Highest-rated campgrounds in the San Diego area by visitors

Camping is a favorite leisure activity among Americans of all stripes. According to KOA's 2025 Camping & Outdoor Hospitality report, the number of camping households in the United States has increased by 67% over the last decade. As of this year, 1 in 4 leisure trips involves camping.

When planning a camping trip, many factors must be considered, including the amenities. Car camping usually means driving up to your campsite, which allows campers to haul a few more amenities to the campgrounds. These sites may offer electrical outlets, public restrooms (including showers), and a grill or fire pit for cooking. RV camping and cabin rentals may also have these amenities within their units.

On the other side, backcountry or primitive camping usually involves hiking into a campsite with few to no amenities. For example, at primitive sites, campers may need equipment light enough to carry to their campgrounds. They may also need to hang toiletries to keep wildlife away and treat their drinking water.

The National Park Service manages campgrounds inside 130 park units across the United States. Each state also manages parks with campgrounds, and there are a myriad of privately-owned campgrounds, too. According to the Camping & Outdoor Hospitality report, more than half of people tend to camp within 150 miles of their home, but there are endless options for where and how to camp.

People typically must reserve a campsite ahead of time—up to a year in advance for some of the most popular sites. To help you get a head start on planning, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated campgrounds in the San Diego area using data from Yelp as of Aug. 19, 2025. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.

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Thousand Trails Pio Pico

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#27. Thousand Trails Pio Pico

- Rating: 2.5/5 (104 reviews)
- Address: 14615 Otay Lakes Road Jamul, California
- Categories: Campgrounds, RV Parks
- Read more on Yelp

Lilac Oaks Campground & RV Park

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#26. Lilac Oaks Campground & RV Park

- Rating: 2.8/5 (65 reviews)
- Address: 30821 Lilac Road Valley Center, California
- Categories: Campgrounds, RV Parks
- Read more on Yelp

All Seasons RV Park

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#25. All Seasons RV Park

- Rating: 2.9/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 30012 Hwy 395 Escondido, California
- Categories: Fishing, Campgrounds, Lakes
- Read more on Yelp

Santa Fe Park RV Resort

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#24. Santa Fe Park RV Resort

- Rating: 2.9/5 (81 reviews)
- Address: 5707 Santa Fe St. San Diego, California
- Categories: RV Parks, Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp

Lake O'Neill Recreation Park

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#23. Lake O'Neill Recreation Park

- Rating: 3.0/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: Lakeside Drive Oceanside, California
- Categories: Lakes, Fishing, Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp

Circle RV Resort

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#22. Circle RV Resort

- Rating: 3.0/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 1835 East Main St. El Cajon, California
- Categories: Campgrounds, RV Parks
- Read more on Yelp

La Jolla Indian Campground

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#21. La Jolla Indian Campground

- Rating: 3.0/5 (330 reviews)
- Address: 22000 Hwy 76 Pauma Valley, California
- Categories: Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp

Sweetwater Summit Campground

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#20. Sweetwater Summit Campground

- Rating: 3.2/5 (83 reviews)
- Address: 3218 Summit Meadow Road Bonita, California
- Categories: Parks, Hiking, Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp

Mission Bay RV Resort

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#19. Mission Bay RV Resort

- Rating: 3.4/5 (205 reviews)
- Address: 2727 De Anza Road San Diego, California
- Categories: Campgrounds, RV Parks
- Read more on Yelp

San Diego RV Resort

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#18. San Diego RV Resort

- Rating: 3.5/5 (92 reviews)
- Address: 7407 Alvarado Road La Mesa, California
- Categories: RV Parks, Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp

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Lake Jennings

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#17. Lake Jennings

- Rating: 3.5/5 (186 reviews)
- Address: 9535 Harritt Road San Diego, California
- Categories: Parks, Lakes, Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp

Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve

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#16. Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve

- Rating: 3.5/5 (357 reviews)
- Address: 9310 Fanita Pkwy Santee, California
- Categories: Parks, Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp

Oak Creek RV Resort

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#15. Oak Creek RV Resort

- Rating: 3.6/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 15379 Oak Creek Road El Cajon, California
- Categories: Campgrounds, RV Parks
- Read more on Yelp

Oak Knoll Campground

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#14. Oak Knoll Campground

- Rating: 3.6/5 (60 reviews)
- Address: 31718 South Grade Road Pauma Valley, California
- Categories: Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp

Campland on the Bay

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#13. Campland on the Bay

- Rating: 3.6/5 (756 reviews)
- Address: 2211 Pacific Beach Drive San Diego, California
- Categories: Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp

Vacationer RV Park

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#12. Vacationer RV Park

- Rating: 3.6/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 1581 East Main St. El Cajon, California
- Categories: Campgrounds, RV Parks
- Read more on Yelp

San Elijo State Beach Campgrounds

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#11. San Elijo State Beach Campgrounds

- Rating: 3.7/5 (164 reviews)
- Address: 2050 South Coast Hwy 101 Cardiff By The Sea, California
- Categories: Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp

San Diego Metro KOA

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#10. San Diego Metro KOA

- Rating: 3.7/5 (359 reviews)
- Address: 111 North 2nd Ave. Chula Vista, California
- Categories: Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp

Woods Valley Kampground & RV Park

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#9. Woods Valley Kampground & RV Park

- Rating: 3.7/5 (91 reviews)
- Address: 15236 Woods Valley Road Valley Center, California
- Categories: Campgrounds, RV Parks
- Read more on Yelp

Sweetwater Summit Regional Park

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#8. Sweetwater Summit Regional Park

- Rating: 3.8/5 (51 reviews)
- Address: 3218 Summit Meadow Road Bonita, California
- Categories: Parks, Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp

Sun Outdoors San Diego Bay

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#7. Sun Outdoors San Diego Bay

- Rating: 3.9/5 (184 reviews)
- Address: 825 East St. Chula Vista, California
- Categories: Campgrounds, RV Parks, Vacation Rentals
- Read more on Yelp

Dixon Lake

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#6. Dixon Lake

- Rating: 4.0/5 (114 reviews)
- Address: 1700 North La Honda Drive Escondido, California
- Categories: Parks, Fishing, Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp

Escondido RV Resort

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#5. Escondido RV Resort

- Rating: 4.0/5 (107 reviews)
- Address: 1740 Seven Oakes Road Escondido, California
- Categories: Campgrounds, RV Parks
- Read more on Yelp

Oceanside RV Resort

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#4. Oceanside RV Resort

- Rating: 4.2/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 1510 South Coast Hwy Oceanside, California
- Categories: RV Parks, Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp

South Carlsbad State Beach

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#3. South Carlsbad State Beach

- Rating: 4.2/5 (371 reviews)
- Address: 7201 Carlsbad Blvd. Carlsbad, California
- Categories: Beaches, Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp

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Paradise by the Sea Beach RV Resort

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#2. Paradise by the Sea Beach RV Resort

- Rating: 4.3/5 (493 reviews)
- Address: 1537 South Coast Hwy Oceanside, California
- Categories: Campgrounds, RV Parks
- Read more on Yelp

Indian Hills Camp

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#1. Indian Hills Camp

- Rating: 4.4/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 15763 Lyons Valley Road Jamul, California
- Categories: Summer Camps, Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Madison Troyer, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 199 metros.