Best RV Parks & Resorts near Valley Center, CA

Valley Center and surrounding areas offer several RV accommodations with varying amenities and facilities. Lilac Oaks Campground provides full hookup sites year-round, while Pala Casino RV Resort features premium concrete pads with 50-amp service in a spacious layout. Escondido RV Resort maintains level sites with full hookups and resort-style amenities including a heated pool, situated conveniently off I-15. Champagne Lakes RV Resort accommodates big rigs with full hookup sites around fishing lakes, though with some tight spacing between units. "The spots are very big at Pala, with a 5-8 minute walk from your camper to the casino, and they allow early check-in and late checkout."

Several campgrounds in the region maintain dump stations with both on-site and nearby options available. Most RV parks enforce RV age restrictions, with some requiring photo verification before booking older models. Cell service remains reliable throughout most Valley Center area resorts, though coverage may fluctuate in some canyon locations. Reservations are strongly recommended during peak travel periods, especially for weekend stays at casino-adjacent properties. During summer months, electrical demands for air conditioning can occasionally strain 30-amp connections. Pet policies vary significantly between properties, with dedicated dog parks available at Escondido RV Resort and leash requirements strictly enforced at others. Propane refill services are limited, requiring advance planning before arrival.

Best RV Sites Near Valley Center, California (197)

    1. Escondido RV Resort

    12 Reviews
    Escondido, CA
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 239-5273

    "Beautiful RV resort with short drives to the beach, San Diego, and casinos. Full hook ups, pool, dog walk."

    "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."

    2. Olive Avenue RV Resort

    4 Reviews
    Vista, CA
    14 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."

    3. Thompson Palms Campground

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

    $50 - $30 / night

    4. Lilac Oaks Campground

    7 Reviews
    Valley Center, CA
    4 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"

    5. Pala Casino Spa Resort

    8 Reviews
    Fallbrook, CA
    10 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."

    6. Circle RV Resort

    9 Reviews
    San Diego, CA
    29 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."

    7. Ramona Oaks RV Resort

    4 Reviews
    Ramona, CA
    17 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. Pechanga RV Resort

    8 Reviews
    Temecula, CA
    16 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."

    9. Oceanside RV Resort

    15 Reviews
    Oceanside, CA
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (877) 864-2728

    "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."

    "Overall liked this rv park, close to town for us to explore all the restaurants close by. Beach is a 5-10 minute walk. Staff was friendly ask for Diana sweetheart."

    10. Oak Creek RV Resort

    2 Reviews
    Lakeside, CA
    Website
    +1 (619) 439-0268
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RV Park Reviews near Valley Center, CA

1610 Reviews of 197 Valley Center 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 Valley Center

RV camping near Valley Center, California offers a variety of full-hookup sites with differing privacy levels and proximity to local attractions. Located in northern San Diego County at approximately 1,300 feet elevation, the area experiences hot summers with daytime temperatures frequently reaching the 90s and mild winters. Water conservation measures are common at most campgrounds, particularly during summer months when limited rainfall creates dry camping conditions.

What to do

Fishing opportunities: Lilac Oaks Campground features a fishing pond where visitors can enjoy catch-and-release fishing. "I did catch a few sun fish" in their small lake, notes Jesse C., though the lake "isn't pretty or swim-able."

Casino entertainment: Pala Casino RV Resort offers easy access to gaming and entertainment. "Within 30 min of the park, there are plenty of hiking trails and wilderness to explore. If you are looking for a place off the beaten track around San Diego this is a great option," explains Berton M.

Swimming and relaxation: Many RV parks maintain heated pools and hot tubs for guest use. At Escondido RV Resort, the drainage system proved "impeccable, preventing any issues with mudslides even in such extreme weather" during heavy rain and hail, according to John H.

What campers like

Spacious sites: Many campers appreciate parks with room to spread out. At Escondido RV Resort, Jeff T. notes: "Amazing amenities. Dog park, pool, clubhouse. We loved site 3 so close to the amenities and restrooms. Overall amazing stay."

Clean facilities: Well-maintained bathrooms and showers are consistently mentioned in positive reviews. "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," warns a visitor to Pechanga RV Resort.

Shuttle services: Casino RV parks often provide transportation to gaming facilities. At Pechanga, "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."

What you should know

Age restrictions: Many Valley Center area RV parks enforce restrictions on older RV models. At Olive Avenue RV Resort, one visitor reports being "arbitrarily rejected accepting our motorhome based on a picture I sent, which they undoubtedly did not even check. Never explained why. Don't bother looking here if your rig is over 10 years."

Site levelness: Concrete pads at some parks have significant slopes for drainage. One camper at Olive Avenue RV Resort noted that "the city made them slope all the pads for water drainage … a huge amount! We maxed our our tongue on multiple boards to level off."

Noise factors: Several campgrounds experience traffic or transportation noise. At Oceanside RV Resort, a tent camper warns: "There is a rail right behind the tent sites so 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."

Tips for camping with families

Check playground availability: Some RV parks offer play areas for children. Ramona Oaks RV Resort features "a nice playground for the kids," according to Jesse C., making it suitable for family camping trips.

Consider pool hours: Swimming facilities often have limited hours. At Pala Casino RV Resort, "Pool hours kinda suck because they close at 5pm on weekdays but great heated pool and two hot tubs," notes Ryan K.

Look for tent options: While most sites cater to RVs, some offer tent camping. According to Jesse C., Ramona Oaks RV Resort has "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 that all night long you hear semi trucks."

Tips from RVers

Arrival timing: Consider requesting early check-in when available. At Pala Casino RV Resort, they "allow early checkin and late checkout" according to Ryan K., providing flexibility for travel plans.

Site selection: Request specific sites based on needs. At Escondido RV Resort, "Space 49 is small. The park is hilly. They didn't give us the right spot we needed when we made our reservations," reports Elaine R.

Seasonal considerations: Summer heat affects electrical usage. The drainage systems at Escondido RV Resort worked well even during extreme weather, with one visitor noting "everything continued to function seamlessly- from the electric hookups to the water supply" during heavy rain.

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