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“The Big Box” is nestled in a quiet valley about 15 miles east of San Diego. It’s a very diverse area. About a third of the residents are Asian and African immigrants from Turkey, Somalia, and other nations. The number of things to do in El Cajon reflects that diversity. The best way to experience this diversity is not by staying in a hotel room. Some of the best RV rentals in the area are in El Cajon, and smart travelers know that a well-apportioned RV is every bit as nice as a standard hotel room. For those who would rather “rough it,” there are lots of nice travel trailer rentals in El Cajon.

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The Great Outdoors

Mt. Helix Park is a good place to start. It’s one of the highest points around El Cajon. Much of the park was a Depression-era work project, so it has a distinctive old-school feel. Take some time to learn about local wildlife at one of the visitor stations. If your timing is good, you can also catch a concert, play, or lecture at the huge rock amphitheater.

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Exploring the City

Don’t miss the San Diego Air & Space Museum Gillespie Field Annex. This offshoot of the main museum houses airplanes and other artifacts that, for one reason or another, are not on display in San Diego. So, visitors have a much more intimate experience at this museum. It’s also ideal for children, with extras like airplane tricycles to ride.

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Popular nearby hiking trails and campgrounds

  • Hiking TrailLocation
  • Mount Helix, CALa Mesa, CA
  • Cowles Mountain from Barker Way, CASan Diego, CA
  • Mesa Road , SCSantee State Park, SC
  • Valley View Truck Trail, CAEl Cajon, CA
  • Cowles Mountain to Pyles Peak Trail Via Big Rock Trail , CAMission Trails Regional Park, CA
  • Cowles Mountain from Big Rock Trail, CAMission Trails Regional Park, CA
  • Big Rock Trail, CAMission Trails Regional Park, CA
  • Lakeside Linkage Preserve Trail, CALakeside, CA
  • Santee Lakes Trail, CASantee, CA
  • Otay Sweetwater Refuge Trail, CALa Mesa, CA

Recent RV rental reviews in El Cajon

Lily A.

November, 2025

We loved our adventure with this van! Having previously owned our own van this was a great experience, it felt like home! We took this van to Joshua Tree and San Bernardino Forest as our first van life adventure with our daughter. Communication was great and the van was very comfortable, had everything we needed. We flew in from the east coast so it was great not to have to worry about supplies like some of the other rentals we looked at. They covered everything! Will rent again if we're back in the area!!
Harley M.

October, 2025

Great camper van! Drives great, amazing fuel economy, super cozy, the starlight is a delightful touch. We never had hookups so there was never hot water and no inverter to use the coffee maker (inverter was missing)
Julia N.

October, 2025

We had an amazing time with Scout! Rene was so accommodating and responsive. We beach camped along the coast for our 30th and couldn’t have asked for a better set up! 10/10 recommend. We’re hoping to use Scout again in the future. Thanks Rene!

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