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Between the rugged terrain of Cleveland National Forest and the pristine beaches of the Pacific Ocean is the quiet town of Camp Pendleton North. Its proximity to the seaside and the scenic Pacific Coast Highway 101 coupled with its closeness to the San Bernardino National Forest and towering Palomar Mountain make it an ideal location to rent an RV. There are several outdoor and adventurous recreational activities that all the family can enjoy, from snorkeling and scuba diving to mountain biking and wildlife spotting.

This census-designated area is located in the southwest reaches of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, one of the largest training centers on the west coast. It’s accessible via I-15 from San Bernardino to San Diego, or via Highway 76 from Oceanside. In the town the are many fun activities to keep you busy, even on a rare rainy day.

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The Great Outdoors

After you pick up your RV rental in Camp Pendleton North you can take a drive to the Cleveland National Forest. It’s one of the highlights of San Diego County and the southernmost national forest in California. The area consists of 46,000 acres and a variety of terrain, from pine-clad mountains to dry desert scrub. The forest was initially home to native tribes from the coastal region and, nowadays, many of the forestry trails follow in the footsteps of these early settlers. Among the most popular of these hiking trails is the moderate to strenuous 6.6-mile return route to Cedar Creek Falls. The trailhead is located in the Palomar Ranger District and hiking this route is recommended from fall to spring. Anyone looking for a longer trek can join the Pacific Crest Trail as a 110-mile section passes through the park. The Cleveland National Forest also has a fantastic network of mountain biking, horseback riding, and ATV trails.

Palomar Mountain State Park is located in the northern region of the Cleveland National Forest, east of Camp Pendleton North. The state park sits at an altitude of approximately 5,000 feet above sea level on the western slopes of Palomar Mountain. Visitors can, therefore, enjoy cooler temperatures during California’s scorching summers. This recreational area offers a fantastic variety of activities including trekking in dense forests of conifer, pine, cedar, and fir, to picnicking next to Doane Pond. The best viewpoints in the park are from Boucher Hill Fire Lookout and Boucher Hill Summit, or, drive your Camp Pendleton North RV rental by owner along the two-mile Boucher Hill Loop for a full view of the surrounding terrain.

When you’re ready for some sea and sand, take your RV north to Crystal Cove State Park in Orange County. The park has three sandy beaches and a fantastic underwater park for scuba diving and snorkeling off the coast of Crystal Cove Beach. Hiking trails connect some of the coves and beaches while, inland, you can go hiking, biking, and horseback riding on 18 miles of multi-use trails around El Moro Canyon. While exploring, it’s possible to see coyotes, rattlesnakes, and woodrats scuttling in the undergrowth, as well as multiple bird species. Crystal Cove State Park also has an RV-suitable campground on a bluff top with spectacular views to the Pacific Ocean.

RV Parks

Although there aren't many RV parks in Camp Pendleton North, there are multiple RV parks within a 30-minute drive.

If you prefer rustic campsites with quiet forested campsites then drive your Camp Pendleton North RV rental to the Palomar Ranger District on the north side of Cleveland National Forest. The district hosts four campgrounds which are suitable for RV camping; Dripping Springs Campground, Observatory Campground, Oak Grove Campground, Indian Flats Campground. All of these sites are operated by the Forest Service and provide basic amenities such as flush or vault toilets, drinking water, and lighting. The Observatory Campground, which is closest to Santa Ysabel, additionally has coin-operated showers.

Explore the City

You should expect to find all of the modern facilities you could hope for when you rent an RV Camp Pendleton North. Whether you’re looking to fill your belly with a takeout pizza, see the latest movie at the movie theater, or get your aim right at the central bowling alley. There is also a handful of restaurants, coffee shops, and mini-markets to stock up at.

One of the town’s main attractions is the Marine Corps Merchandized Museum which houses a collection of former military vehicles. Unlike most historic collections, the tanks and trucks at this museum are maintained by a group of volunteers and many are therefore in working order. If you’re lucky then you may get to see and hear one of these veteran engines roar into life.

Just off of Vandegrift Boulevard is Luiseno Park which is equipped with two multi-purpose sports fields, jogging paths, and tennis courts. The 10-acre park is a pleasant place to while away a few hours while the kids play on the playgrounds. Also, for sporty visitors, there are a couple of gyms and outdoor swimming pools in town, or you can practice your putt at one of the local 18-hole golf courses. If golf isn’t high energy enough then continue along Vandegrift Boulevard to the nearby paintball and airsoft park instead. Now that sounds like a fun finale to your vacation with the RV rental in Camp Pendleton North, California.

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