Regional guide
San Diego RV Parks: Beach Camping from Mission Bay to CarlsbadMission Bay RV Resort sits on the bay's west side, closer to I-5 and the Pacific Beach neighborhood. It is a different animal than Campland — smaller, more recently upgraded, and focused on the RV sites themselves rather than a sprawling amenity complex.
The resort offers approximately 260 paved full-hookup sites in the original south section, plus an additional 147 sites in the newer north section for a total of roughly 406 full-hookup sites. All sites get 30/50 amp electric, water, sewer, WiFi, and cable TV (cable in the south section; the north section relies on strong WiFi for streaming). The extra-long sites accommodate rigs up to 45 feet. Pull-through and big-rig-friendly options are available.
Mission Bay RV Resort won the RV Life "Best of the Best" Campground Award for 2025, which reflects genuine improvements the park has made in recent years. The south section is well-established with paved pads and mature landscaping. The north section is newer and unpaved, which some campers find less polished but others appreciate for the larger, more open sites.
Amenities include a pool and hot tub, a clubhouse with a lounge and game area, laundry facilities, modern restrooms with showers, and 24-hour security. The park is about five minutes off I-5, and Pacific Beach's restaurant and bar scene is a short bike ride or rideshare away. SeaWorld is a 10-minute drive. The San Diego Zoo is 15 minutes.
Read the guide →