Hiking trails, three pools, mini-golf, pickleball, volleyball, and a water slide give Vail Lake RV Resort a recreational footprint that goes well beyond a typical overnight stop. The lake itself is accessible on foot from the campground, and a 1.5-mile nature trail runs through the property. Nearby, Dripping Springs Campground sits just over a mile away for campers who want a quieter alternative in the same corridor.
Sites are gravel, generously sized, and come with electric and water hookups, but they are not level. Bring leveling blocks. Reviewers consistently note the road into the office is rough, with significant potholes that require slow, careful maneuvering in a larger RV. The park has a run-down feel in places, and the shower facilities in particular drew enough complaints that at least one reviewer opted to use their own RV shower instead.
That said, the campground has real draws. Staff get consistent praise for being friendly and helpful, and the bathrooms and laundry rooms are described as clean. A convenience store stocks basic camping supplies and snacks, and a cafe with an outdoor stage hosts events, including a notable New Year's Eve gathering. Cell coverage is solid enough for streaming. SmallRVLifestyle V. notes "for the summer there is a water slide separate from the pool area," which signals this campground sees the most activity between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Book ahead for summer weekends, and confirm discount program acceptance, as Passport America and Good Sam rates have been honored here before.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsVail Lake RV Resort is located in California near Cleveland National Forest
RV ParkDirections
From San Diego: Take Interstate 5 N to Interstate 8 E and take Interstate 15 N for about 40 miles. Take the Highway 79 S / Temecula Pkwy. Make a right, and head East for 9 miles. Our entrance is on the left. From Los Angeles: Take Interstate 10, 60, or 91 East to the Interstate 15 S. Drive South until you get to Temecula. The last exit before leaving Temecula is Highway 79 S / TEMECULA PKWY towards INDIO. Take this exit to the left, and head East for 9 miles. You will find us on the left.
Address
38000 Highway 79 South
Temecula, CA 92591
Coordinates
33.46873678 N
116.99492175 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 8/15/26
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 8/15/26- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/15/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 8/15/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 8/15/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/15/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
Drive Time
- 1 hr 4 min from San Diego, CA
- 1 hr 37 min from Los Angeles, CA
- 2 hrs 2 min from El Centro, CA
- 2 hrs 27 min from Oxnard, CA
