Campland on the Bay anchors the resort category in Pacific Beach with RV hookups, tent sites, and furnished cabins on the northeast shore of Mission Bay in 92109. Baja Sur Vacation Rentals rounds out the two-listing roster with a rental-style resort format near the boardwalk.
804 San Luis Obispo Pl, San Diego, CA 92109
+1 888-332-8477
Verified2211 Pacific Beach Dr, San Diego, CA 92109
+1 858-581-4200
VerifiedCampland on the Bay is a waterfront RV, tent, and cabin resort on the northeast shore of Mission Bay in Pacific Beach. The property stretches along the bay with sites that range from full-hookup RV pads to primitive tent spots to furnished cabins with kitchenettes and bay views. It is the only camping-format lodging in the Pacific Beach and Mission Beach area, and one of the most searched lodging names in all of San Diego.
The resort operates year-round but peaks in summer, when families, RV travelers, and groups fill the property for weeks at a time. Bay access is direct from the campground — guests launch kayaks, paddleboards, and small boats from the shoreline without needing a separate marina or rental. Fiesta Island sits across a short stretch of bay water, and the Mission Bay Bike Path connects the resort to Belmont Park and the beach communities to the west.
Campland rates vary by accommodation type and season. RV hookup sites and tent spots run at the lower end of the nightly range, while furnished cabins with bay views cost more but remain competitive with the mid-range hotels in the area — and cabins include kitchen facilities that cut meal costs. Summer rates, particularly in July, run significantly higher than winter rates across all site types.
The value case for Campland strengthens for longer stays and larger groups. A family of five in a cabin often pays less per person per night than the same family would in two hotel rooms on Mission Boulevard. RV travelers who bring their own rig pay only the site fee. Guests should book summer stays well in advance — July and August sites fill months ahead — while shoulder-season visitors in April, May, and October can often book closer to their travel dates at reduced rates.
Campland on the Bay is the primary camping destination on Mission Bay, offering waterfront tent sites with direct bay access and shared restroom and shower facilities. Mission Bay RV Resort sits nearby with a separate set of RV sites geared toward both short-term visitors and extended-stay guests who want a bay-side home base.
Beyond Pacific Beach, San Diego's other coastal camping options require a longer drive. Humphreys Half Moon Inn in Point Loma is a hotel rather than a campground, but travelers looking for waterfront lodging outside Mission Bay often compare the two areas. Campland's Mission Bay location puts campers within biking distance of the beach, SeaWorld, and Belmont Park — a combination that no other campground in the San Diego metro can match.
Campland is one of the most family-oriented lodging options in Pacific Beach. The bay-side location means calmer water than the open ocean — children can wade, kayak, and paddleboard in Mission Bay without the rip currents and wave breaks that make the ocean beaches more challenging for younger kids. The resort runs seasonal activities and programming during summer, and the campground atmosphere encourages the kind of outdoor, unstructured play that hotel pools cannot replicate.
SeaWorld San Diego is a ten-minute drive from Campland, and Belmont Park's roller coaster and arcade are accessible by bike along the Mission Bay path. Families staying in cabins get kitchen access, which helps manage meal costs over a multi-day trip. The property also works well for multi-family group trips — booking adjacent RV sites or a cluster of tent spots creates a shared basecamp with more space and freedom than a hotel floor. Vacation rentals in the neighborhood offer a different family-friendly format for groups who prefer a house over a campground.
Bay access defines the Campland experience. Guests launch kayaks and paddleboards directly from the campground shoreline into Mission Bay, and the calm, flat water makes it accessible for beginners and children. Fishing from the bay shore is available without needing a boat, and the Mission Bay Bike Path passes through or adjacent to the property, connecting riders to Fiesta Island, Crown Point, and the beach boardwalk.
On-site amenities include fire pits, a general store, and seasonal events that range from movie nights to holiday gatherings. The campground's location on the bay also puts guests within a short bike ride of the Mission Beach boardwalk, Belmont Park, and the Giant Dipper roller coaster. Evening sunsets over the bay are a draw on their own — the west-facing shoreline at Campland catches the light differently than the open-ocean beaches, with the water reflecting the sky in both directions.
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