Commune with nature, play water sports, search for whales and enjoy horseback riding while camping in the tranquil town of Loreto, Mexico. Located in the Mexican state of Baja California Sur, Loreto was the first capital of Las Californias and the first known settlement on the Baja peninsula. It is situated about 220 miles north of La Paz, between the desert and the Sea of Cortez, and is an ideal location to unwind and take part in an array of outdoor activities. There are private and public camping opportunities to suit all tastes and fitness levels.
Campground Options
Choose from one of the dedicated campgrounds in Loreto, depending on the level of comfort you require. There are grounds that accommodate both RVs and tent camping, grounds with hot showers and with laundry and BBQ facilities. The Loreto Shores RV Park has a clubhouse that offers pot-luck dinners and get togethers. There are several RV parks located close to Juncalito beach.
Beach camping
Loreto has an abundance of deserted, white sandy beaches along its coastline. Camp on one of the public beaches, such as Juncalito, with the Sierra de la Giganta mountains in the background, and enjoy excellent surfing, swimming, kayaking and fishing in the Sea of Cortez. Snorkel around the shallow waters of Ensanada Blanca where you will see colorful coral reefs and oyster beds or swim in the emerald waters of Agua Verde beach.
Island camping
Seek out one of Loreto’s pristine islands: Isla de Carmen, Isla Coronados, Isla Danzante, Isla Monserrate and Isla Catalina. You can island-hop by kayak between the islands, obtain a permit or reservation and pitch your tent, then fish for dorado in the summer and yellowtail amber jack in the winter and spring. Loreto is ideally located between the warm and cool waters of the Sea of Cortez and you will also see Black marlins, snappers and yellowfin tuna. Between June and August, many dorado fly fishing, spear fishing and angling contests take place in Loreto.
Wilderness camping
Camp on the rugged Sierra de la Giganta mountains for an adventure that offers opportunities to pitch your tent in isolated wilderness. An area of rich biodiversity, the mountain escarpments are full of rockpools, canyons and palm trees with trails for hiking, mountain biking and horse riding. Breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and cave paintings reward the intrepid and you can trek to the secret mission village of San Javier.
Hotel camping
Many of Loreto’s inns, hotels and resorts have dedicated space for camping. The Tripui Resort is a hotel and restaurant with an adjacent RV park that can accommodate large caravan groups. It offers a pool, grocery and liquor store and Internet access for a small fee. The El Moro Motel, one block from the center of Loreto, has space for rent year round and can arrange sportfishing boats. It is an ideal place to arrange whale-watching tours from where you can spot migrating blue and gray whale.
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