Best RV Parks & Resorts in California

Yosemite. The redwoods. Big Sur. World-famous outdoor destinations abound in California. There are so many that you couldn’t possibly explore all the richness the state offers in one lifetime. The trick when camping in California is managing so many possibilities. Once you've visited the famous sites, try some creative approaches to camping in California.

When you think Napa Valley, you think of wine, not camping. But you can plan a wine vacation from behind the flap of your tent. Set up in one of the valley’s campgrounds then visit the many casual tasting rooms that won't mind dirt under your fingernails. When you tire of drinking wine, hike Mt. St Helena, a dormant volcano. Or walk through the Petrified Forest, a forest that was turned to stone by the last eruption of the volcano. Or visit California’s Old Faithful, a nearby geyser.

Once you have found camping in California’s Half Dome in Yosemite Valley, center yourself in Tuolumne Meadows, a more remote section of the park with its own collection of charming granite domes. Here's a secret: Instead of joining the crowds of day hikers on the meadow's most popular trails, follow the backpackers north on the famed John Muir Trail. The trail meanders through meadows, along a river below alpine peaks. And best of all, the first 8 miles of this trail out of Tuolumne are flat. Hike until you find a spot to watch the marmots, then return to your campsite. For more, backpack another 23 miles to Reds Meadow where you can catch a shuttle back up to Tuolumne.

With a little effort, you can spend the rest of your life camping in California and have a new adventure every time.

Best RV Sites in California (2,400)

    1. Rancho Jurupa RV Park

    17 Reviews
    Riverside, CA
    Website
    +1 (951) 684-7032

    $40 - $55 / night

    "Very spacious and good for big rigs. LOTS of activities for families (splash pad)."

    "The lakeview area has dirt roads, sparse grass and a few spots close to the lake. The Cottonwood campground has concrete pads and well maintained grass throughout."

    2. Tahoe Valley Campground

    28 Reviews
    South Lake Tahoe, CA
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "We had a great time at this winter paradise!! South Lake Tahoe had gotten 20 inches of snow in the 14 days prior to our arrival, then got four more inches while we were there."

    "he showed us where to drop our tow and even helped us…..He helped my husband back into our site and made sure our slide outs were out and everything before heading off."

    3. Sun Outdoors Santa Barbara

    19 Reviews
    Goleta, CA
    Website
    +1 (805) 879-5751

    "Been here in all seasons. Normally very nice weather. Had back in and pull through sites, all good experience. Great trails to hike or Mt. Bike ride. Easy access to the beach. Very friendly staff."

    "Clean facility. Heated pool and jacuzzi. Concrete pads and lots of trees. Connected to El Cap Canyon that has cabins and yurts. A really great store there with events like wine tasting and concerts."

    4. Sun Outdoors Paso Robles RV Resort

    18 Reviews
    Paso Robles, CA
    Website
    +1 (805) 242-4700

    $119 - $219 / night

    "This is a resort style park with all the amenities. We used both pools and spas daily even in December. Sites are gravel with concrete pads. All have fireplaces and seemed appropriately level."

    "We have stayed there 4 times, in all seasons actually. A nice glamping spot, clean and well organized. With pool and other amenities, it is great for kids and without kids."

    5. Sun Outdoors San Diego Bay

    12 Reviews
    Coronado, CA
    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."

    6. Yosemite Pines RV Resort & Family Lodging

    23 Reviews
    Groveland, CA
    Website
    +1 (209) 962-7690

    "Beautiful trees, paved roads for biking or scootering, hooting owls in the trees, huge unusual pine cones, a nature trail that goes to an old gold mine. Really special place."

    "No Verizon or T-Mobile coverage. Wifi available for purchase."

    7. San Francisco RV Resort

    15 Reviews
    Pacifica, CA
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "It doesn't look like all of the pull-through spots are still pull-through really even though the campground map indicates they are."

    "It has a ca beach town feel, but is just 20 minutes from San Francisco. Walgreens, Safeway, and a couple coffee shops, local bakery and restaurants all walking distance."

    8. Escondido RV Resort

    12 Reviews
    Escondido, CA
    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."

    9. Pacific Dunes Ranch

    11 Reviews
    Oceano, CA
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "Great staff, great long term campers, great amenities! Will definitely go back for another visit!"

    "Lots of permanent campers or long term folks. They had horseback riding and a small playground. We came in late and it was hard to find our map and site reservations."

    10. Fiddlers Cove RV Park

    18 Reviews
    Coronado, CA
    Website
    +1 (619) 522-8680

    "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."

    "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."

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RV Park Reviews in California

10000 Reviews of 2400 California 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.

  • A
    Aug. 30, 2019

    Clio's Rivers Edge RV Park

    Great RV Park

    Impressed with clean sites and tall pine trees. A very clean RV park and friendly staff. Call for reservations as its popular. Some lower sites had concrete pads for the provided table. Several seasonal private modular homes among the RVer. Secured large dog area with running creek within walking distance. A number of lower RV spaces within walking pathways to creek. Most were 30 amps and upper level had some 50 amps. Lots of back ends and pull throughs. Visitors must walk to the trash designated area fenced in with recycling bins. Only one bathroom building that housed laundry room. Shower stall in women’s area .50cent for 20 minutes and 2 toilet stalls that the door hits your knees a very weird old bathroom. We enjoyed the park and plan to return again.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 2, 2021

    Humboldt County Fairgrounds

    Good place for a few days

    Plenty of room for all RV’s large to small. 30 & 50 amp power and water. Clean restrooms, heated and free. Many long term residents. The spots are level, it felt safe enough. Quiet. Close to Ferndale, which is Must See. Access from Fernbridge of of 101 as the other roads are very twisty for all but the smallest RVs. Camp host was great! Short drive into Eureka. Patriot Gas has a car wash for big rigs. Not really a photogenic campground. Very open area surrounded by fields with cows, farms and trees in the distance. Used the RV dump as I left. It’s by far the worst RV dump that I’ve used. It works, but needs a complete rebuild. I suggest requesting a spot with full hookups.

  • Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 27, 2021

    Bertrand's High Desert Mobile Home & RV Park

    Good Place to Stop Over for a Night

    Came here after "visiting" the other so called RV park in this area. This is a nice place and we were greeted by the friendly maintenance guy as soon as we pulled in. 

    For overnighters there is a separate area from the long term residents with level pull through sites and full hook ups (20, 30 and 50amp) for $30/night.  One of us felt that being secluded away from the main park gave the overnighters area a spooky lonely vibe at night (the other of us didn't feel that way and felt fine).

    There is also a self pay drop box (if you need to pay with credit card or want a receipt pay at the office) right outside the fenced overnighter area which also has an easily accessed dump station and potable water for $10 fee if you just need to dump and fill.

    The friendly maintenance guy came around to make sure we had everything we needed after we set up. This is right off of Hwy 178 so there is road noise but it quieted down at night. The area is clean and there are dumpsters available as well as a laundry room which is inside the residential area. Laundry was $1.75/wash and $1 for dryer. This park is a good place to stay the night or for a chore day while traveling through.

    Good cell service with AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile, unsure if park has WiFi available.

    There's also an RV parts store next door which we did not check out.

    Overall a nice clean place, nothing fancy or beautiful but a good place to clean up before heading back into boondocking.

  • M
    Apr. 15, 2021

    Topaz Lake RV Park

    Wonderful private RV campground

    We spend a month here every year and several weekends, too. It’s clean, the host, Julie, is very friendly and the spaces are great. Plenty of space for our 34’ travel trailer. Full hookups - water, electric and sewer and Cable tv, plus decent wifi. No fires are allowed, but you are right on the lake, with two docks and a beach with shade everywhere and amazing views, so who cares? There is a fish cleaning station, a laundromat, bathrooms with toilets and pay showers. There is also a small store and a freezer full of delicious ice cream treats. Pet friendly as long as your pets are leashed. There are two docks and you can dock your boat for a few. We leave our kayaks on the beach. Everyone is really friendly and Chuck, the maintenance man, could not be nicer or more helpful! He is a treat to chat with! A picnic table at every site, trees at every site and the lake has great fishing and boating. Can you tell we love this place?

  • 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.

  • Deidre G.
    Jul. 6, 2018

    Anaheim RV Park - PERMANENTLY CLOSED

    Disney Camping - Clean, Pool, Very Nice Restrooms/Showers

    Anaheim RV Resort is close to Disney and is on the Anaheim Resort Transportation (ART) bus route. They have full hook up sites and room for large rigs - back-in and pull through. They are very pet friendly and even have a dog walking/feeding service (for an extra fee). There is a small pool and hot tub. The restrooms/showers and newly remodeled and very nice! Sites are all level and fairly large. We've stayed here 4 times and will be back again!

  • Michele H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 10, 2022

    Furnace Creek Campground — Death Valley National Park

    Furnace Creek Death Valley

    Spaces were roomy, pull through had plenty of room for our tow vehicle, trailer and another vehicle. Good sized area with picnic table and enough space for a large pop up and tent. Full hookups were nice, be prepared for high temps even in the spring. It was over 100 in April but the overnight temps were very comfortable.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 25, 2024

    San Lorenzo Park

    Easy, Convenient & Pretty

    What a find! Mostly level, mostly gravel and grass, mostly pull through sites. Water, and 30 amp and 12 V available. Not sure about 50 amp. Good cell service, bathrooms, showers and a dump station round out the on-site conveniences. Firings and picnic tables with a choice of well-shaded or solar-friendly sites. A nice walking path, circles the campground and is well used in the mornings and evenings by locals running or walking dogs and babies. The first half of the park has a rustic agriculture, museum, and lots of old farm equipment on display. There are also spaces to rent for parties and events with their own parking area separate from the campground. King City has grocery, gas, some restaurants and some shops just outside of the park.


Guide to California

California offers a diverse range of RV camping experiences, from scenic coastal spots to serene mountain retreats, making it a top destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

RVers appreciate amenities like full hookups and clean facilities

Some parks have unique activities and attractions

  • Tahoe Valley Campground provides easy access to outdoor activities like hiking and biking, perfect for families looking to explore the area.
  • At Malibu Beach RV Park, visitors can enjoy stunning ocean views and beach access, making it an ideal spot for sunbathing and water sports.
  • Camp Edison is located near a beautiful lake, offering opportunities for swimming, fishing, and boating, ensuring a fun-filled camping experience.

Big rigs should check out spacious sites and scenic views

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do RV resorts in California typically cost during peak season?

California RV resort prices vary significantly during peak season (summer months and holidays), typically ranging from $35-150 per night depending on location, amenities, and proximity to attractions. Topaz Lake RV Park offers full hookup sites with water, electric, sewer, cable TV, and WiFi at moderate rates, making it a popular choice for monthly stays. Public campgrounds like Rancho Seco Recreation Area provide more affordable options at around $25-35 for water and electric sites. Coastal and popular tourist destination RV parks generally command premium prices, while inland and desert locations tend to be more economical. Many parks offer discounts for extended stays, off-peak visits, or membership programs like Good Sam or military discounts.

What are the best RV parks and campgrounds in California for amenities and location?

California offers exceptional RV parks with premium amenities and prime locations. Mission Bay RV Resort in San Diego features big-rig friendly pull-through sites with a perfect location near De Anza Cove, offering beach access within walking distance. For those seeking coastal experiences, South Carlsbad State Beach Campground provides oceanfront camping with full amenities. Military members can enjoy Fiddlers Cove RV Park, a well-maintained facility on San Diego Bay with 20/30/50 amp power and water hookups. These parks combine convenient locations with essential amenities like clean facilities, level sites, and proximity to attractions, making them ideal bases for exploring California's diverse landscapes and urban centers.

What are the most scenic RV camping destinations in Northern California?

Northern California boasts breathtaking RV camping destinations surrounded by diverse natural beauty. Clio's Rivers Edge RV Park offers clean sites beneath towering pine trees with a running creek nearby, providing a serene forest setting. Humboldt County Fairgrounds serves as an excellent base for exploring the majestic redwood forests and is conveniently located near must-visit Ferndale. For coastal views, Mackerricher State Park Campground near Mendocino offers spectacular ocean vistas. The region's camping options also include Elk Prairie Campground in the redwoods and sites near Mount Shasta, all providing access to Northern California's diverse landscapes of mountains, forests, rivers, and coastline.

Which California RV campgrounds offer full hookup sites year-round?

Several California RV campgrounds provide year-round full hookup sites to accommodate campers in all seasons. Bertrand's High Desert Mobile Home & RV Park offers level pull-through sites with complete hookups (20/30/50 amp electric, water, and sewer) available throughout the year. Furnace Creek Campground in Death Valley National Park maintains full hookup sites even during extreme weather conditions, with spacious pull-through spots that can accommodate large rigs and tow vehicles. Other reliable year-round options include Pinnacles Campground near Pinnacles National Park and various private RV resorts in moderate climate areas like San Diego, Palm Springs, and the Central Valley, ensuring camping comfort regardless of season.