Southern California contains one of the strongest concentrations of military RV camping in the country. The current directory includes coastal Navy and Marine Corps parks, desert FamCamps, National Guard RV parks and inland installations that can work as destination stays or route stops.
Southern California military campground options
Admiral Baker RV and Picnic Park
Hookup details vary; see the campground page and official source.
View campground →Bayview Cottages & RV Park
13 dry RV sites; no utility hookups; marina restrooms nearby
View campground →Del Mar Beach & Marina Campground
Full hookups
View campground →Fiddler's Cove Marina & RV Park
59 RV sites and 2 tent sites with full hookups; 1 additional overflow site
View campground →Fort Irwin RV Park
Full-hookup and dry camping options; current Army MWR pricing lists both
View campground →Lake O'Neill Campground
RV and tent camping
View campground →Los Alamitos Legacy RV Park
14 RV sites; self-contained RV camping only
View campground →Los Alamitos Sunset RV Park
16 RV sites; self-contained RV camping only
View campground →March ARB FamCamp
Full hookups with 30/50A electric
View campground →Oasis RV Park & Lodge
Full hookups: water, sewer and 30/50A electric; dump station
View campground →NAF El Centro RV Park
Full-service sites with electric, water and sewer; Wi-Fi
View campground →San Onofre Beach Campground
Hookup details vary; see the campground page and official source.
View campground →Seabreeze RV Resort
85 concrete RV pads with full 30/50A hookups
View campground →Twilight Dunes RV Park
Electric, water, sewer
View campground →Choose by trip purpose, not just distance
A San Diego waterfront stay, a Camp Pendleton beach campground and a desert travel stop solve different problems. Start with the reason for the stop—coast, city access, transit night, beach recreation or desert route—then compare eligibility, reservation rules and site type.
Coastal versus inland planning
Coastal campgrounds can put you near major attractions but may have higher demand and tighter traffic conditions. Inland locations can be easier for through-travel or desert routes, but summer heat and long distances between services can matter. Neither category is automatically better; the best fit depends on your route and RV setup.
Large RV considerations
- Confirm total RV length, not just trailer or motorhome body length.
- Ask about the correct gate for an RV or tow combination.
- Check whether the site is full hookup, partial hookup or dry camping.
- Plan arrival outside peak traffic when the installation is in a dense metro area.