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Campland on the Bay

2211 Pacific Beach Dr., San Diego, CA 92109-5699 (Mission Bay Park)
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Puerto Ayero
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 3, 2013

Campland on the Bay, San Diego—or as my sister likes to call it Tan Diego—is what you get if you mixed a cruise, an RV park, summer day camp and a pre-race Nascar parking lot. It’s not camping. Unless you consider playing PlayStation in your tent and watching DirectTV—dish raised on arrival—on a flat screen TV that pops out on... More

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San Diego
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 17, 2013

Let me start off and say if your looking for a summer campground with large sites and a lot of peace and quiet this place is not for you. This campground my be crowded in the summer and some of the sites not that large but I would say it is one of the best campgrounds in the western U.S.... More

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Gig Harbor, WA
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed February 2, 2013

Stayed in a "standard" site not knowing what we were faced with. The close proximity of the sites was a huge shock. Our space was 20 feet wide with the neighbors so close we had to apologize for our sewer hookup right outside their door. Very uncomfortable! Perhaps short term visitors could be located away from the long term so... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 25, 2012

This campground has a lot of extras but you pay a higher price for it. We picked a standard site for a 24 foot trailer which was $60 per night (section G) plus holiday and site guarantee fees (another $50 ) We live only 1 hour away so we previewed the sites ahead of time. Some are very close...some are... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 21, 2012

We stayed here for 10 days as our last stop to relax a little after 2 months travelling around CAlifornia with our young kids. It is a great location as close to San Diego's main attractions, you can get to mission bay by bike in 2minutes and it has a heated pool, playground and market. Generally very clean. Some parts... More

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San Diego, California
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 26, 2012

I stayed here with friends for one night, i live in San Diego and it was my first time. This place is jammed packed with RV's and is wall to wall people during the summer, so beware. Alot of stuff for the kids to do, big blocked off swimming area in the bay, basketball courts, swimming pool (way too much... More

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Granada Hills, CA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 11, 2012

Every year for a several years I vacationed with my husband and 2 granddaughters at Campland. The sites are big. Each site was marked with gravel and had water and electricity. The power supply seemed to work well. The grass was neatly mowed and trimmed. This park is located in the heart of San Diego. The park contained lots of... More

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Senior Reviewer
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed September 24, 2012

The website looks so good. I was expecting so much. The place is really ran down. The campsites are tinny and the ground is a mess. The bathrooms are very clean I have to say. It was OK but I don't think we will be back.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 24, 2012 via mobile

This is a camp ground that is one of the cleanest I've seen. The ice cream store/mini restaurant needs some help but the whole camping experience is great. Bathrooms are cleaned several times a day, and staff on site is so friendly and helpful. Can't wait to go back next summer!

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Douglas, United Kingdom
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed September 21, 2012

Me and my wife have camped and bag rolled on holidays for many years, last year we slept on the desert floor in a canvas sleeping roll with the stars for company, and my wife and I loved it. About five years ago we slept in a dovecott in france with spiders dropping onto us all night followed by a... More

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Additional Information about Campland on the Bay

Also Known As:
Campland On The Bay Hotel
Campland On The Bay Hotel San Diego
Campland Bay
Address: 2211 Pacific Beach Dr., San Diego, CA 92109-5699
Region: United States > California > San Diego > Mission Bay Park
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Kids Activities Pets Allowed Restaurant Shuttle Bus service Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #11 of 40 Specialty lodging in San Diego
Price Range: $
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Campland on the Bay is San Diego's premiere campground. Dig your toes in the sand on our private beach. Catch some sun and fun on a sailboat from our marina. Enjoy one of dozens of activities and amenities for kids and adults that make Campland everyone's favorite. You'll find hookups for RVs, spaces for tent camping and luxury amenties. With so much to do and enjoy you may never want to leave. ... more   less 

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