Best RV Parks & Resorts near Santa Ysabel, CA

RV parks near Santa Ysabel offer full hookup options with varying site dimensions. Ramona Oaks RV Resort provides electric, water, and sewer hookups with 50-amp service for big rigs. Stagecoach Trails Resort features spacious sites with full hookups and both 30 and 50-amp electrical connections. ["The park itself is clean, well-maintained, concrete, level pads, full hookups, 168 site spaces, 20-30-50 amp power," noted one visitor about Pechanga RV Resort.] Thompson Palms Campground has just three sites but provides full hookups including water, electric, and sewer, with 50-amp service available. Many parks accommodate larger vehicles with pull-through sites, though space between rigs can be limited at some locations.

Concrete pads at several resorts provide stable parking, but some parks have significantly sloped sites requiring leveling equipment. A visitor to Olive Avenue RV Resort remarked, "We had a pull through site with full hook ups; it was on a cement pad that was nice, but the city made them slope all pads for water drainage... a huge amount!" Dump stations are available at most parks, though some smaller facilities may not offer this service. Cell coverage varies by location, with stronger signals in valley areas and potentially weaker reception in mountainous terrain. Between November and March, temperatures remain mild enough for comfortable RV camping, while summer months can bring extreme heat to the desert areas east of Santa Ysabel. Most parks welcome pets, though specific designated areas and cleanup rules apply.

Best RV Sites Near Santa Ysabel, California (192)

    1. Escondido RV Resort

    12 Reviews
    Escondido, CA
    25 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. Ramona Oaks RV Resort

    4 Reviews
    Ramona, CA
    8 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."

    3. Thompson Palms Campground

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

    $50 - $30 / night

    4. Circle RV Resort

    9 Reviews
    San Diego, CA
    25 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."

    5. Oak Creek RV Resort

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

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

    6. Vacationer RV Park

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

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

    7. Thousand Trails Oakzanita Springs

    6 Reviews
    Guatay, CA
    17 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."

    8. Sun Outdoors San Diego Bay

    12 Reviews
    Coronado, CA
    41 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."

    9. Stagecoach Trails Resort

    2 Reviews
    Julian, CA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 765-3765

    $45 - $640 / night

    "Beautiful location, secluded, lots of space to get a big trailer in. It's off the beaten path, staying here for a few days, really like it!"

    "We came on a sunday in February and the store was closed nor did we have interaction with any staff, was rather quiet and we loved it. The camp sight was nice and bathroom facilities clean."

    10. Sunrise Highway RV Park

    1 Review
    Mount Laguna, CA
    23 miles
    +1 (619) 339-9951
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RV Park Reviews near Santa Ysabel, CA

1395 Reviews of 192 Santa Ysabel 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.

  • 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.

  • J
    Nov. 26, 2021

    Thousand Trails Palm Springs

    Lovely TT RV Resort!!!

    The is a beautiful Thousand Trails RV Resort in Palm Springs, California! The park is large, very spacious and so clean! The gorgeous Palm trees are a little bit of a parking hazard, but they were here before we were! 😊 And besides, they are so beautiful to look at every day. The park feels like a day on beach with white sand to park on in most spaces, towering Palm trees, and brightly colored tropical flowers. What a treat in the winter! We are here in November and December and daytime high’s are in the low 80’s. The park is split in half with one side 30 amp FHU and the other half 50 amp FHU. For TT members, there is not an additional charge for 50 amp. Quite a deal! There is plenty of room to get out and walk in this park, along with a nice dog park, playground, billiards room, swimming pool and spa, horseshoes, 8 pickle ball courts, many laundry rooms and restrooms, and community recreation room. The surrounding mountains ranges are pretty amazing, too. This park is close to it all in the Palm Springs area and everything is within a short drive. Joshua Tree National Park and the Salton Sea is just over a half hour away. The Thousand Trails Palm Springs RV Resort is perfect and we will definitely be visiting again!

    For videos on this park and others, check out our YouTube channel: Jeff & Steff’s Excellent Adventure.

  • John D.
    Nov. 29, 2021

    Thousand Trails Palm Springs

    Concrete Condo Camping

    A well managed, well-kept park. Plenty of 50-amp sites, which usually means BIG rigs, are all back-in. The mature date palms and tight sites makes parking and manuevering diffecult for big rigs. Very lively community; lots of people out, kid playing. Proximity to Interstate 10 and railroad tracks makes it a bit noisy. But, it's NOT too bad. Plenty of TV stations along with 5G cell service. It's not in the rules so, I believe I'm allowed to wash my rig.

  • 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.


Guide to Santa Ysabel

Camping near Santa Ysabel, California sits at approximately 3,000 feet elevation in the rural highlands of San Diego County. The area features a transitional climate zone between coastal and desert regions, with oak woodlands and chaparral-covered hillsides defining the landscape. Winter temperatures typically remain above freezing but can drop into the 30s overnight, making propane heaters necessary for cold-weather camping.

What to do

Fishing at local ponds: At Ramona Oaks RV Resort, the small catch-and-release pond provides a relaxing fishing experience. "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," notes one visitor who found the fishing worthwhile despite the pond's modest size.

Visit Julian for dining and culture: A short drive from Stagecoach Trails Resort, the historic mining town of Julian offers local cuisine and shopping. "Julian is about 20 minutes away, cute little mountain town with a brewery and some good food!" reports a camper who appreciated the convenient access to civilization.

Agricultural experiences: Thompson Palms Campground offers unique farming interactions unavailable at typical RV parks. One camper 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!"

What campers like

Spacious sites with privacy: Campers praise the generous spacing between sites at Stagecoach Trails Resort. "Beautiful location, secluded, lots of space to get a big trailer in. It's off the beaten path, staying here for a few days, really like it!" one reviewer commented about the less crowded camping experience.

Pool facilities for warm weather: During summer months, rv sites near Santa Ysabel, California often include swimming amenities. At Sun Outdoors San Diego Bay, guests appreciate the extensive water features. "Large pool area. Splash pad for the little ones, bar for the bigger ones, activities poolside and HUGE TV! Food service as well," writes one visitor who found multiple ways to cool off.

Wildlife viewing: Natural surroundings create opportunities for animal sightings. "Beautiful wildlife, sunsets, sculptures, beach, marina, bike paths. The staff is well organized, prepared and professional," notes a camper at Sun Outdoors San Diego Bay, highlighting the natural encounters alongside resort amenities.

What you should know

Road access challenges: Many RV campgrounds near Santa Ysabel involve driving on winding mountain roads. At Thousand Trails Oakzanita Springs, one camper cautioned, "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."

Seasonal temperature fluctuations: At higher elevations, camping requires preparation for overnight cold. A visitor to Thousand Trails Oakzanita Springs advised, "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."

Highway noise considerations: Several RV parks near major roads experience traffic noise. At San Diego RV Resort, a visitor noted, "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."

Tips for camping with families

Look for kid-friendly amenities: Ramona Oaks RV Resort offers facilities specifically for children. "They do have a nice playground for the kids," reports one camper who appreciated the dedicated play area for younger visitors.

Consider tent camping options: While RV hookups dominate the region, some campgrounds accommodate tent campers. One visitor to Ramona Oaks RV Resort shared, "Ramona Oaks is exactly what it says RV Resort, they do have 4 tent sites available which are ok just very rocky. One thing i didn't like was the tent sites being so close to the main road."

Check for recreational programming: Facilities with organized activities help keep children engaged. "Nice quiet and clean campground. With a lots of hiking trails and activities to do," writes a visitor to Ramona Oaks RV Resort about the structured recreation options.

Tips from RVers

Concrete pad availability: Many rv campsites near Santa Ysabel feature stabilized parking areas. At Escondido RV Resort, a camper praised, "The drainage system at Escondido RV Resort was impeccable, preventing any issues with mudslides even in such extreme weather."

Security considerations: Gated campgrounds provide additional protection for vehicles and equipment. A visitor to Vacationer RV Park noted, "Not exactly a good part of town, but it is a gated park," highlighting how security features offset location concerns.

Site selection advice: Some campgrounds have significant quality differences between sites. At Vacationer RV Park, a long-term camper advised, "Some sites are nice and others are...not so nice. Pull-thru sites are well kept. Sites closest to entrance on the left are the nicest it seems. Everyone who stays in those sites have newer, better maintained RVs."

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