FAQ's
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Questions About Reservations and our Policies
Check-in time is 2 p.m. Check-out is noon.
Yes – we allow tent camping. Tents are welcome at Campland on the Bay.
Pets are allowed with some restrictions. Pets must be leashed at all times.
PETS are not allowed on the beach or in any building. Please use the designated Dog Walk Areas. Pet owners must pick up after their pets in all areas of the Park. You must be able to control your dog at all times. Dogs must be leashed at all times (except in Dog Wood Park). Leashes must be kept no longer than 6 feet, including retractable ones. Pets cannot be left unattended outside of an RV or tent. Any pet left unattended may be impounded. The maximum number of pets per campsite for a Daily/Weekly guest is three (3). For Long-Term guests, the maximum number of pets allowed is two (2). If your pet causes a disturbance anywhere in the Park, your pet may be required to leave the Park.
PIT BULLS, BULLY BREEDS/MIX, ROTTWEILER BREEDS/MIX OR OTHER DOGS THAT MANAGEMENT CONSIDERS AGGRESSIVE OR UNCONTROLLABLE WILL NOT BE ALLOWED IN THE PARK.
Campland on the Bay’s Cancellation Policy for Reservations:
Cancellation fee is $25 or you may change your arrival date with no penalty.
Note: Summer weekends require a (2) two-night minimum stay (Friday-Saturday). Summer rates season begins Friday before Memorial weekend through Labor Day. The following holidays require a (3) three-night minimum stay and an additional $5.00 per night: Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years.
NO REFUNDS ON EARLY DEPARTURES on holidays and summer weekends.
Early departure fee is 10% of remaining credit.
Yes – we offer group rates ( excluding holidays and holiday weekends) from September through June.
Yes – we offer discounts for
- San Diego City Residents get a 20% discount.
- Active Military members (active Military ID required)
- Good Sam Members (must show proof of membership)
- AAA members (must show valid AAA card)
- Seniors age 65+ (mush show ID)
Proof is required at check-in. All discounts are applied at check-in.
Yes – we offer sites with full hook-ups. Here is our hook-up information:
- Side by side hook-ups
- Full Hookups (411 sites)
- Dry/No Hook-ups (18 sites)
- Water and Electric only (150 sites)
We do offer some pull-thru sites.
We have 26 pull-thru sites: K01 thru K20 (40-42 feet max)
And 6 in H section: H02, H03, H10, H12, H14, H16 (33-43 ft max)
Yes – you can reserve a specific site. There is an extra charge and reservations must be made via the phone. Call 858-581-4200 for site specific reservations. Other reservations can be made online.
Our rates are based on length of stay, site size, site amenities, and location within the resort. For stays of less than 31 days, you can reserve online. Reservations can be made up to two years in advance.
To view our rates, click here.
For extended stay rates, call reservations at 858-581-4200.
Questions About Amenities, Activities, etc.
Campland offers rental boats to all site visitors, plus boat rentals to the public. Visit our Marina page to reserve a waverunner, waterski boat, or pontoon boat. We also offer kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, and pedal boats.
Visit our Marina Page to learn more.
Campland on the Bay has free, “limited” wireless Internet access available to all campers during their stay. It is great for checking email or light web surfing.
Yes – we have a large laundromat on site. You can download an app prior to your arrival so no quarters are needed. Download CSCPay app on your mobile phone or tablet.
Yes – we offer one heated pools and two heated hot tubs. The second pool is left as the “cool pool” neither warm nor cold) for water aerobics, etc. Campland is full of amenities.
Yes – Campland has a marina on site and a boat ramp. We do offer guest slips which can be reserved through our reservations department at 858-581-4200. You can bring your own jet ski, however, we do not allow outside jet ski/wave runner rentals into the resort. We have wave runner rentals on site through Action Watersports. We rent pontoon boats at the marina. Click here to learn more about our watersports.
Yes – Campland is legendary for the variety of kids’, family and adult activities offered. Click here to see a calendar of activities for your stay.
Yes – we do offer on site RV and Boat storage. Learn more about our RV and Boat storage offerings.RV and Boat Storage Facilities
San Diego is home to world-class attractions that are within easy driving distance from Campland and Mission Bay. Sea World, Old Town San Diego, downtown San Diego and its famous Gaslamp Quarter, La Jolla Cove, the USS Midway, which is part of the Maritime Museum of San Diego, Balboa Park, Legoland and more are listed on our Attractions Page
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