Happy Camp is the ultimate destination place to be that's right in your backyard! Recently renovated, Happy Camp offers an abundance of amenities to provide our guests with a truly memorable camping experience. You can use this website to review pricing and availability, select additional amenities, such as day camp, dumping fees, and book your stay.
Amenities
- Boat Docks
- Cornhole Court
- New Playground
- Horseshoe Pit
- Restrooms with Showers
- Roped Swimming Area
- Shady Picnic Areas
- Wifi
- RV Dump Station
- 50 Amp Serivce at Full Hookup Sites
- Lighted Parking
Happy Camp 360 Virtual Tour
| Type | Day | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Lakefront (w/full hookups) | Sun. – Thurs. | $49 |
| Lakefront (w/full hookups) | Fri. & Sat. | $55 |
| Lakefront (w/full hookups) | Holidays | $65 |
| Lakefront (w/full hookups) | Nov. 1 – Apr. 30 | Discount $10 |
| Off-Water (w/full hookups) | Sun. – Thurs. | $44 |
| Off-Water (w/full hookups) | Fri. & Sat. | $49 |
| Off-Water (w/full hookups) | Holidays | $60 |
| Off-Water (w/full hookups) | Nov. 1 – Apr. 30 | Discount $10 |
| Tent Sites | Sun. – Thurs. | $39 |
| Tent Sites | Fri. & Sat. | $44 |
| Tent Sites | Holiday Rate | $55 |
| Tent Sites | Nov.1 – Apr. 30 | Discount $10 |
Need to fuel up? Get gas and propane at Happy Camp.
Hours
- Gas is sold daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed 12 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.)
- Propane is sold daily from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (closed 12 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.)
Happy Camp staff is happy to assist with any questions you may have about the Boat Gas Dock. Please call 951.434.5511 for more information.
Happy Camp FAQ
Happy Camp staff is happy to assist with any questions you may have. Please call 951.434.5511 for more information.
- Reserving a Site: Members are required to make a reservation for a specific site on the Canyon Lake POA website. Payment for the entire duration of the stay is required to make a reservation.
- Block Out Dates: Happy Camp is blocked out for reservations during the 4th of July holiday. There is a holiday each year that awards site reservations. The dates blocked out are typically one day before the holiday and one day after, but dates may vary. Reservations are also blocked out for Memorial and Labor Day weekends. Reservations for these holiday weekends open up 14 days in advance of the weekend and may only be made in person at Happy Camp.
- Cancelations: Reservations canceled 15 days prior to the scheduled check-in date will be charged $25. Reservations canceled within 14 days prior to the scheduled check-in date will be charged for the first night's stay. The remainder of the payment will be refunded to the card used to make the reservation.
- No Shows: No show reservations will be charged for the first night's stay. The remainder of the payment will be refunded to the card on file, and the remainder of the reservation will be canceled.
- Group Blocks: Group blocks are available for reservations and deposit must be paid for each reserved site within the group block. Please email [email protected] for more information.
- Expiring Members: Lessees, Sub-Associates, and Resident Members will not be able to make reservations beyond their membership expiration date.
The Happy Camp Rules elaborate more on these and other items.
Reserve Your Spot Now!
Your adventure awaits. Online reservations are now available exclusively for Canyon Lake residents and their guests.
SEAN GARDNER
Campground Host
Sean Gardner is an accomplished manager with extensive experience in customer service and campground management. As the manager of Happy Camp, the beloved campground of the Canyon Lake community, Sean supervises the campground, including staff, facilities, equipment, campground reservations, and camper satisfaction.
Sean became the Campground Host in August 2020. With his background in customer service, Sean prioritizes interacting with campers, ensuring they have the best experience possible. Managing Happy Camp is no small feat, yet Sean flourishes in the busy, fast-paced field of campground management. Whether checking campers in, working the gas dock, or facilitating propane sales, Sean doesn’t hesitate to roll up his sleeves and jump in to make a smooth, fun experience for campers. The campground’s festive holiday atmosphere around events like Christmas and Easter is largely attributable to Sean’s focus on bringing fun to Happy Camp.
Sean began his career in restaurants, where he developed excellent customer service skills. After more than twenty years of working in the restaurant industry — including fixing restaurants that were no longer generating revenue — Sean took a part-time position in 2015 at a campground in Menifee. This new adventure gave him the challenge and change he needed, and his customer service skills easily transferred to working at the campground. Shortly afterward, he moved into a Property Rental Coordinator position, which allowed him to work closely with campers.
With a customer service mindset that focuses on making campers feel welcomed, Sean makes a fun and positive difference at Happy Camp, building relationships with the Canyon Lake community and everyone who visits the campground.