RV parks near Solana Beach, California range from basic sites to luxury resorts with full hookups. Located 25 miles north of San Diego, the coastal area experiences mild temperatures year-round, with average highs of 70-80°F during summer and 60-65°F in winter. Most campgrounds require advanced bookings during summer, with many properties enforcing a 10-year age restriction on RVs.
What to do
Beach access: The Oceanside RV Resort offers tent camping options with dedicated sites. "There are 5 spots where you can walk your stuff and camp right on the beach. Each spot was secluded and had a picnic table and a good size area for your tent," notes a visitor who appreciates the location's proximity to water.
Cycling trails: Mission Bay RV Resort features bike paths that connect to surrounding areas. "There is a bike path nearby that is awesome for young kids," mentions one reviewer, while another adds, "The bay and the marina are within walking distance and there is a restaurant at the marina."
Wildlife viewing: Visit natural areas near campgrounds for wildlife spotting. One camper at Sun Outdoors San Diego Bay shares: "Beautiful wildlife, sunsets, sculptures, beach, marina, bike paths. The staff is well organized, prepared and professional."
What campers like
Resort-style amenities: Many Solana Beach area RV parks feature pool facilities. "Great pool area. Splash pad for the little ones, bar for the bigger ones, activities poolside and HUGE TV! Food service as well," writes a satisfied guest about Sun Outdoors San Diego Bay.
Location convenience: Escondido RV Resort offers a strategic base for regional exploration. "Beautiful RV resort with short drives to the beach, San Diego, and casinos. Full hook ups, pool, dog walk," reports one camper, highlighting its access to diverse attractions.
Clean facilities: Well-maintained bathrooms are consistently praised. A tent camper at Oceanside RV Resort states: "The campsite has the MOST CLEANEST restroom and shower booths I have ever visited for tent camping," emphasizing the importance of quality facilities for non-RV campers.
What you should know
Noise considerations: Traffic and transportation sounds impact several parks. "If you are looking for the tent sites with quiet location: PLEASE STAY AWAY from here. The trains do not operate from around 10 pm, back on operating starting from 5 am," warns a visitor about sites at Oceanside RV Resort.
Site configuration challenges: Circle RV Resort has space limitations that affect the camping experience. "Not a lot of room to move around," notes a visitor, while another explains, "The roads are very narrow. People in office were very nice. It is gated so you need a code to get in."
Cell service variations: Connectivity differs between locations. "The phone service was non-existent, and the wifi didn't reach our spot. Apparently after speaking with other residents, it doesn't really reach most of the park. T mobile, ATT, And Verizon's phone service all are very poor throughout the park," reports a visitor at Mission Bay RV Resort.
Tips for camping with families
Pool facilities: Properties with swimming options provide entertainment for children. "We have had a really great stay at the Vacationer RV resort in San Diego," shares one family, while another visitor at Sun Outdoors mentions "a nice gym that opens to pool area, game room with pool table, scuffle board and poker tables. An arcade for the kids."
Playground access: Fiddlers Cove RV Park offers family-friendly amenities. "This is a great campground! Very clean, close to the bay, calm waters, and great amenities kayak rentals bike rentals and other great options!" writes a visitor highlighting the activities available.
Off-site attractions: Regional attractions supplement campground activities. "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," notes a visitor to San Diego RV Resort who appreciated the convenient location despite noise challenges.
Tips from RVers
Weather preparedness: Seasonal variations can affect camping conditions. "Despite facing challenging weather conditions with heavy rain and hail from an atmospheric river, everything continued to function seamlessly- from the electric hookups to the water supply," reports a visitor at Escondido RV Resort.
Leveling requirements: Olive Avenue RV Resort has site configuration issues that require preparation. "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 the pads for water drainage... a huge amount! We maxed out our tongue on multiple boards to level off," explains an RVer who stayed at the property.
Age restrictions: Some RV parks near Solana Beach enforce vehicle age policies. "Little pricey and has RV age restrictions but I sent pics and was allowed even though I was outside the age," shares a camper about their experience at Escondido RV Resort, highlighting the potential for exceptions with proper communication.
