Ruben’s Campground

The original San Felipe RV park — family-run, beachfront, snowbird institution since 1975

Location: San Felipe, Baja California, Mexico, MX-BC

Price: From $25 per night

Price range: $25–$35 per night

Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (89 reviews)

Elevation: 5 feet

Season: Year-round (peak Jan–Mar)

Ruben’s is San Felipe’s oldest continuously operating RV park — a family-run institution since 1975 with a fiercely loyal snowbird following. Around 50 sites directly on the Sea of Cortez beach, mix of full-hookup concrete pads and dry camping sand spots. Simple facilities, but the location and community are the draw. The Ruben family speaks English and genuinely knows every return guest by name. The beach here has a gradual slope perfect for wading and kayak launches. January–February season is

Amenities: ~50 beachfront sites, Full hookups 30A (select sites), Dry camping on sand, Hot showers, Flush toilets, Beachfront kayak launch, English-speaking family owners, Community BBQ area, Pet friendly

Ruben’s is San Felipe’s most loyal snowbird community campground. The family has run it since 1975 and knows their returning guests by name, site preference, and coffee order. The beach slope here is the most gradual in San Felipe — perfect for kayak launches and wading — and the January–February atmosphere is unlike any other campground: communal dinners, happy hours, and the kind of traveler camaraderie that forms only when the same people return to the same place year after year.

The January–February snowbird community at Ruben’s is a genuine phenomenon — multi-week stays from the same guests who’ve returned for 10, 15, 20 years. The potlucks and happy hours are organic and nightly. It’s more retirement village than campground, in the best possible way.

What is new at Ruben’s Campground: 2026: New outdoor rinsing station added near the beach access. Same ownership, same charm.

Wildlife alert: Stingrays in beach sand — shuffle feet when entering water. Pelicans and cormorants are constant at the waterline.

Fire rules: No open fires at sites. Propane allowed. Small charcoal grills with a tray in designated areas.

Things to do near Ruben’s Campground: Kayak launch from the gradual beach slope — best in San Felipe for calm water entry. Ask the Ruben family for the current best fishing panga recommendation. January–February community happy hours — introduce yourself and you’ll have dinner plans within the hour.

Insider tips for Ruben’s Campground: Introduce yourself to the family on arrival and mention you’re new — they’ll take care of you Bring a kayak — the beach slope here makes it the easiest launch in San Felipe

Skip Ruben’s Campground if: You want full amenities on-site. You need card payments. You have a rig over 40ft (tight access).

Best time to visit Ruben’s Campground: Jan–Feb — Community season at peak. Same guests return annually. Extraordinary atmosphere.. Nov — Quieter but very pleasant. Great fishing season. No crowds..

Common issues at Ruben’s Campground: Basic facilities — no on-site restaurant or store. San Felipe town is 2 miles north with full grocery, restaurants, and the fish market. Need a car. Limited hookup sites — call ahead or risk dry camping. Call 011-52-686-577-1442 at least a week ahead in peak season. Hookup sites go fast. Cash only. Bring USD or pesos. ATM in San Felipe town.

What campers say about Ruben’s Campground: "The Ruben family has been doing this for 50 years and it shows. They remembered our site preference from 3 years ago. That doesn’t happen at big RV parks." — iRV2 Forum 2026 "Best kayak launch on the beach in San Felipe. Gradual slope, no surf, and you’re paddling in flat turquoise water immediately." — Campendium 2025 "January here is a village. Potlucks every other night, happy hours at 4pm daily. We stayed 3 weeks and barely noticed." — The Dyrt 2026

Nearby campgrounds: La Palapa RV Camp (San Felipe, Baja California, Mexico), La Jolla Beach Camp (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).