Immerse Yourself with Nature
In today’s busy world, we all need a break by unwinding with nature. Campland is blessed to be adjacent to the Kendall-Frost Marsh Reserve. Take a stroll and view the marsh and it’s many inhabitants. Better yet, take a paddleboard or kayak and paddle near the exterior of the marsh. (Please do not paddle inside the marsh area which disturbs the wildlife and fragile ecosystem.)
Kendall-Frost Marsh Reserve
Keeping Nature Close with the Wetlands
Campland on the Bay is adjacent to the protected wetlands of the Kendall-Frost Mission Bay Marsh Reserve. Campland is the only place you can camp overnight overlooking this scenic wildlife sanctuary, an ideal way to learn firsthand and teach younger generations about the surrounding natural environment.
Birding enthusiasts may see snowy egrets, black-crowned night herons, least herons, and ospreys to name a few. Two endangered species depend entirely on this marsh:
- the Light-footed Clapper Rail
- the Belding’s Savannah Sparrow
If you want to identify the birds you see, there is a free app that’s easy to use: http://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/
History of the Kendall-Frost Marsh Reserve
In 1952, Lena Kendall donated 9 acres of salt marsh followed by a donation of an adjoining parcel by the A. H. Frost estate. Today, the Kendall-Frost Reserve protects 16 acres of salt marsh next to the Northern Wildlife Preserve owned by the City of San Diego. Natural habitats include restored coastal sage scrub, south coastal salt marsh, tidal channels, salt flats, mudflats, sand spit, and eelgrass beds.
Learn more about Kendall-Frost.
Wildlife is Protected at Campland on the Bay
- Birds, (including ducks), stray cats, and other wildlife are on “mother nature’s” diet. Campland’s rules prohibit feeding the wildlife. RULES & REGULATIONS
- The wetland’s plants and animals may be admired from afar but not handled. It is a felony to harm, harass or disturb wildlife, and is subject to a $20,000.00 fine and/or imprisonment (SEC. 597 CA STATE PENAL CODE)!
The Mulitude of Trees at Campland
Campland on the Bay is home to over 1,160 mature trees. Most of these trees were planted in the early 1970s and have been on property for over 50 years!
Birds and other creatures make their homes among the trees. Learn more about all of the trees at the resort.
