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Safe place to stay in RV near San Quentin

RnR - 3-27-2013 at 07:08 AM

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Originally posted by gpm414
Anyone stayed lately near San Quentin and felt safe. Typically don't stay near San Quentin on our way North but trying to cross the border a little earlier than usual. Have stayed at Pabellon's in years past, but not for the past few years - we always end up being the only RV during the night and would rather be with with a few other RV's. Any suggestions, comments, directions. Thanks.


Los Olivos - Two hundred yards north of Jardine's. Quiet, secure, gate closed at night.

Posada Don Diego's - In Vincente Guerrero 10 miles north of San Quintin.

larryC - 3-27-2013 at 07:16 AM

I vote for Posada Don Diego's. Quiet, safe and a great restaurant. Turn west at the north end of the Z gas propane yard, and PDD's is about 1/2 mile down the road. If you happen to stay there on a Sunday you can try their Sunday buffet. All you can eat and lots of variety. Delicious.
Larry

Curt63 - 3-27-2013 at 07:31 AM

RnR is spot on

David K - 3-27-2013 at 08:08 AM

http://www.posadadondiego.com/ In Colonia V. Guerrero, south side of town, west from highway, before propane plant.

http://www.losolivosrvpark.com/ South of San Quintin and Lazaro Card##as, at or near Km. 2 marker, go west from highway, then south a short distance... near the Jardines Restaurant/Motel (same road).

[Edited on 3-27-2013 by David K]

windgrrl - 3-27-2013 at 08:09 AM

Los Olivos: stayed there twice in the last two years. They have a locked gate and on-site caretakers. When we drove by two weeks ago to stay at Jardine's, there was a big group of happy children romping in the playground. It was around $20 USD. You should arrive before 4 p.m. as the gates might be closed.

Jardine's: if you want a great hotel for a few more dollars...e-mail for reservation, it has a huge parking lot and night security. Great restaurant and gardens.

Posada Don Diego: quiet, good place, great hospitality, night watchman.

All off these places are off Mex 1 and on dirt roads, which can be muddy if it rains. with an RV you might want to check DK's links and get your bearings so you don't miss the turn offs.

[Edited on 3-27-2013 by windgrrl]

Islandbuilder - 3-27-2013 at 08:32 AM

We too drove by Los Olivos a couple of weeks ago, and was impressed by how much the new owners (a couple of years now?) have done. It is green, clean and well cared for. Also, a great restaurant just down the street.

If you wanted to go a bit further, I have heard good things about the campo run by Rancho Sordo Mundo, about 15 miles from Ensenada on the Tecate Road.

Lee - 3-27-2013 at 09:19 AM

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Originally posted by windgrrl
Los Olivos: stayed there twice in the last two years. They have a locked gate and on-site caretakers. When we drove by two weeks ago to stay at Jardine's, there was a big group of happy children romping in the playground. It was around $20 USD. You should arrive before 4 p.m. as the gates might be closed.


The only possible short coming at Olivos is 1 shower for men, 1 for women. With a big group of kids, there might be a hot water problem, and a long line to get a shower.

About 5 pull-through spots for RV's, water/power hook up, no dump facility.

Big plus is Jardine's next door and a short walk.

RnR - 3-27-2013 at 12:39 PM

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Originally posted by Lee
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Originally posted by windgrrl
Los Olivos: stayed there twice in the last two years. They have a locked gate and on-site caretakers. When we drove by two weeks ago to stay at Jardine's, there was a big group of happy children romping in the playground. It was around $20 USD. You should arrive before 4 p.m. as the gates might be closed.


The only possible short coming at Olivos is 1 shower for men, 1 for women. With a big group of kids, there might be a hot water problem, and a long line to get a shower.

About 5 pull-through spots for RV's, water/power hook up, no dump facility.

Big plus is Jardine's next door and a short walk.


Los Olivos has a dump facility. It is built into that circular planter/garden in the driveway directly in front of the RV spaces.

Lee - 3-27-2013 at 04:47 PM

Olivos has 110v 15 amp hook-up -- any coach having 30/50amp will need an adapter. Voltage seemed steady and between 110-120v.

There are 5 RV sites but dry camping would not be a problem if they were full. I've been the only RV there most of the time but it still felt safe.

liknbaja127 - 3-27-2013 at 07:24 PM

Never stayed, but looks very clean, and quiet. and the restaurant 2 blocks
down, is very clean and the food is great!! But they are closed on
Monday:( .. for cleaning:bounce:

wilderone - 3-28-2013 at 08:17 AM

"With a big group of kids, there might be a hot water problem, and a long line to get a shower."
They're not camping. Los Olivos has a playground and fee for day use to use it. When I was there in January, they were building a nice conference room facility and a swimming pool.

Lee - 3-28-2013 at 11:50 AM

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Originally posted by wilderone
"With a big group of kids, there might be a hot water problem, and a long line to get a shower."
They're not camping. Los Olivos has a playground and fee for day use to use it. When I was there in January, they were building a nice conference room facility and a swimming pool.


Olivos also has tent camping fees. A week ago, there were dozens of tents pitched in the grassy area -- doubt these were day trippers.

Doesn't mean kids from somewhere don't drop by for the day. It does mean when there are lots of happy kids there for the nght, there would be a challenge with lack of facilities.

boe4fun - 3-29-2013 at 12:53 PM

Or you might try the Cielito Lindo, they USED to let you camp there free overnight if you had dinner in their restaurant. Last time we were there (not to camp) we noticed a security guy walking around checking things out.

toneart - 3-29-2013 at 03:50 PM

What is the current status of El Pabellon RV Trailer Park? Is it still considered safe? I used to stay there on my way to Mulege each year in my RV. It is basic but does have showers and some hookups.

It has miles of white sandy beach and sand dunes. Let your dogs run free. Friendly family owns it.

J.P. - 3-29-2013 at 04:34 PM

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Originally posted by toneart
What is the current status of El Pabellon RV Trailer Park? Is it still considered safe? I used to stay there on my way to Mulege each year in my RV. It is basic but does have showers and some hookups.

It has miles of white sandy beach and sand dunes. Let your dogs run free. Friendly family owns it.









WE really like the place BUT the last time we stayed there Someone Broke into Our Pickup while it was hooked to our Motor home while we were asleep and stole a bag of tools out ot the camper on the truck.

Ever thing you said about the place I agree with but I will never stay there again unless someone else is there.

[Edited on 3-29-2013 by J.P.]

EnsenadaDr - 3-29-2013 at 05:15 PM

You know, staying anywhere outside the prison walls would be safe for me at San Quentin. Now, San Quintin...is a horse of a different color!!

San Quentin?

durrelllrobert - 3-29-2013 at 07:08 PM

Don't think you want to stay there but if you do then GAS will not be a problem