What's the San Diego KOA like, and what are the other RV parks near San Diego?
The San Diego Metro KOA is a family RV resort in Chula Vista, about 15 minutes from downtown, with 160+ full-hookup sites, cabins, eco tents and a heated pool. Nights have run about $110.
- Location
- Chula Vista
- RV sites
- 160+
- Reported rate
- ~$110/night
- Check-in
- 1 p.m.
~15 min to downtown
Full hookups
Varies by season
RV and tent sites
The short version
- The San Diego Metro KOA Resort is at 111 North 2nd Ave., Chula Vista, off I-5 at E Street.
- It has more than 160 full-hookup RV sites, tent sites, deluxe cabins with bathrooms, and eco tents.
- Campers reported nightly rates around $107 to $110 in 2023–25; it's open all year.
- Mission Bay RV Resort, owned by the city, lists $87 to $245 a night on De Anza Cove.
- County-run Sweetwater Summit Regional Park in Bonita is the budget pick, with reported nights in the $30s.
When people search for the "San Diego KOA," they mean the San Diego Metro KOA Resort in Chula Vista. It has been a family-run campground on North 2nd Avenue since 1968 and is one of the closest full-service RV parks to downtown, the zoo and the border.
What's there
- More than 160 full-hookup RV sites with cable TV and Wi-Fi, including pull-throughs.
- Tent sites, simple camping cabins, and deluxe cabins with kitchens, bathrooms and linens for 2 to 6 people.
- Safari-style eco tents for glamping.
- Heated pool and hot tub, jumping pillow, bike rentals, playground and basketball.
- The Sandcastle Café on site, plus group facilities.
| RV and tent sites | Cabins and tents | |
|---|---|---|
| Check-in | 1 p.m. | 4 p.m. |
| Check-out | Noon | 11 a.m. |
Check-in
- RV and tent sites
- 1 p.m.
- Cabins and tents
- 4 p.m.
Check-out
- RV and tent sites
- Noon
- Cabins and tents
- 11 a.m.
KOA.com, checked Nov. 8, 2026.
Other RV parks to compare
RV parks near San Diego
| San Diego Metro KOA | Mission Bay RV Resort | Campland on the Bay | Sweetwater Summit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Where | Chula Vista | De Anza Cove, Mission Bay | Mission Bay | Bonita (county park) |
| Run by | Private, KOA | City of San Diego | Private | San Diego County Parks |
| Reported price | ~$110 | $87–$245 | Tent $66–$77 (summer 2026) | ~$33–$38 |
| Best for | Families wanting a pool and cabins | Waterfront on a budget-ish | Beach-side camping | Cheapest hookups near the city |
| Beach access | No; 15 min drive | On the bay | On the bay | No |
San Diego Metro KOA
- Where
- Chula Vista
- Run by
- Private, KOA
- Reported price
- ~$110
- Best for
- Families wanting a pool and cabins
- Beach access
- No; 15 min drive
Mission Bay RV Resort
- Where
- De Anza Cove, Mission Bay
- Run by
- City of San Diego
- Reported price
- $87–$245
- Best for
- Waterfront on a budget-ish
- Beach access
- On the bay
Campland on the Bay
- Where
- Mission Bay
- Run by
- Private
- Reported price
- Tent $66–$77 (summer 2026)
- Best for
- Beach-side camping
- Beach access
- On the bay
Sweetwater Summit
- Where
- Bonita (county park)
- Run by
- San Diego County Parks
- Reported price
- ~$33–$38
- Best for
- Cheapest hookups near the city
- Beach access
- No
Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve, about 20 miles northeast of downtown, is another favorite, with seven stocked fishing lakes. For tent camping on the sand, see beach camping in San Diego.
Thinking of just parking somewhere? San Diego bans living in vehicles near homes and schools and limits oversize vehicles on streets; read sleeping in a car or RV overnight first.
RV parks
Census geocoder and our beach-camping tip, Nov. 8, 2026.
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SOURCES
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- PrimarySan Diego Metro KOA Resort
KOA · Checked Nov. 8, 2026
Address, open all year, check-in/out, amenities
Campendium
User-reported $107.50/night (2023) and $110 (May 2025); 10% KOA discount
- BackgroundSan Diego Metro KOA Resort
The Outbound
160+ full-hookup sites, cabins, eco tents
- BackgroundSan Diego Metro KOA Resort
San Diego Lineup
Family-run since 1968; Sandcastle Café
Mission Bay RV Resort
$87–$245 per night
Campendium · April 2026
User-reported $38/night; county park