LIVETHEVANLIFE / BAJA GUIDE
Camping in Baja California Sur
Beach mornings, mountain escapes, and a good place to park your van. Find your next stop around La Paz and farther along the peninsula.
Some of our favorite Baja memories begin with parking the van and staying a little longer. This guide builds on years of camping ourselves and helping travelers explore through our van-rental experience, with additional options for a longer Baja Sur trip.
Use it to plan a few nights before dropping your van off at LiveTheVanLife Restorations, a relaxed trip after collection, or your next journey along the peninsula. Our original favorites are identified in the descriptions; the additional listings broaden the places you can explore.
Plan with current information. Fees, facilities, pet rules, road conditions, and overnight permission can change. Confirm directly before setting out. Map links help you locate each place; ask the host for the correct vehicle entrance. A listing here is a planning suggestion, not a guarantee of availability.
01 / EXPLORE BY AREA
La Paz & nearby beaches
Paid RV park · City base
Sol RV Park
Best for: Walking the malecón and enjoying La Paz.
A convenient choice when you want restaurants, cafés, and the waterfront close by. This was one of our original recommendations for staying in town with your van. Choose it for the location and an easy La Paz stop before or after your workshop visit.
Before you arrive
Ask about dry camping versus hookups, your vehicle dimensions, current shower facilities, pets, and arrival arrangements. Expect an urban setting rather than a secluded beach.
Paid campground · Social city stay
Peace Center
Best for: A smaller campground with shared facilities.
One of our original van-friendly La Paz picks. The property currently lists bathrooms, showers, a communal kitchen, a barbecue area, a palapa, and Wi-Fi in the main common areas. It is a useful option for travelers who enjoy meeting other campers while having a base in town.
Before you arrive
Send your van’s height and length before booking, particularly if you have a roof rack, roof tent, or larger camper. Confirm parking space, power, pet policy, and which facilities are included.
Paid RV park · Practical reset stop
Campestre Maranatha RV Park
Best for: Replenishing supplies and catching up on campground chores.
An additional option on the outskirts of La Paz, also featured in our other Baja guides. Campground listings report dry camping and full hookups, bathrooms, hot showers, laundry, and a pool. It makes a useful place to pause between beach stays and prepare for the next leg of your trip.
Before you arrive
Confirm available sites, electrical service, laundry and pool access, and the difference between dry-camping and hookup rates. Allow transport time for outings into central La Paz.
Beach camping · Bring your own facilities
Playa El Tecolote
Best for: A beach escape near La Paz.
A long-standing favorite from our camping and van-rental days, with sea views and beach restaurants nearby. We have previously recommended it for free beach camping, but check the current overnight arrangements when you arrive. Beach access, camping permission, parking, and restaurant services are separate things.
Before you arrive
Bring drinking water, shade, and your own toilet plan. Do not count on hookups, showers, or overnight access to restaurant bathrooms. Check wind, choose firm ground, and keep clear of dunes and the high-tide line.
Informal beach stop · Confirm access locally
El Comitán beach area
Best for: A simple shoreline stop near the workshop.
El Comitán was one of our original nearby suggestions for self-contained vans. Treat it as an informal beach area rather than a managed campground. Before settling in, confirm the permitted access route and whether overnight parking is allowed at the exact spot you intend to use.
Before you arrive
Plan for no campground facilities. Keep access clear for residents, stay away from soft sand and tidal flats, and take all waste away. If permission or the ground conditions are unclear, use an established campground.
02 / EXPLORE BY AREA
Cerritos & Todos Santos
Paid camping · Surf and Pacific coast
Libra Adventure Hostel & Camping
Best for: Cerritos beach days and time around Pescadero.
Previously listed here as Libra Way Campground, this remains one of our original recommendations for the Cerritos area. Its website offers camping and van sites alongside other accommodation. It is a good fit for a Pacific-coast stop with surfing and Todos Santos on your itinerary.
Before you arrive
The booking page states that camping and van-site prices are per person, per night, and that pets are not accepted. Confirm your site type, facilities, access, and the latest policy before booking.
03 / EXPLORE BY AREA
Mountains & the East Cape
Paid ranch camping · Mountain escape
Rancho San Dionisio
Best for: Slowing down in the foothills of the Sierra de la Laguna.
Still one of our favorite places from the original guide: a beautiful change of pace from the coast, with a ranch setting, greenery, and a communal kitchen. Streams and natural pools depend on the season and recent rainfall, so plan the visit around the setting rather than guaranteed flowing water.
Before you arrive
Contact the ranch for the exact entrance pin, current dirt-road conditions, suitability for your van, and available kitchen, bathroom, and internet facilities. Allow a substantial travel day from La Paz and avoid arriving after dark.
Paid RV park · La Ventana–El Teso
Tango Azul Resort & RV Park
Best for: Windsports, desert outings, and a serviced base.
An additional option in the La Ventana area. The operator describes an RV park near beaches, groceries, and restaurants, with views toward the Sea of Cortez. Its facilities page lists a pool, showers, bathrooms, and a shared outdoor kitchen and palapa.
Before you arrive
Confirm the services included with your RV site, hookup availability, pets, and beach access. If calm beach lounging is your priority, check the wind forecast before choosing your dates.
04 / EXPLORE BY AREA
Northbound: Loreto & Bahía Concepción
These are stops for your journey along the peninsula. Plan overnight stays en route rather than treating Loreto or Bahía Concepción as a quick outing from La Paz.
Paid RV park · Loreto town stop
RV Park Rivera del Mar
Best for: Exploring Loreto and resetting between beach stays.
An additional northbound option within a few blocks of Loreto’s waterfront and historic center. The operator lists full-hookup sites, dry camping, a tent area, hot showers, laundry, shared Wi-Fi, and pet-friendly accommodation. It is a practical town stop on a longer Baja journey.
Before you arrive
Choose the right site category and confirm your vehicle dimensions, electrical connection, pet conditions, and current nightly rate. Book directly with the property for your travel dates.
Paid beach camping · Bahía Concepción
Playa Santispac
Best for: A classic beach stop on the route toward Mulegé.
One of the designated camping beaches recommended by Visit Baja Sur. The tourism guide lists toilets, restaurants, and palapas. This is an additional option for travelers continuing north, where a few unhurried beach nights can become a highlight of the drive.
Before you arrive
Bring cash pesos and drinking water, confirm the fee and facilities on arrival, and plan to be self-contained for power and connectivity. Stay within the designated camping area and check the wind before paddling.
Paid beach camping · Bahía Concepción
Playa El Requesón
Best for: A simpler beach stay on a longer Baja road trip.
Another Bahía Concepción camping option listed by Visit Baja Sur, with toilets and palapas reported in the tourism guide. Bring supplies for a self-contained stay and choose your pitch with the tide and weather in mind.
Before you arrive
Confirm the overnight fee, available palapas, and usable facilities with the caretaker. Carry cash, drinking water, food, shade, and offline maps; do not assume you will have a hookup or dependable internet.
A LITTLE PREPARATION GOES A LONG WAY
Before you head for camp
Can I camp on any beach?
Check the rules for the exact place you plan to stay. Public beach access does not by itself confirm permission to drive onto the sand or camp overnight. Use designated areas, respect signs and private access routes, and ask the caretaker or local authority when arrangements are unclear. Avoid dunes, mangroves, turtle nesting areas, and tidal flats.
Do I need a 4×4 or a Syncro?
The important question is the last stretch of road and the campsite surface, not just the town name. Ask your host about current access for your exact van, including ground clearance and height. For a two-wheel-drive Vanagon, favor established roads and firm parking. Walk uncertain ground first, and turn around before entering deep sand, damaged tracks, or flooded crossings.
What should I confirm when booking?
Send your dates, number of people, vehicle length and height, and whether you have pets. Ask whether the price is per person or per vehicle, whether it is quoted in pesos or US dollars, and what is included. Confirm bathrooms, showers, water, electrical connection, dump facilities, Wi-Fi, quiet hours, arrival instructions, and the cancellation policy.
How do I plan for water, power, and internet?
Carry drinking water and ask whether campground water is potable before filling your tank. Dry camping means you should be able to manage without a site hookup. Confirm the outlet and supply before connecting your van, and use suitable electrical protection. Download maps ahead of time; a Wi-Fi or Starlink listing does not guarantee service at your pitch.
What about wind, heat, and rain?
Check the forecast for your exact destination. Coastal wind can change how comfortable a campsite feels, and hot weather makes shade and ventilation especially useful. Heavy rain can damage access tracks and turn dry washes into flowing water. Camp clear of arroyos and the high-tide line, secure awnings, and leave room in your itinerary to change plans.
How can I be a good guest?
Arrive in daylight, ask before choosing a space, keep noise down, and follow the host’s fire and pet rules. Pack out rubbish and dispose of toilet waste and grey water only at suitable facilities. Never leave a pet in an overheating van. Pay agreed local fees, support nearby businesses, and leave the site ready for the next traveler.
Guide reviewed: September 2026. Operator links are included with each listing. Facility details are drawn from the linked operator websites where available; Campestre Maranatha also uses traveler-reported campground information. Bahía Concepción entries use the Visit Baja Sur camping guide. We have not reconfirmed every campsite in person. Contact providers directly for current arrangements.
