RV Parks in South California. California offers many options for RV parks. We found so many options that are big rig-friendly that we are breaking this up into 3 different articles- Big Rig Friendly RV Parks in Central, North, and South California.
These are the best RV parks that are Big Rig friendly and get the best reviews in the southern California area. There are many more RV Parks in the SoCal area since the climate is so good and there’s so much to do.
Three on our list are Class A only RV Resorts, so make sure you check our descriptions or their websites carefully before booking.
Not all RV parks can be considered RV Resorts. Not sure what an RV Resort is? You might be surprised at the differences we found in Motorcoach Resorts.
19 Things to Do Visiting RV Parks In South California
- Visit the San Diego Zoo and check out the Animals in Action and Crazy About Cats Experience
- Take the ferry to Catalina Island
- Tour Joshua Tree National Park
- Ride the rollercoasters at Knott’s Berry Farm
- Pretend like you are in Europe with a horse-drawn carriage ride in the cool Danish-like town of Solvang
- Tour the Los Angeles Museum of Art, the largest art museum in the western United States
- Go on a shopping spree at the upscale shopping area The Grove
- Catch the sunset at the Huntington Beach Pier
- Bring your camera for a visit to see the sea lions and dramatic coastline of La Jolla Cove said to be the prettiest beach in San Diego
- Get some exercise with a hike on the trails of Runyon Canyon Park
- Sip wine while you enjoy the unusual Malibu Wine Safaris tour
- Snap some funny photos at the iconic Cabazon Dinosaurs Park
- Like odd attractions? Visit the International Banana Museum
- If you are a fan of theme parks, no visit to SoCal is complete without a stop at Disneyland Park
- Take an evening stroll along the Santa Monica Pier to see the sparkling Pacific Wheel Ferris wheel
- Tour the Griffith Observatory and gaze at the stars through their exceptional telescopes
- See the Hollywood sign up close by hiking the Mt. Hollywood trail in the Santa Monica mountains
- Go whale watching at Point Dume near Santa Monica
- Enjoy a round of golf in Palm Springs
We really enjoyed our RV trip through southern California, and we bet you will too!
Want to know the difference between RVs and what is a Class A RV? Check out our article All About RVs
RV Resort rates change frequently based on season and availability. Also, some resorts offer special discounted rates, so I’ve listed their websites. Clicking on those links will take you directly to their websites for the most current rate and availability information.
Bonelli Bluffs RV Resort & Campground- RV Parks in South California
Bonelli Bluffs RV Resort & Campground is just 45 minutes east of Los Angeles at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains. This property offers a beach-front park, 2 pools, and wide paved sites. Guests say it is very clean and the views are breathtaking. There’s said to be a lot of wildlife, so make sure you keep your trash and your pets contained.
Amenities
- Easy Access In & Out- Yes
- Kid Friendly- Yes
- Age Restricted to 55+- No
- Pool- Yes
- Tennis/Pickleball- No
- Dog Park- Yes
- Boating- Yes
- Luxury Resort- No
- Class A Only- No
- Paved Roads- Yes
- Paved Sites- Yes
- Lots for Sale- No
- Rental Cottages- Yes
- Port Homes- No
- Vacation Homes- No
Bonelli Bluffs RV Resort & Campground
1440 Camper View Road
San Dimas, CA 91773
909-599-8355
https://www.bonellibluffsrv.com/
Desert Shores RV Resort- The Motorcoach Community- RV Parks in South California
Desert Shores RV Resort is a luxury Class-A only resort located in the Palm Springs/Indio area. They only allow Class-A diesel coaches that are between 36’-45’ in length. The lots are huge here with an average of 7,000 square feet and villas at 1,200 square feet. The lots are privately owned here and you can expect all the amenities of a first-class resort. They do not allow weekend rentals, so be sure you plan accordingly and book well in advance.
Amenities
- Easy Access In & Out- Yes
- Kid Friendly- Yes
- Age Restricted to 55+- No
- Pool- Yes
- Tennis/Pickleball- Yes
- Dog Park- Yes
- Boating- No
- Luxury Resort- Yes
- Class A Only- Yes
- Paved Roads- Yes
- Paved Sites- Yes
- Lots for Sale- Yes
- Rental Cottages- No
- Port Homes- Yes
- Vacation Homes- No
Desert Shores Resort- The Motorcoach Community
48170 Hjorth St
Indio, CA 92201
760-775-9808
https://www.desertshoresresort.org/default.php
Emerald Desert RV Resort- RV Parks in South California
Emerald Desert RV Resort is also located in the Palm Desert area of Southern California. It is also a 5-star resort but does not restrict the type of RVs (so it’s not Class A only), but does require them to be self-contained and in good shape. They do allow children but are mainly an adult-oriented RV Resort. Guests report that the facilities are excellent but that this really isn’t a park for kids.
Amenities
- Easy Access In & Out- Yes
- Kid Friendly- Allowed but not encouraged
- Age Restricted to 55+- No
- Pool- Yes
- Tennis/Pickleball- Yes
- Dog Park- Yes
- Boating- No
- Luxury Resort- Yes
- Class A Only- No
- Paved Roads- Yes
- Paved Sites- Yes
- Lots for Sale- No
- Rental Cottages- Yes
- Port Homes- No
- Vacation Homes- No
Emerald Desert RV Resort
76000 Frank Sinatra Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92211
760-406-5240
https://www.emeralddesert.com/
Escondido RV Resort- RV Parks in South California
Escondido RV Resort is a 2-tiered park in the Hidden Valley of San Diego. This park is not limited to Class A only rigs, but none of the sites are pull-through so you will need to back in. Guests have reported that the sites are pretty close together but the staff and the park still receive great reviews.
Amenities
- Easy Access In & Out- Yes but will need to back in to the sites
- Kid Friendly- Yes
- Age Restricted to 55+- No
- Pool- Yes
- Tennis/Pickleball- Yes nearby
- Dog Park- Yes!
- Boating- No
- Luxury Resort- No but very nice
- Class A Only- No
- Paved Roads- Yes
- Paved Sites- Yes
- Lots for Sale- No
- Rental Cottages- No
- Port Homes- No
- Vacation Homes- No
Escondido RV Resort
1740 Seven Oaks Road
Escondido, CA 9202
442-257-6030
https://www.escondidorv.com/
Indian Waters RV Resort & Cottages- RV Parks in South California
Not a Class A only park, Indian Waters is a clean big rig-friendly RV park. Guests report lots of activities available and the staff is friendly and helpful. One caution we heard about is there seem to be a lot of red fire ants on the property which can be bad for pets but short-term stays seem to be fine here.
Amenities
- Easy Access In & Out- Yes
- Kid Friendly- Yes
- Age Restricted to 55+- No
- Pool- Yes
- Tennis/Pickleball- Yes
- Dog Park- Yes
- Boating- No
- Luxury Resort- No
- Class A Only- No
- Paved Roads- Yes
- Paved Sites- Yes
- Lots for Sale- No
- Rental Cottages- Yes
- Port Homes- No
- Vacation Homes- No
Indian Waters RV Resort & Cottages
47202 Jackson Street
Indio, CA 92201
760-342-8100
https://indianwatersrvresort.com/
Motorcoach Country Club Luxury RV Resort- RV Parks in South California
Again voted #1 Best Luxury RV Resort by USA Today’s readers, this Class A only RV resort should not disappoint! They feature all the amenities one would expect in a 5-star resort and also sell lots here. They have a marina, an executive golf course, and a restaurant onsite. Guests rank this resort as one of the best!
Amenities
- Easy Access In & Out- Yes
- Kid Friendly- Yes
- Age Restricted to 55+- No
- Pool- Yes
- Tennis/Pickleball- No
- Dog Park- No
- Boating- Yes
- Luxury Resort- Yes
- Class A Only- Yes
- Paved Roads- Yes
- Paved Sites- Yes
- Lots for Sale- Yes
- Rental Cottages- No
- Port Homes- Yes
- Vacation Homes- No
Motorcoach Country Club
80501 Ave 48
Indio, CA 92201
https://www.motorcoachcountryclub.com/
Outdoor Resort Indio- RV Parks in South California
Another Class A-only luxury RV Resort that makes our list is the Outdoor Resort Indio. This adult-oriented 5-star resort has full amenities in a gated community that is close to shopping. You can buy lots here and add pergolas and outdoor kitchens. Guests say not only is this resort beautiful, they consistently rank it a 5 of out 5 stars!
Amenities
- Easy Access In & Out- Yes
- Kid Friendly- No
- Age Restricted to 55+- No
- Pool- Yes
- Tennis/Pickleball- Yes
- Dog Park- Yes
- Boating- Yes
- Luxury Resort- Yes
- Class A Only- Yes
- Paved Roads- Yes
- Paved Sites- Yes
- Lots for Sale- Yes
- Rental Cottages- No
- Port Homes- Yes- outdoor kitchens/pergolas
- Vacation Homes- No
Outdoor Resorts Indio
80394 Ave 48,
Indio, CA 92201
https://www.orindio.com/
Outdoor Resort Palm Springs- RV Parks in South California
The premier property is not a Class A resort and it’s huge! With over 1,200 RV sites this is a large community. This active adult-oriented park sells lots and is in a good location within walking distance of Cathedral City. The park is well maintained and even has a golf course.
Amenities
- Easy Access In & Out- Yes
- Kid Friendly- No
- Age Restricted to 55+- No
- Pool- Yes
- Tennis/Pickleball- Yes
- Dog Park- Yes
- Boating- No
- Luxury Resort- Yes
- Class A Only- No
- Paved Roads- Yes
- Paved Sites- Yes
- Lots for Sale- Yes
- Rental Cottages- No
- Port Homes- No
- Vacation Homes- No
Outdoor Resort Palm Springs
69411 Ramon Road
Cathedral City, CA 92234
http://orps.com/
That wraps up our list of 8 big rig-friendly RV parks in South California. Keep in mind that there are many, many other RV parks, and some are quite nice. In this post, we focused on those RV Parks in South California that can comfortably fit big rig RVs and that have received the best reviews from guests.
If we missed any of your favorite RV parks that can accommodate big rig RVs please leave a comment below.
Looking for other Big Rig RV Resorts? Check out our posts on RV Parks in Arizona, Florida, Texas, and North Carolina all very popular RV destinations.