Best Camping Spots & Outdoor Adventures
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Shoreline Park
Waterfront park with a pier & promenade. Mile-long scenic park offering a bayside promenade & fishing pier, plus picnic areas & public art.
South Shores Park
Park with a boat ramp & picnic tables. Small, basic park adjacent to Sea World offers a boat launch, an RV dump & several picnic tables.
Fiesta Island
Peninsula for picnics, parties & pooches. Vast island off Mission Bay with fire pits, dog parks, various water sports & 27 miles of beach.
Silver Strand State Beach
Ocean & bay beaches with RV campsites. Sandy space with ocean & bay shorelines offering fishing, swimming & picnicking, plus RV camping.
San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge
Preserved habitat for wetland animals. This salt marsh refuge is home to endangered birds & offers trails for visitors & seasonal tours.
Chollas Lake Park
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San Diego Metro KOA Resort
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Sun Outdoors San Diego Bay
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Ventura Cove Park
Small swimming beach with fire rings. Tiny waterfront park offering fire rings & picnic tables plus seasonal lifeguard-monitored swimming.
De Anza Cove Park
Beachfront volleyball & recreation area. Beachfront park offering volleyball courts, picnic space, a multiuse path, boat launch & playground.
Crown Point Park
Bayside park popular for picnics & boats. Spacious, grassy park known for boat launches also has bonfire rings, picnic tables & grills.
Chula Vista Bayside Park
Waterfront strip with paths & a pier. Public greenway with paved walking trails, a fishing pier & picnic tables, plus bay & city views.
Campland on the Bay
Well-equipped bayfront site for 500 RVs. Beachfront 40-acre RV resort with 2 pools, a gym, games room, restaurant & half basketball court.
Bayside Bonfires
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Rohr Park
Outdoor spot for sports & free-play. Green space with a playground & fields plus a walking trail, model train rides & an equestrian ring.
Lake Murray
Fishing, boating & a waterside path. Small boat rentals, fishing & many picnic areas, plus a walking & biking path along the reservoir.
Mission Trails Regional Park
Expansive recreational area with trails. 8,000-acre recreational park featuring 60 miles of trails, along with a lake for boating & camping.
Sweetwater County Park
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Sweetwater Summit Regional Park
Camping, hiking & horseback riding. Destination for outdoor recreation, including camping, fishing, hiking & horseback riding.
Eucalyptus County Park
Standard open space & picnic spot. Park & gathering place with a playground, picnic tables, a pavilion & horseshoe pits.
Mt. Helix Park
Peak with an amphitheater & city views. High point offering views of San Diego, with a large amphitheater hosting plays, lectures & events.
Santee Lakes Campground
RV sites, cabins & pools in a lake park. RV hook-ups & cabins in a 190-acre lakeside park with a clubhouse, 2 pools, showers & dog area.
Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve
Lake fishing, plus campsites & cabins. Staycation spot for locals with 7 man-made lakes for camping, boating, fishing & picnics.
Damon Lane County Park
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UC San Diego Recreation Outback Adventures
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Mira Mesa Park
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Santee Lake rv Resort
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Mountain Hawk Park
Picnicking, basketball & play equipment. 12-acre green space with picnic gazebos & trails, plus a basketball court, playground & splash pad.
Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
Trails, beaches, lagoons & wildlife. Acres of oceanside trails for exploring or exercising while spotting occasional dolphins or bobcats.
Crest Canyon Open Space Park
Scenic open space with a hiking trail. This tract of chaparral features hills, canyons & a day-use-only trail loop for hikers.
Goodan Ranch
Sprawling preserve with hiking trails. This tranquil 2,272-acre preserve is a hiking destination with canyons, ravines & rolling hills.
Sea Grove Park
Recreation lawn with an oceanfront view. Oceanside park offering lawns for relaxing & picnicking along with beach access.
Lake Jennings
Camping, fishing & picnicking spot. Laid-back option for tent or RV camping with lake & mountain views, plus fishing & picnicking.
Lake Jennings Campground
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Black Mountain Open Space Park
Hills, canyons & a trail with a view. 2,352 acres of hills, ridges & canyons. Hike or bike to a central peak offering a 360-degree view.
Louis A. Stelzer County Park
Leafy park with play areas & trails. A 310-acre wooded park offering play equipment, barbecues & a horseshoe pit, plus multi-use trails.
Flinn Springs County Park
40 acres with a stream & playground. Large 40-acre green space with a stream & gazebo, plus a playground & baseball fields.
San Dieguito County Park
Natural area with playgrounds & sports. This scenic park offers play & picnic areas, plus trails, baseball & basketball facilities.
4S Ranch Community Park
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4S Ranch Sports Park
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Fletcher Cove Beach Park
Waterfront viewing deck & a playground. Picturesque park with a viewing deck, grassy area & playground, plus tables & a basketball court.
Oakoasis County Preserve
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Annie's Canyon Trail
Hiking area in an ecological reserve. Rugged wilderness hiking paths in an ecological reserve with sweeping ocean & lagoon views.
San Elijo Lagoon and Ecological Reserve
Wildlife-watching & visitor center. Nature reserve with 7 miles of trails plus a visitor center with exhibits overlooking the lagoon.
CampsitePhotos.com
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Moonlight State Beach
Volleyball, kids' play area & snack bar. Sandy beach with a snack bar, playground, volleyball & tennis courts & recreation equipment rentals.
San Elijo Park
Picnicking, off-leash dog area & hiking. Green space with a dog park, community center & splash pad, plus playgrounds, trails & picnic areas.
Harmony Grove Village 4th of July Park
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Ridgeline Trailhead
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Double Peak Park
Hiking trails with panoramic vistas. Rugged, 200-acre park featuring a play area & hiking trails that lead to a summit with ocean views.
Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation
Coastal wetland & nature reserve. Protected wetland habitat with on-site parking & wildlife-viewing opportunities.
South Carlsbad State Beach
Campsites on a beachfront bluff. 200+ clifftop campsites with picnic tables & stairs to a beach park with 40+ acres for watersports.
Discovery Lake
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Leo Carrillo Historic Park
Historic park in the heart of a canyon. 19th-century hacienda in a secluded & meticulously landscaped park, home to numerous wild peacocks.
Rhino Adventure Gear
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Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation (Discovery Center)
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Dixon Lake Campground
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Agua Hedionda Lagoon
Tranquil wetlands with a nature center. Expansive lagoon & wetlands known for recreational activities & varied marine life & waterfowl.
Oak Riparian Park
Playground with a field & picnic spots. Scenic neighborhood green space next to trails with a playground, grassy field & picnic areas.
Daley Ranch Park
Nature reserve with hiking trails. Conservation area featuring 20+ miles of trails for hiking, biking & horseback riding, plus views.
Boomers Vista
Family fun center with mini-golf & more. National amusement center chain featuring mini-golf, go-karts, bumper boats & arcade games.
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