For those who don't frequent the Escapees forum, I'm posting my question here... After the first of the year, we would like to head to Southern California to visit my wife's brother (lives in La Jolla). We expected sticker shock when looking at RV Parks in the area, but $60 - $90 a night and up is a bit much. A neighbor here at the RV Park on Aberdeen Proving Ground recommended Fiddler's Cove on Coronado Island (Navy facility), but they have NO availability for the month of January. The Admiral Baker Field RV Park seems to have availability, but the photos look like closely-spaced RVs circled around a grass field with a playground in the middle. At $30 a night, though, it would be a place to lay our heads down at night. Has anyone had any experience with the Admiral Baker Field park or can you recommend some budget-minded alternatives for about a week in the SD/La Jolla area for the first half of January?
Thanks!
Rob
bryanks487 said
12:19 AM Sep 9, 2015
We stayed at Admiral Baker a couple of years ago. It was as you describe, sites are close together but it worked for us for a week.
We have also stayed at Santee Lakes and Sweet Water Regional Park. Both nice parks that are a little more than Admiral Baker. Santee is about 5 minutes drive to the trolley system and shopping. Had a problem with ants at Sweet Water but can probably avoid that if you spray around your campsite.
-- Edited by bryanks487 on Wednesday 9th of September 2015 12:20:55 AM
The Bear II said
03:47 PM Sep 9, 2015
Any private RV park will be 2 to 3 times the price of the military parks. And the private parks in and around San Diego area try to maximize the amount of RVs so the spaces are closely packed.
I would try for the Admiral Baker...
Silver Strand State Beach is basically a parking lot on the beach.
Our favorite but very pricey is Chula Vista RV Park and Marina.
otherwise you'll need to stay more inland to find a decent price.
MarkS said
03:14 PM Sep 13, 2015
Since I plan to stay at Fiddlers Cove for a week or so I guess I'll plan my retirement date around their availability!
PS5039 said
12:08 AM Dec 30, 2015
Also try Campland on the Bay. Just across the Bay from Sea World.
For those who don't frequent the Escapees forum, I'm posting my question here... After the first of the year, we would like to head to Southern California to visit my wife's brother (lives in La Jolla). We expected sticker shock when looking at RV Parks in the area, but $60 - $90 a night and up is a bit much. A neighbor here at the RV Park on Aberdeen Proving Ground recommended Fiddler's Cove on Coronado Island (Navy facility), but they have NO availability for the month of January. The Admiral Baker Field RV Park seems to have availability, but the photos look like closely-spaced RVs circled around a grass field with a playground in the middle. At $30 a night, though, it would be a place to lay our heads down at night. Has anyone had any experience with the Admiral Baker Field park or can you recommend some budget-minded alternatives for about a week in the SD/La Jolla area for the first half of January?
Thanks!
Rob
We stayed at Admiral Baker a couple of years ago. It was as you describe, sites are close together but it worked for us for a week.
We have also stayed at Santee Lakes and Sweet Water Regional Park. Both nice parks that are a little more than Admiral Baker. Santee is about 5 minutes drive to the trolley system and shopping. Had a problem with ants at Sweet Water but can probably avoid that if you spray around your campsite.
-- Edited by bryanks487 on Wednesday 9th of September 2015 12:20:55 AM
I would try for the Admiral Baker...
Silver Strand State Beach is basically a parking lot on the beach.
Our favorite but very pricey is Chula Vista RV Park and Marina.
otherwise you'll need to stay more inland to find a decent price.
Also try Campland on the Bay. Just across the Bay from Sea World.