Rio Bend RV & Golf Resort Good Sam Verified Campground

1589 Drew Rd, El Centro, CA 92243

Good Sam Verified Campground
(5 reviews) 4 out of 5 stars from 5 reviews
Good Sam Rating
Good Sam Rating
Facility 10
Restrooms 10
Appeal 10
(5 reviews) 4 out of 5 stars from 5 reviews

MORE THAN A RESORT - A LIFESTYLE!

Whether it's inspiration or relaxation that you seek, our landscaped sites, first class amenities, pleasing climate & good old fashioned western hospitality make our resort a clear choice as your premier resort destination.

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Address

1589 Drew Rd
El Centro, CA, 92243

Open all year

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Facility

Type: RV Resort
Partial Handicap Access
Emergency Phone
Control access gate
Dump station
Laundry
Eco-friendly park
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Eco-friendly park
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Policies

Pets welcome
Some restrictions
RV age restrictions
No tents
Road condition: Good
Road type: Paved
Total spaces: 458
Spaces available: 188
Seasonal Sites: 100
Site length: 50
Max length: 50
All-Weather sites: 188
Pull-thru size: 30 x 50
Pull-thrus: 23
Back-in size: 30 x 50
Room for slideouts: Yes
Shaded sites: Some
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Models for sale
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Number of full hookups: 188
Amps: 30 Amp/50 Amp
Max Amps: 50

On-site rentals

Large park models, fully furnished including utensils, TV and free Wi Fi. Some are pet friendly.

RV Park Model Rentals:

$50.00 - $75.00 / Daily Rate
Rentals available: 12
Minimum stay: 2 Days
Sleeps: 4
Bathroom: Full
Kitchen: Full

Restrooms
Ice
Laundry
Guest services
Laundry
Guest services
Cocktail lounge
Snack bar
Dog park
ATM
Snack bar
Dog park
ATM

Swimming
Lake
Body of water: Rio Bend Lake
Hot tub
Exercise room
Hot tub
Exercise room
Nature trails
Putting green
Pickleball
Shuffleboard
Putting green
Pickleball
Shuffleboard

(within 10 miles)

Hiking
Rock/mountain climbing
Fishing
ATV riding
Mountain biking
ATV riding
Mountain biking
Snow sports

Rentals & Glamping
Forget the RV rent a Park Model!

Glamp in style with the ease of a park model rental. Make Rio Bend your premier destination with first class facilities, a bird sanctuary, 80 acre lagoon & good old fashioned western hospitality! Don't forget the golf clubs!

Lots & Park Models
A Beautiful Place To Call Home

Resort style living at Rio Bend RV & Golf Resort has never been easier! Choose the floor plan & price range that fits your needs. Package includes, complete setup, HVAC, all utility connections, skirting & steps. Why wait!?

Military Discount

4 (5 reviews) 4 out of 5 stars from 5 reviews
Facility
4.2
Restroom
4
Appeal
4.2
What is being rated?
5 5 out of 5 stars 01/02/2023

This place is fantastic. My wife and I stayed for the new year long weekend. This place is the best kept secret in the desert. Good job guys. I’m not goig to tell you how good the food was. The friendliness of the stall. The entertainment / poolside bar. The people that are staying there make you feel Welcome. If you meet the bar Manager Mariella she makes a mean cocktail. Keep up the good work guys. 10 out of 10 from me.

5 5 out of 5 stars 04/03/2019

Stayed here in a 45' motorhome. The staff made us feel so welcome from the moment we arrived. What a great park!

4 4 out of 5 stars 01/11/2018

This large park has a mix of open RV spaces and fixed "park models". It is located a few miles west of the town of El Centro. We are not golfers but they have what appears to be a very nice 9 hole golf course on-site. There are a nice variety of facilities and activities including pool/spa, on-site caf,, exercise room, etc. There is free WiFi which we found to be responsive and reliable. The bathroom and laundry are well maintained and clean. If you are here for a short stay and want to use... Read More

This large park has a mix of open RV spaces and fixed "park models". It is located a few miles west of the town of El Centro. We are not golfers but they have what appears to be a very nice 9 hole golf course on-site. There are a nice variety of facilities and activities including pool/spa, on-site caf,, exercise room, etc. There is free WiFi which we found to be responsive and reliable. The bathroom and laundry are well maintained and clean. If you are here for a short stay and want to use the laundry, be aware that you must purchase a card for $5 then add value to it. I would suggest that the park management offer to loan a card (for a deposit of $5) to those staying for a short period. We paid an average of $40 per night with a combination of Passport America and Good Sam.
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1 1 out of 5 stars 10/28/2016

This place is a joke! They tell you that they have cable (I specifically asked over phone before booking). Cable didn't work at my site. So, maintenance hooked me up to the site next to me. It worked, but only 5 channels. I talk to the manager and he tried to blame it on TV. After talking with him further, he slipped and said that they don't have the proper equipment and they're trying to get it fixed. I guess if all else fails, blame it on your guests' equipment instead of yours... If you plan... Read More

This place is a joke! They tell you that they have cable (I specifically asked over phone before booking). Cable didn't work at my site. So, maintenance hooked me up to the site next to me. It worked, but only 5 channels. I talk to the manager and he tried to blame it on TV. After talking with him further, he slipped and said that they don't have the proper equipment and they're trying to get it fixed. I guess if all else fails, blame it on your guests' equipment instead of yours... If you plan on using their shower facilities, don't do it when it's dark outside. The lights turn off every five minutes. No motion sensors. You'll have to walk to the door and press the switch each time. I've been traveling across the country for 7 months (using the GoodSam App.) and this is BY FAR the most misleading rating I've seen at an RV Park. If you plan on staying a night or two, the grounds are kept well. However, if you have any issues don't expect the manager to accept responsibility!
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5 5 out of 5 stars 12/06/2015

We stayed 3 nights. Excellent Park. Big Rig Friendly. Easy to get into and out of Pull Thru spaces. Friendly Staff. Quiet (although locals say that the Blue Angels practice their Air Show in Jan&Feb and it can be noisey). Nice Cafe on site. Nine Hole golf course is wonderful (affordable and easy to get tee time). This park deserves its high Good Sams ratings. Loved the evening entertainment around the firepit- local music group and nice conversations with the local residents. We look forward... Read More

We stayed 3 nights. Excellent Park. Big Rig Friendly. Easy to get into and out of Pull Thru spaces. Friendly Staff. Quiet (although locals say that the Blue Angels practice their Air Show in Jan&Feb and it can be noisey). Nice Cafe on site. Nine Hole golf course is wonderful (affordable and easy to get tee time). This park deserves its high Good Sams ratings. Loved the evening entertainment around the firepit- local music group and nice conversations with the local residents. We look forward to coming back here next year and staying longer.
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5 5 out of 5 stars 01/02/2023

This place is fantastic. My wife and I stayed for the new year long weekend. This place is the best kept secret in the desert. Good job guys. I’m not goig to tell you how good the food was. The friendliness of the stall. The entertainment / poolside bar. The people that are staying there make you feel Welcome. If you meet the bar Manager Mariella she makes a mean cocktail. Keep up the good work guys. 10 out of 10 from me.

5 5 out of 5 stars 04/03/2019

Stayed here in a 45' motorhome. The staff made us feel so welcome from the moment we arrived. What a great park!

4 4 out of 5 stars 01/11/2018

This large park has a mix of open RV spaces and fixed "park models". It is located a few miles west of the town of El Centro. We are not golfers but they have what appears to be a very nice 9 hole golf course on-site. There are a nice variety of facilities and activities including pool/spa, on-site caf,, exercise room, etc. There is free WiFi which we found to be responsive and reliable. The bathroom and laundry are well maintained and clean. If you are here for a short stay and want to use... Read More

This large park has a mix of open RV spaces and fixed "park models". It is located a few miles west of the town of El Centro. We are not golfers but they have what appears to be a very nice 9 hole golf course on-site. There are a nice variety of facilities and activities including pool/spa, on-site caf,, exercise room, etc. There is free WiFi which we found to be responsive and reliable. The bathroom and laundry are well maintained and clean. If you are here for a short stay and want to use the laundry, be aware that you must purchase a card for $5 then add value to it. I would suggest that the park management offer to loan a card (for a deposit of $5) to those staying for a short period. We paid an average of $40 per night with a combination of Passport America and Good Sam.
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1 1 out of 5 stars 10/28/2016

This place is a joke! They tell you that they have cable (I specifically asked over phone before booking). Cable didn't work at my site. So, maintenance hooked me up to the site next to me. It worked, but only 5 channels. I talk to the manager and he tried to blame it on TV. After talking with him further, he slipped and said that they don't have the proper equipment and they're trying to get it fixed. I guess if all else fails, blame it on your guests' equipment instead of yours... If you plan... Read More

This place is a joke! They tell you that they have cable (I specifically asked over phone before booking). Cable didn't work at my site. So, maintenance hooked me up to the site next to me. It worked, but only 5 channels. I talk to the manager and he tried to blame it on TV. After talking with him further, he slipped and said that they don't have the proper equipment and they're trying to get it fixed. I guess if all else fails, blame it on your guests' equipment instead of yours... If you plan on using their shower facilities, don't do it when it's dark outside. The lights turn off every five minutes. No motion sensors. You'll have to walk to the door and press the switch each time. I've been traveling across the country for 7 months (using the GoodSam App.) and this is BY FAR the most misleading rating I've seen at an RV Park. If you plan on staying a night or two, the grounds are kept well. However, if you have any issues don't expect the manager to accept responsibility!
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1589 Drew Rd, El Centro, CA 92243
Coordinates: 32.765400, -115.694230

Directions
From Jct of I-8 & Hwy 86 (Imperial Ave), W 8 mi on I-8 to Drew Rd (Exit 107), S 0.4 mi (R)

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