Resort · San Diego · California
Campland on the Bay is a 40-acre waterfront RV resort on the northeast shore of Mission Bay in San Diego, California, and after fifty-plus years it is closer to an institution than a campground. With over 560 sites, multiple pools and hot tubs, a 124-slip marina, a skate park, a cantina with live music and direct bay beach access, it suits families, social groups and water-sports fans who want an urban vacation base 15 minutes from the airport, downtown and SeaWorld.
| Hookups | Mixed water/electric + full |
|---|---|
| Max RV length | Exact site |
| Cost | $72–$593 by season/type |
| Fees | Before 12.75% tax and optional/party-specific fees. |
| Reservations | Direct dynamic booking |
Source-backed: Official 2026 rates (checked 2026-07-18). Rates and site details change — verify with the operator before you book. Compare it with every other park we track in the price index.
Campland on the Bay is a 40-acre waterfront RV resort on the northeast shore of Mission Bay in San Diego, California, and after fifty-plus years it is closer to an institution than a campground. With over 560 sites, multiple pools and hot tubs, a 124-slip marina, a skate park, a cantina with live music and direct bay beach access, it suits families, social groups and water-sports fans who want an urban vacation base 15 minutes from the airport, downtown and SeaWorld.
Most RV sites have full 30/50-amp hookups with water, sewer, cable and free Wi-Fi; the marina RV sites have no hookups and a 10-night cap. Official 2026 summer rates start at $92 to $123 for water/electric, $115 to $232 for full-hookup categories, $268 to $396 for bay view, $340 to $497 for beachfront and $550 to $593 for the supersite, all before 12.75 percent tax and extras such as $10 per extra person and $5 per dog per day; winter drops to about $72 to $417. It is open year-round and books direct with dynamic pricing. The trade-offs are density, roughly 14 sites per acre, and weekend noise that runs from morning to near midnight in peak season.
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Full review
Campland on the Bay Review: 2026 Rates, Fees & NoiseA researched Campland on the Bay review — official 2026 summer and winter rates, extra fees, cancellation terms, Mission Bay amenities, density, noise, and other San Diego bay camping options.
Our verdict
Book it if you are a family or social group who will use the pools, marina and bay every day and want San Diego at your doorstep; skip it if you want quiet, space, a low nightly rate or anything resembling wilderness.
Yes at most RV sites: water, sewer and 30/50-amp electric plus cable TV and free Wi-Fi. The marina RV sites and tent sites are the exceptions; marina sites have no hookups and a 10-night maximum.
Official 2026 summer rates start at $92 to $123 for water/electric, $115 to $232 for full-hookup categories, $268 to $396 for bay view, $340 to $497 for beachfront and $550 to $593 for the supersite; winter runs roughly $72 to $417. Add 12.75 percent tax, $10 per extra person, $20 per extra vehicle and $5 per dog per day.
Campland does not publish a single limit; fit depends on the exact site and category you book. Confirm your combined length when reserving, and expect tight interior sites.
Yes. Book at campland.com or by phone; for summer weekends and holidays, reserve 3 to 6 months ahead. Bayfront sites sell first, and selecting a specific site costs $10 per night for stays up to five nights.
Yes. Winter rates are lower and the resort is far quieter, though some seasonal amenities may run reduced hours in December and January.
On peak-season weekends, yes: outdoor speakers, kids, the cantina's live music and 500-plus occupied sites keep it going from morning to late evening. Midweek and off-season stays are much quieter; request a site away from the cantina.
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