La Palapa RV Camp
Named for its signature palapa shades — full hookups right on the San Felipe beach
Location: San Felipe, Baja California, Mexico, MX-BC
Price: From $30 per night
Price range: $30–$40 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (74 reviews)
Elevation: 5 feet
Season: Year-round (peak Jan–Mar)
La Palapa RV Camp in San Felipe is named for its distinctive palapa (thatched-roof) shade structures that cover each RV site. Right on the beach with full hookups and concrete platforms on every site — one of the best-maintained beachfront RV parks in San Felipe. Walking distance to San Felipe restaurants and shops. The Sea of Cortez is calm and warm year-round. San Felipe is 2 hours south of the Mexicali border crossing — the closest Baja beach destination from Southern California and Arizona.
Amenities: Beachfront sites, Full hookups (30A electric + water), Concrete pads, Palapa shade structures, Hot showers, Flush toilets, Sea of Cortez beach access, Walking distance to San Felipe town, Pet friendly
Palapas, meaning those platforms, which are a great addition to the campsites here. Direct beach access, ['Water', 'Electricity'].
Sea of Cortez water at San Felipe is warm and calm — excellent for swimming and relaxing. Small waves in some spots good for kids.
Insider tips for La Palapa RV Camp: Palapas, meaning those platforms, which are a great addition to the campsites here. And those are RV sites, you can park your RV next to one, hook up your water and electricity. And the best part of it, it's right on the beach. Camping & rooms (habitaciones) RV sites with water and electricity hookups
Nearby campgrounds: Playa Bonita RV Park (San Felipe, Baja California, Mexico), Ruben’s Campground (San Felipe, Baja California, Mexico), Kiki's RV Camping & Hotel (San Felipe, Baja California, Mexico — near downtown Malecón), Pete's Camp (San Felipe, Baja California, Mexico).
La Palapa RV Camp in San Felipe is named for its distinctive palapa (thatched-roof) shade structures that cover each RV site. Right on the beach with full hookups and concrete platforms on every site — one of the best-maintained beachfront RV parks in San Felipe. Walking distance to San Felipe restaurants and shops. The Sea of Cortez is calm and warm year-round. San Felipe is 2 hours south of the Mexicali border crossing — the closest Baja beach destination from Southern California and Arizona.
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CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryPalapas, meaning those platforms, which are a great addition to the campsites here.
And those are RV sites, you can park your RV next to one, hook up your water and electricity.
And the best part of it, it's right on the beach.
Camping & rooms (habitaciones)
RV sites with water and electricity hookups
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- Concrete pads make this the best San Felipe option for leveling large rigs.
- Palapa shades are the highlight — essential in spring and fall when sun is intense.
- Book in advance for Jan–Feb — fills early with Canadian and American snowbirds.
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