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# La Palapa RV Camp (San Felipe, Baja California): What to Know Before You Roll In

La Palapa RV Camp is an RV park / campground in San Felipe, Baja California, Mexico, on the Gulf of California (also called the Sea of Cortés / Sea of Cortez). Your dataset lists it as a mobile home park with a 4.6 rating and places it at Golfo de California #92, Segunda Secc, San Felipe, 21850.

If you’re choosing between the string of waterfront RV options near San Felipe’s malecón, La Palapa is repeatedly described as small, central, and beach-adjacent, with “palapa” shade structures as a defining feature.

## Quick facts you can verify fast

– Name: La Palapa RV Camp
– Address (as listed on Campendium): Golfo de California 92, San Felipe, BCN, Mexico
– GPS (Campendium): 31.0336, -114.8283
– Your dataset coordinates are essentially the same: 31.03343, -114.8281478.
– Town context: San Felipe is a coastal city in Baja California on the Gulf of California.
– Scale (reported by multiple sources): 12 sites/spaces (small footprint). Say Someday Family
– Rig size signal (reported): Campendium lists the longest RV reported at 29 ft, and another guide flags “big rig friendly” as under ~30 ft.

## What “palapa camping” means here (and why it matters)

A palapa is an open-sided shelter with a thatched roof made from dried palm leaves—common in hot climates because it provides shade and airflow. La Palapa RV Camp is repeatedly described as a place where each site has its own palapa structure (some sources specify two-level palapas). Say Someday Family

That detail isn’t cosmetic—it shapes how you use the site:
– Shade is built-in (important in a warm, coastal desert setting).
– You’ll likely be spending more “outside time” at your site versus hiding indoors.

## Hookups and core camping setup

Multiple sources describe La Palapa RV Camp as offering full hookups (electric, water, sewer). Campendium’s listing also includes 20 amp and 30 amp in the hookups section.

What that implies (without guessing beyond the listings):
– It’s positioned as a serviced in-town stop rather than off-grid beach camping.
– It’s compatible with RVs that rely on shore power and standard dump connections.

## Bathrooms and showers: sources disagree (so treat this as a pre-arrival check)

You’ll find conflicting claims about showers:

– A San Felipe RV guide states there are toilets but no showers at La Palapa. Baja
– A Campendium review explicitly mentions showers and “hot water” alongside flush toilets.
– A Facebook mention for the campground lists “regaderas y sanitarios” (showers and bathrooms).

The only fully “safe” conclusion is: don’t rely on any single source for shower availability. If showers are a must for your setup, confirm right before arrival.

## Security and quiet hours (reported)

Two different sources describe security measures:
– One guide reports 24-hour security, CCTV, and a gated entrance. Baja
– A Campendium reviewer reports that gates are secured at 10 PM and describes a “10 PM quiet time” culture (noting that noise beyond the campground can’t be controlled).

Because these are reported conditions (not official policy text), treat them as likely-but-verifiable rather than guaranteed.

## Location in San Felipe: why it’s convenient

San Felipe sits on the Gulf of California, separated from mainland Mexico by the Baja California peninsula. The town is known for strong tidal swings; Wikipedia notes water can recede significantly at low tide.

For La Palapa specifically, multiple sources position it:
– North of the malecón, near other RV parks. Baja
– Walkable access into town is repeatedly referenced (one Campendium review states “about a mile walk to town,” while another guide calls it a short walk).

The malecón itself is described (in Spanish) as a place that’s “ideal” for walking with family and enjoying restaurants, bars, and shops.

## Things to do nearby that are specifically documented

If you’re using La Palapa as a base, these are nearby activities with concrete, published details:

– Hike: Lighthouse of San Felipe – Cerro el Machorro (AllTrails)
AllTrails lists this as a 4.5-mile route with 997 ft elevation gain, estimated 2.5–3 hours (moderate).
– San Felipe desert racing context
San Felipe is cited as home to the San Felipe 250 and other off-road events.

## Pricing: what listings and notes show (and why it may be outdated)

Campendium’s page shows:
– “Last price paid: $25” (reported Feb 2022).
– Older reviews mention a range of nightly rates across different years.
– A 2024 note on Campendium references 500 pesos and equates that to “$30/night” in the note title (user-submitted).

Because those are user reports across different dates, treat prices as time-sensitive.

## Contact and “don’t get burned by stale info” checklist

– A Facebook mention associated with the campground shows a phone number formatted as (686) 157 2699.
– San Felipe’s area code is 686 (useful when sanity-checking numbers).

Before you plan your arrival around any single detail, confirm:
– Shower availability (conflicting sources) Baja
– Current nightly/weekly/monthly rates (multiple dates in the wild)
– Gate/quiet-hour policy if you’ll arrive late Baja
– Rig fit if you’re longer than ~29–30 ft (mixed signals suggest tighter spacing)