Baja California
RV Parks
The complete guide to 100–150 private RV parks and campgrounds on the Baja California peninsula — from San Felipe on the Sea of Cortez to Cabo San Lucas at the southern tip. Real photos, verified site counts, hookup specs, and booking contacts.
North to South
RV parks by region — entire Baja peninsula
Real photos, verified top parks, site counts, hookup specs, and what each region is best for.
San Felipe
Sea of Cortez · 120 miles from US border
Drive from border
~1 hr 45 min from Mexicali/Calexico border crossing
Best season
Nov–Apr (extreme heat May–Oct)
Total capacity
~130–150 total sites across 6+ parks
Hookups
Full hookups at Pete's, Kiki's, Victor's, La Palapa
Top park
Pete's Camp — 37 beachfront sites · $55+/night · Full hookups 30A/50A
Big-rig friendly: Pete's Camp, Victor's RV Park
Ensenada & Pacific Coast
Pacific Ocean · 80 miles from San Diego
Drive from border
~90 min from Tijuana/San Ysidro border crossing
Best season
Year-round (marine layer in summer)
Total capacity
~200 total sites across 6+ parks
Hookups
50-amp at Clam Beach (rare in Baja), 30-amp most others
Top park
Clam Beach RV Park — 82 sites · $30–65/night · 20/30/50-amp
Big-rig friendly: Clam Beach RV Park, Estero Beach Hotel & Resort
Valle de Guadalupe
Wine country · 20 miles from Ensenada
Drive from border
~30 min from Ensenada · 1 hr from Tijuana
Best season
Year-round · Harvest festival Aug–Sep
Total capacity
~40–60 sites total in the valley
Hookups
Full hookups at Guadalupe RV Park
Top park
Guadalupe RV Park — Full hookups, electric, water, sewer · Big-rig friendly
Big-rig friendly: Guadalupe RV Park
Detailed guide coming soon — contact us for recommendations
Loreto
Sea of Cortez · 700 miles from US border
Drive from border
~10 hrs from Mexicali (full day drive)
Best season
Oct–May (hot summers)
Total capacity
~50–80 sites across 3–4 parks
Hookups
Full hookups at Loreto Shores, basic at Rivera del Mar
Top park
Rivera del Mar — 25 sites · $18/night · 15-amp · Walking to Malecón
Big-rig friendly: Loreto Shores RV Park
Detailed guide coming soon — contact us for recommendations
Los Barriles & East Cape
Sea of Cortez East Cape · 90 min from Cabo
Drive from border
~14 hrs from US border (2-day drive)
Best season
Oct–May (kiteboarding Nov–Mar peak)
Total capacity
~120 total sites across 4–5 parks
Hookups
Full hookups at Playa Norte and Baja Sunrise
Top park
Playa Norte RV Park — Beachfront, 15–50-amp, laundry, WiFi, vet clinic
Big-rig friendly: Playa Norte, Baja Sunrise RV Park
Detailed guide coming soon — contact us for recommendations
La Paz
Capital of Baja Sur · Balandra Beach
Drive from border
~15 hrs from US border
Best season
Oct–Jun (hurricane season Jul–Oct)
Total capacity
~80 sites across 3–4 parks
Hookups
Full hookups at Campestre Maranatha
Top park
Campestre Maranatha — Full hookups, pool, cleanest bathrooms in Baja Sur · Big-rig friendly
Big-rig friendly: Campestre Maranatha
Detailed guide coming soon — contact us for recommendations
What to expect
Hookups, amenities & reality check
Baja is not the US. Keep expectations calibrated and you'll be pleasantly surprised.
Hookups: 15–30-amp most common
50-amp is rare — only Clam Beach near Ensenada and Playa Norte in Los Barriles reliably offer it. Most parks are 20–30-amp. Voltage fluctuates — always use a surge protector (Progressive Industries or Southwire EMS). Full hookups (water + electric + sewer) exist at top parks; many have dump stations only.
WiFi: use your own hotspot
Park WiFi is hit-or-miss. AT&T and Verizon work throughout most of the peninsula. T-Mobile is spotty south of Ensenada. Starlink works perfectly everywhere. A Telcel SIM card ($10–15) gives excellent local coverage.
Showers: bring a backup plan
Most parks have showers, but hot water pressure varies widely. At La Palapa RV Camp in San Felipe, there are no showers at all. Top parks (Pete's Camp, Clam Beach, Campestre Maranatha) have reliable hot showers.
Cash only — everywhere
Plan for USD or pesos cash at every campground. Credit cards are accepted at a small number of hotels and resorts but rarely at RV parks. ATMs are available in Ensenada, San Felipe, Loreto, La Paz, and Los Barriles.
Before you cross
6 Baja RV essentials
Mexican auto insurance — mandatory
US insurance is not valid in Mexico. Buy Mexican auto insurance before crossing — BajaBound or MexPro. $15–40/day. Non-negotiable; you will face problems without it.
Cash is king
Most Baja RV parks are cash only. USD and pesos both accepted. ATMs are available in all major towns. Bring extra — remote stretches have nothing.
Tourist permit (FMM)
The Forma Migratoria Múltiple is required for stays over 72 hours or travel beyond the Baja Norte free zone. Available at the border crossing or online at inm.gob.mx.
Surge protector is essential
Voltage fluctuations are endemic in Baja. Bring a Progressive Industries EMS or Southwire surge protector. Test any hookup before running appliances.
Fill up at every Pemex
Gas stations can be 100+ miles apart in central and southern Baja. Never pass a Pemex with less than half a tank. Diesel available at most Pemex stations.
Never drive after dark
Topes (speed bumps), unmarked potholes, and free-range cattle make night driving extremely dangerous anywhere on the peninsula. Plan to be parked by sunset.
FAQ
Baja California RV questions
How many RV parks are there in Baja California?
There are approximately 100 to 150 private RV parks and campgrounds along the Baja California peninsula. San Felipe alone has 6+ established parks (~130–150 total sites). Ensenada corridor has 6+ parks (~200 sites). Los Barriles has 4–5 parks (~120 sites). La Paz has 3–4 parks (~80 sites). Many informal beach camps and fish camps also exist throughout the peninsula.
Do you need a passport to RV in Baja California?
Yes. A valid US passport is required to enter Mexico. You also need a Mexican tourist permit (FMM) for stays over 72 hours, Mexican auto insurance (US insurance is invalid), and a Temporary Vehicle Import Permit (TIP) if driving beyond the Baja free zone to the Mexican mainland.
What is the best time of year to RV in Baja California?
November through April is peak season for most of Baja. In San Felipe, January and February are the busiest months. In Los Barriles, November through March is best for kiteboarding. La Paz and Loreto are excellent October through June. Summer (June–September) brings extreme heat in San Felipe (100–110°F+) and hurricane risk in southern Baja.
What RV hookups are available in Baja California?
30-amp electric is the most common hookup in Baja. 50-amp is available at Clam Beach RV Park near Ensenada and Playa Norte in Los Barriles — rare elsewhere. 15-amp and 20-amp are most common at budget parks. Full hookups (water + electric + sewer) are available at Pete's Camp, Clam Beach, Guadalupe RV Park, and Campestre Maranatha. Always test hookups before plugging in — voltage fluctuations are common.
Which Baja RV parks are big-rig friendly?
The most big-rig friendly parks from north to south: Clam Beach RV Park near Ensenada (82 sites, 50-amp), Guadalupe RV Park in Valle de Guadalupe, Victor's RV Park in San Felipe, Pete's Camp in San Felipe (pull-through sites, no size limit), Loreto Shores in Loreto, Campestre Maranatha in La Paz, and Playa Norte and Baja Sunrise in Los Barriles. Tight town center streets in Ensenada, Loreto, and Mulege are the main challenge for large rigs.
Is it safe to RV in Baja California?
Millions of US and Canadian RVers travel Baja safely every year. The most common risks are road hazards (topes, potholes, cattle), vehicle breakdowns in remote areas, and petty theft at some beach spots. Practical precautions: Mexican auto insurance (required), roadside assistance covering Mexico, surge protector for hookups, and never drive after dark. Highway 5 to San Felipe and Highway 1 to the Cape are the main paved routes and are generally safe during daylight hours.
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