Campland Rules & Regulations

The rules and regulations are for the benefit of all campers and guests. If a particular camper is unable or unwilling to comply with these rules and regulations, they will be asked to leave the park immediately.

Hospitality Rangers

Our Rangers are available to assist you 24 hours a day. If you need assistance, please feel free to stop a Ranger as they patrol, or call them at 858-581-4219, or pick up any House Phone located at the A, D, G, M, and N bathrooms.

• Check-In time is 2:00 pm
• Check-out time is 12:00 noon
• Want a late check-out? Please ask at the Registration Desk on the morning of your departure. We can grant late check-outs based on availability only during winter months. Sorry, no late check-outs during the summer season.

Late Arrivals

Arrivals are considered late after 10 pm and we must restrict noise. You may be allowed to do a basic hookup on your site. For some sites or rigs you may not be allowed on the site until 8 am. We will provide alternate (no hookup) parking if available.

• Quiet Hours and Special Hours Quiet hours are from 11:00 pm TO 8:00 am. Please remember to turn off all outside TVs and radios and lower voices to a whisper at 11:00 pm to allow your neighbors a good night’s rest.
• If you are under the age of 18, please return to your campsite at 11 pm– when quiet hours begin
• Please, no generators between 10:00 pm and 8:00 am.
• At management’s discretion, music between 8 am and 11 pm must be at a volume as not to disturb other guests. Music language must be clean and family-friendly.
• Summer Hours: Central & Amphitheater Parks are open until 11 PM; Huff n’ Puff Park closes at 10 pm.
• Winter Hours: All public parks close at 10 pm and reopen at 8 am.
• Cancellation Policy Off-season (non-holiday): 24-hour notice required. Refund less $25.00 cancellation fee.
• Summer (non-holiday): 48-hour notice required. Refund less the $25 cancellation fee.
• Holiday: 72-hour notice required. Refund less the cancellation fee.
• Can't keep your reservation but don't want to cancel? You may change your arrival date for a future date without penalty providing you call the reservations office, and confirm new dates (800-422-9386) during business hours (8 am to 4:30 pm 7 days/wk).
• Reservations and Payment Policy Payment in full is required for all on-line booked reservations.
• Daily/Weekly guests must pay in full at the time the reservations are booked.
• Monthly Guests: $200 deposit up front is required ($225 required if the site number is guaranteed) and additional $300 deposit is paid upon arrival.
• You will receive an email confirmation upon receipt of payment.
• Guests can make reservations 2 years in advance as long as the one-year out reservation is paid in full or has the monthly deposit paid.
• Long Term Stay (off season only)A long term stay is 31 or more consecutive days.
• Long term stays cannot exceed 90 consecutive days.
• Monthly status will not be granted to those whose primary mode of camping is a tent.
• The following must be presented at check-in by Long term campers who wish to apply for the discounted rates - Delay in providing requested documents will result to rates reverted back to daily or weekly non-prorated rate.
  • Current Proof of Insurance
  • Current Registration for the RV and all driving vehicles (maximum 2)
  • Copy of valid driver's license
• Site inspection will also be a factor to determine long term stay eligibility.
• Rates based on 2 persons. Maximum of 4 persons only allowed at a monthly discounted rate. Dogs are limited to a maximum of 2 (see dog rules/restrictions).
• RV's and Other Vehicles All vehicles and trailers in the resort must have a valid Vehicle Pass.
• Only one sleeping vehicle allowed per campsite. Example: only 1 RV/Motor Home, Trailer, 5th Wheel, Tent Trailer, Truck Camper, Van conversion or any vehicle designed/approved for camping with beds.
• Campland on the Bay requires the use of a sleeping vehicle or tent. Passenger cars may not be used as the sleeping vehicle.
• Trailers and 5th wheels must be backed into a site. Hitches must face the street, unless you obtain the approval of management.
• Truck campers and shells may not be removed from their vehicles.
• ALL RV’s, including their slide-outs, must be parked at least 6 feet from any other RV.
• Sewer and water connections: All fittings and connections must be air-tight to meet city health codes.
• All vehicles and trailers in the Park must have a valid Vehicle Pass.
• Any gas-powered vehicle other than golf carts must be street legal.
• All Golf Carts must be QUIET, operated by a licensed driver, and have proper identification tag affixed (No Rhinos, Polaris Ranger or any ARV type vehicles are allowed)! Gas-powered golf carts must be shut down by 10 pm. Electric carts by 11 pm.
• All boat trailers must be parked either on your campsite or in a designated area with the proper vehicle pass. Please do not block or occupy sites other than the one you rented. If you have parking problems, contact a Park Ranger or the Registration Office. Vehicles parked in unauthorized areas or sites will be towed at owner’s expense.
• The maximum speed limit in the park is 5 M.P.H. for any vehicle with wheels, including bikes, skateboards, rollerblades, golf carts, and scooters. Please, be extremely cautious driving anywhere in the park.There are skaters, bicyclists, walkers and runners in both the daylight and evening hours. Drive conscientiously.
• Lights are required for ALL Powered vehicles operated after dark.
• RV's must have overall clean appearance, must not show major damage, and cannot leak fluids.
• Tents: Tents are not allowed on the beach, or staked on the asphalt. No tents on grass areas.
• Tents or ropes, of any kind, are not allowed to be tied to structures or trees.
• No clotheslines of any kind are allowed for safety reasons.
• There is a maximum of 4 pup tents, or 2 medium, or 1 large tent per campsite. Large tents are subject to approval of management. No tents on a long term basis.
• Sprinklers will come on during the night at all grass areas. Please secure your belongings and pitch your tent in designated areas so they won’t get wet.
• Maximum stay in a tent is 14 days, or 7 days in Primitive area in a 6 month period.
• No carpets on the grassy areas.
• Please Keep Your Site Clean Mechanical or other repairs are not allowed on your campsite.
• Utility or storage sheds are not allowed on campsites.
• Clotheslines are not permitted at campsites.
• Please do not tie anything to our trees, fences or windbreaks.
• Washing of Vehicles and Boats Washing of vehicles and boats in the Park is NOT permitted at your campsite, on any grass area, or on the pavement; with the exception of our official detailing/washing vendors. You may use the Marina ONLY – RINSE ONLY, NO SOAP. (Campland is next door to an ecologically-sensitive wildlife refuge. Any soap rinsed here goes untreated right into the Wildlife refuge and Mission Bay.)
• Beach Area Please enjoy our beach, but always remember no pets, glass, tents, or motorized vehicles are permitted on the beach.
• Refueling and gas containers are not allowed on the beach.
• All canopies must be placed against the curb. All canopies and personal property must be removed from the beach by 8 pm and cannot be set up until 8 am. No double up canopies. Personal canopies and personal property left on the beach between 8 pm and 8 am may be removed by Rangers. Campland is not responsible for any damage.
• The beach closes at 11 pm.
• Wildlife - Please, do not feed ducks, stray cats or wildlife. Please drive carefully and yield to wildlife. Wildlife is protected at Campland on the Bay.
• Campland on the Bay borders the Kendall Frost Wildlife Preserve. The animals may be admired but not handled. It is a felony to harm, harass or disturb wildlife, and is subject to a $20,000.00 fine and/or imprisonment (SEC. 597 CA STATE PENAL CODE).!
• Fires are permitted in fire rings only. One fire ring allowed per site. Do not stack fire rings or remove them from other sites.
• Dispose of hot charcoal briquettes in fire rings or Hot Coal Containers. Do not use trash containers.
• Warn your children of the dangers of playing on or around the fire rings.
• Stacking of pallets for bon-fires is prohibited.
• The maximum height of flames is 12 inches above the fire ring.
• NO FIRE RINGS ON GRASS OR ASPHALT.
• NEVER LEAVE A FIRE UNATTENDED!
• Firearms or Fireworks: Fireworks or firearms, of any kind, are not permitted at Campland on the Bay.
• Skateboards, Rollerblades and Skate Policy. Riding of skateboards is discouraged unless taking place in Campland on the Bay's dedicated Skatepark. Otherwise, riding of skateboards, rollerblades or skates can only take place at the rider’s sole risk and responsibility.
• Parents are responsible for the actions of their children and underage guests.
• They can be ridden on asphalt roads ONLY, not in buildings or on sidewalks, walkways, curbs and only in a safe and responsible manner (i.e. no “TRICKS” against curbs, railing, etc.). Exhibitionist maneuvers, tricks and other techniques that endanger the rider or others are prohibited. Courtesy and awareness of others and your surroundings is required at all times.
• When riding in the streets, particular care should be given to motor vehicles.
• Riders that do not comply with this policy may have their bike, boards or skates confiscated until their check-out from the property, or they may be evicted without refund of site rental fees.
• Campland on the Bay recommends that all participants wear standard protective gear such as helmets, wrist pads and knee pads.
• Any kind of night time riding or skating requires a forward projecting light. This means anything with wheels.
• Gas-powered skateboards, go-peds, or anything gas powered of this kind, are not allowed in the park.
• Only street legal motorcycles and scooters are allowed with a valid driver's license. California State Safety Regulation requires riders to be at least 16 years of age or older WITH a Valid Driver’s License and must wear a helmet at all times during riding. This policy, as well as others, is subject to change at any time.
• Skateboard Park: Helmets are required for all ages and must be strapped. No bicycles or scooters are allowed in the bowl. Only Skateboards and inline skates are allowed.
• Campland Pets/Dog Policy Pets are not allowed on the Beach, in the Cafe, Game Room, Restrooms, Laundry, Market, or any Grassy Area. Please use the designated Dog Walk Areas!
• Dog Owners must clean up any mess their pet makes.
• You must be able to control your pets at all times.
• Dogs must be leashed at all times (except in Dogwood Park). Leashes must be no longer than 6 feet.
• Dogs must not be left unattended outside of an RV or tent; any dog left unattended will be impounded.
• The maximum number of dogs per campsite for a Daily/Weekly Guest is three (3). For Long-Term guests, maximum number of dogs allowed is two (2).
• If your pet causes a disturbance you may be asked to leave the park.
• No Pitbull types or mixes; this includes American Bulldogs, American Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, Argentine Dogo/Mastiff, and No Rottweilers or other dogs with aggressive or uncontrollable behavior. Aggressive or uncontrollable pets will not be allowed in the park.
• Children: Children must be supervised at all times. Unsupervised children who cause disruption for other guests may be asked to leave the park with their entire group.
• Parents are responsible for their children’s safe conduct, and any injuries or damage they may incur or cause.
• Pool Hours & Rules (No Lifeguard on duty)Pool hours 9:00 am to 10:45 pm. Adults Only 9:00 pm to 10:45 pm, Children 9 am to 9 pm.
• Children 14 years & younger are not allowed unattended in the POOL AREA at any time.
• No one under 14 years of age is allowed in the Jacuzzi unsupervised for more than 10 minutes. No toddlers in the Jacuzzi at any time.
• NO GLASS ALLOWED.
• Only headphones and ear buds allowed for personal music.
• No Wheeled vehicles/toys (except for strollers and wheelchairs).
• NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY
• Campers' Visitors (Subject to availability)Visitors will be charged a day use fee at the discretion of management. Visitor’s vehicles will be charged a $20.00 parking fee during the summer and holiday periods. Overnight Guests will be charged a fee (maximum 8 people per site).
• Visitors are the responsibility of registered guest(s).
• Visitors are only allowed from 8am to 10pm. All visitors must vacate the property by 10:00 PM or register at the front desk by 8 P.M. for overnight camping.
• Walk-in's may be charged during special events or holidays.

Campers' Visitors Parking (Subject to availability)

Visitor’s must park in the “visitor parking area”, near the ranger booth, or in a staff directed parking area. A fee may be charged at the discretion of management. (Subject to site occupancy and available parking.) Car Passes required.

• Lock Your Valuables Unattended bicycles should be locked at all times. Coolers, refrigerators, etc, containing alcoholic beverages should be supervised by an adult or locked. Protect your valuables. Lock unattended camping equipment in your vehicle whenever possible.
• Campland is NOT responsible for your property.

Alcohol Drinking Games Drinking games such as beer pong or any other excessive drinking games will not be tolerated.