Family-oriented RV sites near Rowland Heights, California offer camping options within a 30-minute drive of this San Gabriel Valley community. The region sits at approximately 500-700 feet elevation with Mediterranean climate conditions that create warm, dry summers and mild winters. Camping facilities in the area range from basic tent sites to premium RV accommodations with varying levels of amenities and proximity to urban attractions.
What to do
Water activities: Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park provides access to recreational water features and fishing opportunities. "There is camping, horseback riding, fishing, trails, biking, hiking, picnics, you can use your jet skies in designated areas, swimming on the pool areas, kayaking, Park for kids and plenty more," explains a visitor to Bonelli Bluffs.
Disneyland access: Several campgrounds serve as convenient basebases for Disney adventures. "We loved this RV park. Easy 15 min drive to Disney plus the ART bus picks up straight from the campground. A covered play area, helpful staff, heated pool as well as a hot tub," notes a camper at Orangeland RV Park.
Urban exploration: Campgrounds provide easy access to city attractions. At Golden Shore RV Resort, guests appreciate that it's a "Very well maintained campground. The spots are groomed and clean when you come in. Great Long Beach location, a nice bike ride along the beach to Naples and the Queen Mary."
What campers like
Security features: Campgrounds implement various security measures for visitor safety. "This place was nice. Great sense of community and great placement of the gates for safety purposes. Lots of food spots within 10 minutes. Spaces are one of the cleanest I seen. Ranger is on constant patrol," notes a visitor to Rancho Jurupa RV Park.
Beach proximity: Ocean access is a major draw for some locations. "We really enjoyed this park... mainly due to the proximitiy to the beach areas. When we booked a trip to Huntington, our main priority was to get to the beach. Booking a site here at Waterfront, provided us a excellent homebase that was close to the water. In all, you are about a 2 minute walk to the sand, and 4 minutes to the oceanfront," shares a camper at Waterfront RV Park.
Fruit picking: Some campgrounds offer unique agricultural experiences. "We loved this RV park. Easy 15 min drive to Disney plus the ART bus picks up straight from the campground. A covered play area, helpful staff, heated pool as well as a hot tub," notes a visitor to Orangeland RV Park, where others mention being able to pick oranges directly from trees on the property.
What you should know
Military-only access: Some premium facilities have restricted availability. "A well kept secret with one drawback; everyone has to have an ID card to get on the base or be pre approved by base security," explains a reviewer about Seabreeze At Seal Beach, a military-only facility with excellent amenities.
Urban noise: Highway proximity creates noise at some locations. At Canyon RV Park, "Campground is well-organized, with cabins, RV spots, a youth area, tent spots and a ropes course. A pool, flushable toilets and hot showers are available to all campers for free. The site is bordered by highways on both sides, and they create noise day and night. They're also clearly visible."
Limited tent options: Most facilities focus primarily on RV accommodations. One visitor to Anaheim Harbor RV Park notes, "There are only two tent sites (T1 and T3), the rest are for RVs. The price was super affordable at only $40 per night. They have a nice, small pool area, bbq areas, a club house, clean bathrooms and showers and WiFi."
Tips for camping with families
Water parks: Some campgrounds offer water features specifically for children. "Beautiful views all around Sunrise, Sunset and Night sky. Sights of all kinds of birds like hawks and herons. Water park and mini golf for kids. Showers and laundry convenient," notes a visitor to Rancho Jurupa RV Park.
Activity planning: Look for campgrounds with built-in entertainment options. At Canyon RV Park, visitors find numerous amenities: "Very well maintained and clean campsites! Splash pad, park, mini golf great amenities. Nice staff! Would of liked to be on grass like the sites across but they were clean!"
Beach tent camping: Consider tent options near beach locations. "I tent camped here for one night before meeting friends at their timeshare for a Disneyland vacation. There are only two tent sites (T1 and T3), the rest are for RVs. The price was super affordable at only $40 per night," shares a visitor to Anaheim Harbor RV Park.
Tips from RVers
Site selection: Location within a campground significantly impacts experience. "We stayed in the natural area with hook-ups everything worked great. Neighbors were nice, cute set ups with twinkle lights and people enjoying outdoor fire pits. Campers we're playing music, laughter echoes through camp ground but nothing too loud and all quiet later," reports a visitor to Rancho Jurupa RV Park.
Space considerations: RV sites vary significantly in size and arrangement. At Newport Dunes RV Resort, a camper notes, "I hope you like cozy. Neighbor in campsite next to us yapped his belligerent drunken mouth all weekend," highlighting the proximity of sites at some locations.
Reservation timing: Popular facilities require advance planning, especially for premium sites. "Would absolutely stay here over and over! Ok, so it is just a parking lot, but they do it well! Little tufts of fake grass (real on one side, none on the cheap spots) with full hook ups," explains a visitor to Anaheim Harbor RV Park, noting the differences between standard and premium sites.
