6 Perfect Southern California RV Camping Destinations

California is one of the most diverse places in the US. In this one state, you can find so many different areas and landscapes. These include towering forests, snow-capped mountains, rocky beaches, roaring rivers, endless deserts, icy lakes, and so much more. The variety of landscapes and endless beautiful places to visit make California an excellent vacation destination. For this reason, many RVers love road tripping and camping in California. With a large assortment of state parks, Harvest Hosts locations, national parks, campgrounds, and RV parks, there is no shortage of amazing locations to stay and play all over this wonderful state. To begin, we’ll share the best places to RV camp in Southern California, near the coast. With two big cities, several national forests, the Mojave and Sonoran deserts, several mountain ranges, and endless coastlines, there is so much to do and see in Southern California. So buckle up and let’s head on down to our first destination in sunny San Diego.

1. Mission Bay RV Resort - San Diego, CA

San Diego is the heart of all things fun in the sun. In this one small area, you can find countless gorgeous beaches, an award-winning zoo, the famous Legoland, hundreds of incredible places to eat, historic Coronado Island, and so much more. Within the city of San Diego, you can find multiple historic districts, each chock full of arts, food, drinks, culture, and more. This is the perfect city to visit year round for warm, tropical adventures that the whole family can enjoy. Mission Bay RV Resort is one of the best places for RV camping in San Diego and is located just minutes from many of San Diego’s most popular attractions. This beautiful and spacious RV park offers a variety of full hookups campsites, some with bay views, and others of various sizes, all just steps from the ocean. This resort accommodates big rigs and pets, so it’s an excellent stop at any time of year. 

2. Vineyard Grant James - Ramona, CA

On the outskirts of San Diego county, you can find Ramona, California. We hope you like wine because this region is home to over 30 wineries! The sunshine, altitude, and soil composition make this the ideal climate for the variety of vineyards- and also make it perfect for vacations. The town of Ramona doesn’t just pair cheese with their variety of wines, but their perfect pairing also includes art. On weekends, they have a small art gallery open to the public in historic downtown Ramona. While you’re downtown, be sure to view the large murals that colorfully illustrate the town’s history.We will be taking you to one of our favorite wineries that also happens to be a . Nestled in the hills of San Diego county, Vineyard Grant James is truly a perfect blend of luxury and country. They offer quite the variety of whites, reds, and rosé wines. This location is actually ranked #2 in the United States by , so it’s not to be missed when visiting the San Diego area.