Campland is located in Mission Bay, San Diego, very close to Sea World. It’s also easy to get to major highways from there if you want to go to other parts of San Diego. It is located within the huge city park facing the sea, in a protected entrance, on the north side of the park.
The sites in Campland are very close together. They are sometimes separated by low walls that can prevent small children from wandering, but that is not enough to keep your neighbors out of your business, or that you do not listen to theirs.
People who review Campland online give it high or very bad ratings. People who like it praise their children’s activity program and like how many activities they have for people of all ages. People who give low marks complain that it is too crowded and noisy, especially on holiday weekends. And they say unsupervised children seem to be running everywhere. One reviewer used the words chaos to describe it. Another reviewer mentioned that there have been problems with robberies at the camp.
What facilities are there at Campland on the Bay?
Campland on the Bay is a large RV park with 600 spaces. It has RV sites with full hookups and can handle large rigs with tow vehicles. Some of their sites are pull-through, but others are back-in only. Tent sites also available.
With so many sites, it is not surprising that they have a wide range of camping options. They are tiered, ranging from sites close to the beach with full hookups to primitive tent-only sites that are perfect for tent campers on a budget.
The campground has everything you would expect in basic terms: restrooms, showers, a dump station, laundry facilities, a general store, and propane service. It also offers cable TV connections, barbecue facilities and Wi-Fi internet access. However, many visitors report that the WiFi is spotty, with some saying they were unable to access it.
They have a dinner and a snack ba r – and if exceeded, you can use the gym and pool. Or rent a bike and exercise pedaling through the big city park.
There is a marina next to Campland with 124 docks and a boat launch ramp. You can rent boats and other vessels at the marina. At Mission Bay, you can also fish from shore. People report catching berries, halibut, and croaker, as well as bat rays and leopard sharks. You will need a California fishing license if you want to try dinner.
You can also go bird watching at the nearby bird sanctuary. About 500 species of birds have been seen in San Diego County, in part because it is on the Pacific route. From the Mission Bay Wildlife Preserve, which is located next to Campland, you can get an unobstructed view of Belding’s endangered light-legged Clapper Rail and Savannah Sparrow. Other common bird species in Mission Bay include swallows, grebe, pelicans, and herons.
What you need to know before going to Campland on the Bay
Pets are welcome at Campland but must be on a leash while outside. There are some restrictions on the breeds and where they can go, which you can read on their website.
Campland is privately owned, and you can book online on their website. Before you do that, take a few minutes to review your camp map and have this list of camp types handy to understand what each one offers.
How to get to Campland on the Bay
Campland On The Bay
2211 Pacific Beach Drive
San Diego, CA
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