RV Life:
RV Best of the Best Award 2025
Good Sam:
Family Friendly Award
2025
Good Sam:
Top 100 Parks
2025
A RESORT EXPERIENCE WITH A CAMPING SOUL
LEGENDARY CAMPING
Campland on the Bay has a site with your name on it -- whether you're an RV veteran, a first-time tent camper, a family of five, or a couple looking for a long weekend escape. Set along the shores of Mission Bay in San Diego, our waterfront campground combines the ease of resort-style amenities with the freedom of the great outdoors. Pools, watersports, dining, live entertainment, planned activities, and 595 campsites, all steps from the water.
This is where San Diego comes to camp -- and has been since 1971. It's the kind of place that turns a camping trip into a tradition.
Here for years to come.
We've secured a lease with the City of San Diego for 15 more years. We opened our doors in 1971. See article about the lease extension.
CHOOSE YOUR STAY
595 Sites Along the Shores of Mission Bay
RV Sites
From Beachfront and Bayview, to shady sites, most with full hookups. Choose from a variety of sites steps from the water. View RV Sites.
Tent Sites
Cool bay breezes and easy beach access, with restrooms, showers, and dining nearby. Power and water included (except Primitive sites)
Extended Stays
Monthly and seasonal RV stays on Mission Bay. Availability from September 8 - June 30.
Find out about extended stays.
A FAMILY TRADITION
Where families return year after year
The bay is calling . . .
Make a Splash at Campland
From thrilling wave runner rentals and tranquil pontoon boat cruises to family kayaking on Mission Bay, dive into the perfect watersport adventure right from our resort shores.
Family Adventures
Learn morePontoon Boat Rentals
Fish for your Dinner
Enjoy the Pools & Spas
Wave Runners
Where kids are entertained. Parents can relax. And family memories are made.
Ditch the hotel & come camping
Where Families Return Year After Year
For generations, families have made Campland part of their vacation tradition. It's where kids make campground friends, parents reconnect around the campfire, and families create memories that last a lifetime. From sunset bike rides and beach days to outdoor movies and live entertainment, Campland brings people together in a way that few vacations can.
Many campers who visited as children now bring their own kids back to experience the same magic on Mission Bay.
Because the best family vacations aren't measured by where you stayed. They're measured by the memories you made together.
CAMPLAND HAPPENINGS
This week on the bay
The public is welcome.
Public Access to Campland on the Bay
Everyone should experience camping.
Free Camping Program for the Underserved
We believe the wonders of Mission Bay should be experienced by everyone. Our Free Camping Program offers underrepresented and underserved youth, families, and community groups the opportunity to enjoy overnight camping adventures at no cost. Applications for the 2026 season will open soon, expanding our outreach to make coastal recreation accessible to all.
The 2026 season is sold out.
NEVER BEEN CAMPING?
Camping, without roughing it
Plan ahead and save
- Reserve your site up to two years in advance and save.
- San Diego City residents: 20% off and priority booking
- Sign up to find about our specials via email.
Good to know
After reviewing our FAQ, if you still have questions, call our reservations team at (858) 581-4200.
Your nightly rate includes access to resort amenities such as our swimming pools, hot tubs, fitness center, marina area, playground, skate park, dog park, horseshoe courts, live entertainment (seasonal), and most on-site activities. Guests also enjoy direct access to the calm waters of Mission Bay.
We believe camping should feel like a full resort experience, not just a place to park.
Yes. Our extended stay season runs from September 8 – June 30. Learn more about extended stays.
Yes – Campland welcomes pets. We do have breed restrictions. See our pet policy by clicking here. We have an off-leash dog park called Dogwood Park.
Yes. Campland has a public boat launch next to the marina. Guest slips are available through our reservations team at (858) 581-4200. Limited trailer parking is available.
Yes – the beach is a public beach. The public can rent watersports, visit our cantina and market and use the public restrooms near the Cantina. We offer 33 free coastal access parking spaces available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
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Imagine tent camping by the beach
Tent Camping in San Diego by the Beach
For campers who love the simplicity of tent camping, Campland offers some of the most scenic tent camping in San Diego. Our tent sites place you close to the shoreline, allowing you to enjoy cool bay breezes and easy beach access.
Many guests choose Campland when searching for tent camping near San Diego that still offers amenities like restrooms, showers, dining, and activities. It’s a balance of nature and comfort that makes every trip memorable.
