Thousand Trails Pio Pico is a full service RV campground in California located south of San Diego, close to many attractions such as the zoo, Sea World and museums. The campground is twenty minutes from Mexico. Day trips south of the border are not only a possibility but also a great opportunity.
Members come to Thousand Trails 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.
Feedback on staff is mixed; while some customers praised the friendliness and helpfulness of certain staff members, others reported rude and unprofessional behavior from specific employees.
Cleanliness Issues
Several reviews highlighted problems with cleanliness, particularly regarding trash and maintenance of facilities, including bathrooms and RV sites.
Location and Amenities
The campground's location near San Diego and its amenities, such as pools and activity centers, received positive remarks, although some noted that the facilities are in need of updates.
Communication Problems
Customers expressed frustration with poor communication regarding reservations, check-in processes, and responsiveness from staff.
Cell Service and Wi-Fi
Many reviews mentioned the lack of cell service and unreliable Wi-Fi, making it difficult for guests to stay connected.
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Julie Wood
3 days ago
5.0
We are new to the Thousand Trails community and we loved our stay at Pio Pico. It’s beautiful and peaceful here. The grounds were very well kept and you could see some new landscaped areas have been recently added. The pool/spa facilities were nice and clean as were the bathrooms. All the staff we ran into were friendly. Cell reception (Tmobile)was no good and I never did figure out how to join the paid WiFi through Jabba. But we went up to the activities center for the free WiFi for school and it worked great. The shop at the entrance of the grounds was very handy, well stocked and had reasonable prices compared to most of the facilities we have had experience with. The long term residents keep their spaces well cared for and the ones we interacted with were very nice. Thanks for the great stay!
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Heberson Senra Michel
Jan 3, 2026
5.0
Fantástico!
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Michael Mignella
Dec 21, 2025
1.0
The guys that work here are so nice. The females I don't know what's going on but they are so mean all the time or they just don't like people of color. They nitpick on us all the time every little thing they complain about we're supposed to be here camping having a good time that's not what's going on. Everybody else in the park is having a good time barbecuing camping we're doing the same thing but some reason these ladies find something to yell at us about every single day. It wasn't worth buying the membership to be harassed and discriminated against every single day our cars parked the wrong way our tents up the wrong way our animals barking too loud or animals barking the wrong way We have our animal outside the wrong way We drove too fast we drove too slow We looked at them the wrong way I mean I could go on meanwhile the full-timers here have full reign of breaking the rules or if they like you oh do anything you want. On top of this they add their own rules on to things Don't have any guests because they're going to charge $10 per guest Are you serious You're here camping you've already paid your fees now you want to charge more money because somebody comes to see you greedy people This is by far one of the worst thousand trails we stay at other thousand trails we do not experience any of this harassment these women have a power trip here. When the gentleman are working none of this happens only when the women are working for some reason. I thought it was because I was a man nope My wife tries to speak to them and they treat her worse. They offer us a free night off if we give them a five-star review sorry not going to do it people need to understand what's really going on here. Don't bring your children because they're not allowed to do anything This is Pio Pico prison and the rules change daily. I don't know why the regional office does not step in and do something about this place. I called corporate once and they said thousand Trails Pio Pico is Pio Pico's armpit of parks . Assuming it's the one they care about the least . Every morning a crabby lady rides around on a golf cart picking on certain people leave us alone let us have a good time at your park it's not picking on us stop making up a rules if it's in the rules we follow them stop adding your own to them please This is going to result in a lawsuit.
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Letty Gallegos Ch
Dec 18, 2025
5.0
Llegó a esa tienda siempre que viajo por Tecate, muy limpio
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Angelica Martinez Salguero
Dec 5, 2025
4.0
I recently stayed at Thousand Trails Pio Pico. I wanted to share some feedback about my experience. Overall, I had a wonderful time, and the majority of the staff were incredibly helpful and welcoming.
However, I did encounter a challenging situation with one of the rangers that I felt could have been handled with a bit more compassion. On the day of my departure, my electric jack was malfunctioning, and I was unable to leave right at the 11:00 AM checkout time. I understand the importance of adhering to the schedule, and I tried to communicate the issue as soon as I could. Unfortunately, the ranger's response focused solely on the late fee without acknowledging the difficulty I was facing.
I believe that a more empathetic approach would have made a significant difference in how the situation was perceived, and it would have helped reduce the stress of the moment. I wanted to bring this to your attention in hopes that it can contribute to a more positive experience for future campers.
Thank you for taking the time to consider my feedback. I look forward to visiting again and appreciate all the efforts your team puts in.
Wishing you all Happy Holidays.