Camping in San Diego, CA
Wake up to the smell of the ocean air and go to bed beneath the clear night skies filled with bright stars at one of the best campgrounds in San Diego, California. San Diego Metro KOA Resort is the ideal vacation destination if you're looking for a relaxing getaway with ample opportunities for excitement in Southern California. We operate year-round and want to help you have the time of your life, whether you're visiting us for a couple of days in the summer or staying with us for a month in the winter.
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Things to Do While Staying at San Diego KOA
If you've been searching for an exciting camping adventure in San Diego, you've come to the right place. Our San Diego campground is just 15 minutes from Downtown San Diego, offering countless opportunities to explore a lively city.
Take your children to the famous San Diego Zoo and discover hundreds of animals in realistic habitats. Once you're done there, head to Legoland to let your children's imagination run wild while they participate in many interactive activities. Make sure to leave time for Seaport Village and Old Town State Park to check out the fantastic restaurants and exciting shops!
You'll always have something to do at our Chula Vista campground. Our full-time Activities Director works hard to keep the good times rolling with recreation opportunities like fun themed weekends, jam-packed activity packages and game areas to challenge your family and friends. When you're ready to relax, take a load off by our pool or hot tub, grab a drink at the Sand Castle Café and get ready for a fun night in The Backyard watching your favorite movies beneath the stars.
The Ultimate Campgrounds in San Diego, California
San Diego Metro KOA is known and loved for its many amenities. Everything is designed to ensure your family and friends create only the best memories. You can find:
Campground Amenities That Campers Love
The KOA Campground offers hours of family fun. You do not have to leave the premises to have the best holiday in the San Diego area. Other amenities that campers love include:
Ways to Stay — Camping and Glamping, San Diego
When you're thinking about making your San Diego camping reservation with us, you'll be blown away by the camping options we provide. For a traditional camping experience, we offer Tent Sites with hookups and cozy Camping Cabins, offering the essentials to spend your days exploring the great outdoors.
Our San Diego campground also offers luxurious ways to stay, like our Deluxe Cabin options, which will provide your family with partial kitchens, showers and bathrooms — all the comforts of home. For something even more extravagant, book a few nights in our Australian-themed canvas Glamping Tent, offering a unique camping experience close to the San Diego Bay.
Enjoying a road trip by camper? Park your vehicle at our Chula Vista RV resort in Pull-Thru and Back-In RV Sites, taking advantage of our full-hookup, KOA Patio® and 50-max-amp options. Plus, many of our sites are pet friendly, making it convenient to bring your furry friend along on your camping adventure.
Reserve Your San Diego Bay Camping Getaway Today
Our San Diego campground has everything you need to make memories filled with breathtaking views, thrilling activities and endless laughter. Check our availability and reserve your site at San Diego Metro KOA today!
We currently offer the following activities:
Starts: 02/06/2025 - Ends: 02/09/2025
Come on down up for great fun weekend and sit by a warm fire. We wil be having many fun kids and family activities such as, Scavenger Hunt, Bingo, Paint your own Wooden Airplane, Basketball Game, Make some Slime and much more! Rent out a e-bike or take a swim in the heated pool!
The Sand Castle Cafe will be serving up some great food for the entire family!
Starts: 02/27/2025 - Ends: 03/02/2025
Join us for a quick weekend here at the San Diego KOA Resort and take a dip in the heated pool, grab some great food at the Sand Castle Cafe and check out all the fun family and kids activities this weekend! The activities will include Family Scavenger Hunt, coloring contest, board game bash, Lego building contest, family bingo, plaster magnet painting, basketball game and much more! Be sure to swing by the gift shop where you can purchase some beach treasure sand and try the famous Beach Treasure Dig! We are close to the beaches, San Diego Zoo and Sea World!
Standard
For RV and Tent Sites, if you need to cancel, please call at least 7 days prior to your arrival date to receive a refund of your deposit minus a $20 cancellation Fee. Cancellations inside of 7 days will result in a forfeiture of your deposit.
For Cabins and Eco Tents, if you need to cancel, please call at least 14 days prior to your arrival date to receive a refund of your deposit minus a $20 cancellation Fee. Cancellations inside of 14 days will result in a forfeiture of your deposit.
Effective July 1, 2024, pursuant to new California law, guests booking a stay in lodging in California may cancel a reservation without penalty up to 24 hours after the reservation is confirmed and receive a full refund. This is regardless of the cancellation policy that otherwise applies to the reservation. The law only applies to reservations that were confirmed at least 72 hours before check-in
Holiday/Special Event Weekends
We require a 3 night deposit for Memorial Day, 4th of July and Labor Day. If you need to cancel your reservation for a holiday weekend, you must call and do so 14 days prior to your arrival date to receive a refund of your deposit minus a $20 cancellation fee. Cancellations within the 14 day period will result in the forfeiture of your deposit.
Special Event Weekends
Fall Festival Sept 15 thru Oct 31