Pio Pico Preserve

Pio Pico Campground Photos

Our Site Next to Greg's

The Adult Pools

The indoor section of the rec center

There is some internet here

Our First Site

30 amps no septic

Main entrance Test Positions

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The Adult Hot Tub

From the Top of the Hill

This is where you have to climb to get phone service.

Sunset at Pio Pico

The Family Pools

Our Site on the 50 amp Side

The Family Hot Tub

While the coach was having its engine rebuilt in Yuma, we rented a cabin for a couple of months

Our First Site

Half of the campground has only 30 amps & no septic

Some of the Rental Cabins

The outdoor section of the rec center

The Cactus Garden

Pio Pico RV Resort, Jamul, California

Our Visit

We arrived Pio Pico on the Sunday before Thanksgiving. The campground is split with full hookups, 50-amp sites and all of the facilities on one side of the road and no septic 30-amp sites on the other. Well, of course, one side is more desirable and was full when we arrived, so we had to choose a site on the side of the road without septic and only 30 amps.

Pio Pico on the map burned

The site we picked wasn’t bad in itself, but it was over a mile to walk to the adult pool. To be fair you have the option to sign up on the “cross-over” list. Each morning the available sites are posted at 8:30 for you to view, at 9:00, first on the list has the first choice and new sites are assigned to the members wishing to make the move. The temperature reached 94 on Thanksgiving Day, so it was good that we elected to move so that we could run both AC units. We also met new friends after the move so despite the hassle it worked out great.

There is virtually no cell service at the campground. However, we did find that if we climbed the hill behind the kid’s rec-room, both Verizon and AT&T worked fine. (also, we found that near the adult pool there was a spot where phones worked as well, but it was off and on) Internet is available for a fee, we paid $25 for two weeks and it was only so-so. We could only stream video in the early morning before other campers dragged down the speed. I was told that satellite worked fine. Like all Thousand Trails parks, they are promoting annual campers and the better sites are set aside for them. All that being said, the campground was nice. Its location to San Diego is great, with so much to do in the city. Also, just a few minutes away is Chula Vista, a beautiful town with great places to dine and shop. We will plan on camping at Pio Pico in the future.

Embracing Peace While we were there, we drove to downtown San Diego where we toured the USS Midway and walked the Embarcadero. We also drove past what used to be NTC San Diego where I went to Bootcamp. It's sad to see that there is not much left of it. The BEQ where I was housed was boarded up and the grinder where I trained was cracked with grass growing through. San Diego is not far from the campground, but with traffic, it takes the better part of the hour to get into the city. It is a beautiful city and we are looking forward to revisiting in the future.

The photo is a statue called Embracing Peace located in Tuna Harbor Park next to the Midway

Campground number sixty-eight.

November 19, 2017 - 10 days

Resort Information
Their Description
Amenities
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Rentals

Website:

rvonthego.com

Type: Thousand Trails

Address: 14615 Otay Lakes Rd,
Jamul, CA 91935

Phone: (619) 421-0104

Thousand Trails

Thousand Trails Pio Pico RV Camping is a full-service RV Resort in California located south of San Diego, close to many attractions such as the zoo, Sea World and museums. We are twenty minutes from Mexico, so day trips south of the border are not only a possibility but also a great opportunity. Members come to Pio Pico for the peace and quiet of nature as well as to escape the day to day rush of the big cities. It is considered a "destination" RV Resort in southern California, and all members enjoy the hospitality of the staff.

Pio Pico RV Resort offers a year-round classic American food cafe at an affordable price.

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Clubhouse
Bike Trails
Shuffleboard
Swimming Pool
Whirlpool/Spa/Hot Tub
RV Storage
Pets Welcome
Restaurant
Store
Nature / Hiking Trails
Mini Golf
Restroom/Shower Facilities
Laundry Facilities
Picnic/BBQ Area
Volleyball
Basketball
Horseshoes
Ballroom/Banquet Hall
Game Room/Billiards
Library
Pickleball Court
Dog Park
WiFi $$
Satellite TV
Softball

General Policies:

RV Check In Time: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
RV Check Out Time: 12 noon
Rental Check In Time: 4 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Rental Check-Out Time: 11 a.m.
Upon check-in, you may be asked to provide a valid ID and a certificate of insurance and registration for your unit. Members should also have their membership card on hand.
Guests aged 18 years old and under at the time of check-in are considered children.
A completed Reservations for Minors form is required for all unaccompanied minors. To download the form, copy and paste this link into your browser: http://www.rvonthego.com/images/PDF/Reservations-For-Minors061917.pdf.
Pets are allowed.
The rates displayed do not include any applicable service fees or charges for optional incidentals.
For late arrival arrangements, please contact our Reservation Department at (877) 864-2728.

Helpful Information:

Cell phone service is intermittent and WiFi is not available throughout the park. We cannot guarantee coverage.

Reservation & Payment Policies:

Your credit card will be charged one-night rack rate prior to arrival.
To make changes to your reservation, please call our Reservation Department at (877) 864-2728 and specify that you booked your reservation online.
If an RV/Tent site reservation is cancelled at least two days prior to arrival, an administrative fee of $25 will be charged prior to refunding any advance deposit. Otherwise, the one night deposit will be forfeited.
If a rental reservation is cancelled at least seven days prior to arrival, an administrative fee of $25 will be charged prior to refunding any advance deposit.
Rental reservations that are cancelled within seven days of arrival are not eligible to receive a refund.
In the case of multiple sites booked, cancellation penalties apply to each site that is cancelled or changed.
Prices and site type are subject to availability.

We do not allow pets in some accommodation types; however, we do allow service animals and a service animal may have stayed in a non-pet rental.

We currently offer the following rental accommodations:

Cottage (Sleeps 6/No Pets)

These rentals have a queen-size bed, a set of single bunks, dinette and sofa sleeper. They include TV/Satellite (limited stations), heat and air conditioning, pots, pans, dishes, utensils, cups, glasses, electric coffee maker, toaster, full-sized refrigerator, microwave, BBQ grill, dish soap, paper towels, and toilet paper. These rentals do not have an oven. Linens are included. Please advise of your linen needs when booking.

No pets in these rentals, please. Although we do not allow pets in this rental, we do allow service animals and a service animal may have stayed in this cottage.

Cottage (Sleeps 6/Pet Friendly)

These rentals have a queen-size bed, a set of single bunks, dinette and sofa sleeper. They have TV/Satellite (limited stations), heat and air conditioning, pots, pans, dishes, utensils, cups, glasses, electric coffee maker, toaster, full-sized refrigerator, microwave, BBQ grill, dish soap, paper towels, and toilet paper. These cottages do not have an oven. Linens are included. Please advise of your linen needs when booking.

Pets welcome for an additional fee.

TT Cabin (Sleeps 6/No Pets)

These rentals have a queen size bed, 2 bunk beds, and a dinette. They include TV/Satellite (limited stations), heat and air conditioning, kitchenette with dishes, utensils, cups, glasses, electric coffee maker, toaster, mini-refrigerator, microwave, BBQ grill, dish soap, paper towels, and toilet paper. These cabins do not have an oven. Linens are included. Please advise of your linen needs when booking.

No pets in these rentals, please. Although we do not allow pets in this rental, we do allow service animals and a service animal may have stayed in this cabin

TT Cabin - 1 Bedroom (Sleeps 4/No Pets)

These rentals have a queen bed in the bedroom and a sleeper sofa in the living area. They include TV/Satellite (limited stations), heat and air conditioning, kitchenette with dishes, utensils, cups, glasses, electric coffee maker, toaster, mini-refrigerator, microwave, BBQ grill, dish soap, paper towels, and toilet paper. These cabins do not have an oven. Linens are included. Please advise of your linen needs when booking.

No pets in these rentals, please. Although we do not allow pets in this rental, we do allow service animals and a service animal may have stayed in this cabin.

TT Cabin - 1 Bedroom (Sleeps 5/No Pets)

The cabin rentals sleep 5 people and include a bedroom with a pyramid bunk (double on a bottom/single on top) plus a two-person futon in the living area. Linens are included - extras available to rent; please advise when booking. No oven.

No pets in these rentals, please. Although we do not allow pets in this rental, we do allow service animals and a service animal may have stayed in this cabin.

Full-size bathroom and shower
DirecTV satellite with DVD player
Microwave
Toaster oven
Full-size refrigerator
Coffee pot
Pots
pans and dinnerware for 5
Porch
Gas BBQ grill

TT Cabin - Studio (Sleeps 4/No Pets)

These rentals have a queen-size bed and a set of single bunks, and a dinette. They include TV/Satellite (limited stations), heat and air conditioning, kitchenette with dishes, utensils, cups, glasses, electric coffee maker, toaster, mini-refrigerator, microwave, BBQ grill, dish soap, paper towels, and toilet paper. These cabins do not have a stovetop or oven. Linens are included. Please advise of your linen needs when booking.

No pets in these rentals, please. Although we do not allow pets in this rental, we do allow service animals and a service animal may have stayed in this cabin

TT Cabin - Studio (Sleeps 5/Pet Friendly)

The cabin rentals sleep 5 people and have a pyramid bunk (double on a bottom/single on top) plus a futon in a single large living area. Linens are included - extras available to rent; please advise when booking. No oven.

Pets welcome for an additional fee.