weekends. A visitor at San Mateo Campground said, "Hard to get a site."
Exploring the campgrounds around Rancho Santa Margarita can lead to memorable adventures, whether you're camping in a tent, RV, or cabin.
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