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My Favorite Baja RV Parks and Campgrounds

Iflyfish - 7-26-2010 at 09:41 AM

What are your favorite RV Parks and Campgrounds in Baja?

One of our favorites is Estero Beach in Ensenada for it's wonderful estuary, birding, restaurant, pool and security.

I will add more over time as we mentally head south in this thread.

Iflyfish

noproblemo2 - 7-26-2010 at 09:45 AM

Posada Don Diego is nice great Restaurant too.... How about camping spots???

Pompano - 7-26-2010 at 09:49 AM

Portrero just before Tecate (it's almost Baja!)

School for the Deaf RV camp -Tecate/Ensenada Ruta de Vino

Santa Inez near Catavina

Asuncion - Shari y Juan's (Sirena's?)

San Lucas Cove and Comacho's south of Santa Rosalia

Ray's in Mulege river valley

Any beach in Conception Bay - both sides of the Bay.

..and way too many more to list..

Skipjack Joe - 7-26-2010 at 10:00 AM

La Ventana is a good one.

Iflyfish - 7-26-2010 at 11:20 AM

We have stayed at Malarrimo RV Park in Guerro Negro, don't know about Mario's.

Malarrimo has significant power surges and intermittant water supply. There are better restaurants in town but it is handy for breakfast if you are staying there. This place is a classic in Guerro Negro and worth a visit if only for a drink. It is at times, or was when we were there chock full of 50' motor homes with over dressed Texans who had transversed the Copper Canyon on flat cars. To a person they hated Mexico, which they only saw from the windows of their motor home and the RV Parks that they inhabited. Their evenings seemed to be consumed with competative dressing, margarita drinking and I swear I hear one say "dear, can I touch a Mexican?".

Malarrimo has hotel units that appear to be well kept, if the presence of maids and lots of mops is any indication, we have not stayed in the rooms. Other Nomads have recommended them for their proximity to the restaurant. There are far better restaurants in Guerro Negro in my opinion.

We have not tried Mario's and would be interested in knowing more about it.

Iflyfish

wessongroup - 7-26-2010 at 11:29 AM

Thanks for all the good info... and for sure, ALL, keep us abreast of the adventures.. as it is really nice to see all the places you folks get to go.. all over ...

DENNIS - 7-26-2010 at 11:44 AM

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Originally posted by Pompano

School for the Deaf RV camp -Tecate/Ensenada Ruta de Vino

Rancho Sordomudo.............Deaf-Mute....nice area.

willyAirstream - 7-26-2010 at 06:28 PM

I'm coming down to Los Barriles , crossing the border on Sept 3rd. Looking to make the trip in 3 -4 days, so this post is perfect! Pulling a TT and looking for a relaxed trip.
Thanks in advance.

Skipjack Joe - 7-26-2010 at 06:38 PM

Verdugo's RV Park in Las Barriles is right for you.

Iflyfish - 7-26-2010 at 07:04 PM

In my book there is no better RV Park/ B&B or home rental than is available thru Juan and Shari in Asuncion.

Asuncion is a safe, friendly fishing village, laid back and very attentive to their guests. It is a great place to fish, beach comb, surf, explore and enjoy cross cultural experiences in a very safe community. It is our numero uno place to stay in all of Baja.

The road to Asuncion is through the Visciano Bioreserve and the road is terrible and long. If you plan to go there drive slowly because of the potholes and shifting sand dunes.

Keep 'em coming, there are lots more RV Parks/Campgrounds in Baja!

Iflyfish

Howard - 7-26-2010 at 07:11 PM

Sr. Pompano (obe wan)

The only RV parked I have stayed at in Cativina is the very bland and no big deal park down the street from the Desert Inn.

I have always wanted to avoid that park but was not aware of another near there. Where is Santa Inez in relationship to "downtown" Catavina?

Can you tell me a little more about the place?

Thanks
Howard AKA Bubba

Marc - 7-26-2010 at 07:26 PM

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Originally posted by Howard
Sr. Pompano (obe wan)

The only RV parked I have stayed at in Cativina is the very bland and no big deal park down the street from the Desert Inn.

I have always wanted to avoid that park but was not aware of another near there. Where is Santa Inez in relationship to "downtown" Catavina?

Can you tell me a little more about the place?

Thanks
Howard AKA Bubba

It's south of Cativiña a few K's. Turn left at the sign. Camping, simple rooms, and a small restaurant.

mojo_norte - 7-26-2010 at 08:07 PM

El Pabelon - Hot showers

bajajudy - 7-27-2010 at 06:41 AM

Don Diego. hot showers, great restaurant

Malarrimo. always a good choice.

East Cape RV Park in Los Barriles. hot showers, well kept BUT not on the water like Verdugos

willy:Be sure to bring your tie downs...storms likely

[Edited on 7-27-2010 by bajajudy]

David K - 7-27-2010 at 07:16 AM

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It is one mile south of Cataviña on a PAVED side road... with a tall sign and another on the ground... ie. YOU CAN'T MISS IT, just beyond the deep arroyo vado with palms and sometimes water crossing the highway.

See photos posted of the sign by 'hbmurphy' on his report of our Mision Santa Maria trip (May, 2010). Food, bunk house and camping there... Santa Ynez, Santa Ines, Santa Inez, Santa Ynes are some of the ways it has been spelled... The first one of those four is the owner's choice and the second one is the government's choice!

Zoning? We don't need no stinkin' zoning.

Lee - 7-27-2010 at 08:18 AM

No RV parks around Todos or Pescadero to speak of. There is one in Todos I wouldn't stay at. There are none near the beach.

There's one going in up the road from Cabo Extreme, next door to Tomas. Maybe he can check in and update that construction. They were doing electrical and putting in concrete pads when I saw it last.

Not sure I'd want a RV park next door to me but then I'd be happier with campers than the Mustang Ranch house South of Tequila Ranch.

willyAirstream - 7-27-2010 at 08:41 AM

Thanks Lee. I have a place to stay in Los Barriles, mostly looking for good RV parks for the trip down. btw, I lived in Aspen for 8 years, now in Cedaredge, CO.
Thanks

wilderone - 7-27-2010 at 09:33 AM

glad all you RVers now have your list - I'll be sure to avoid them. A good camper never tells his/her sweet spots. And I'm a good camper.

tiotomasbcs - 7-27-2010 at 09:45 AM

Few choices down south as property value went up! Old idea for TP has now been changed to a Taco Bell!!?

I'm with those that don't give away those sweet spots!! Too many travel articles have hurt many different locations worldwide. Smiles

Baja&Back - 7-27-2010 at 11:26 AM

STRONG vote for Playa Norte RV park, right on the beach in Los Barriles!!!

KAT54 - 7-27-2010 at 11:58 AM

When is your next caravan?
Can regular cars tag along?

David K - 7-27-2010 at 05:17 PM

Campo / 'Rancho' Nuevo Mazatlan (Km. 32, south of San Felipe). This is a true campground* with shade trees, running water, cold showers, flush toilets on a wide sand beach: http://vivabaja.com/nm also when we had a group camp there in 2004: http://vivabaja.com/204 and again when a couple of us Nomads camped there in 2006 (when Shell Island was surrounded by water and couldn't be accessed): http://vivabaja.com/806

* most 'campos' south of San Felipe are primarily private home villages, and not set up for vacation campers.

[Edited on 7-28-2010 by David K]

noproblemo2 - 7-27-2010 at 06:15 PM

Anyone know if Brisas is still in San Jose or did it get developed too???

Baja&Back - 7-27-2010 at 08:27 PM

Brisas long gone (3 years). Now some rich Arab raises horses there.
What a waste ...

noproblemo2 - 7-27-2010 at 10:28 PM

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Originally posted by Baja&Back
Brisas long gone (3 years). Now some rich Arab raises horses there.
What a waste ...

Ditto, last good place to actually camp on the beach there, very sad, just loved that place.