Each year there is a mass migration of snowbirds from the north looking to spend the winter months in the blissful sunshine of Baja California. In fully loaded RV's with road maps in hand, they take off for the dusty roads looking for the perfect place to park for the winter. Since the winter and spring months of November to April are the prime months to visit Mexico, RV parks can fill up quickly. To ensure you have a prime place, it's a good idea to make reservations in advance. Here are some of the best RV parks to stay at in Baja during the winter.

Playa Norte RV Park This gracious property is located in Los Barriles, on the East Cape of Baja. Each pull through has an ocean view, and 21 sites are oceanfront. Pull-through sites are each 70 feet long and 25 feet wide. There is WiFi on-site during the winter tourist season of October to April. Pets are welcome and there is even an on-site veterinarian and pet grooming services. Another bonus is that this property has long-term RV storage services available. You can reserve sites online at their website: http://www.playanortervpark.com/.

East Cape RV Resort This is another beachfront RV resort in Los Barriles. Full-service, pull-through sites are equipped with either 30 or 50 AMP hook-ups. High speed WiFi Internet is available throughout the resort property. The white sand beaches of the Sea of Cortes are only 300 yards away. The East Cape offers monthly, seasonal and annual rates and welcomes retirees. http://www.eastcaperv.com/

Villa Serena RV Park This is a well-known park on the outskirts of Cabo San Lucas at KM 7.5 on the Transpeninsular Highway. The park has weekly, monthly and seasonal rates for those that want to stay a while. Park amenities include a pool, Jacuzzi, laundry and shower facilities and an on-site restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Villa Serena RV Park is also pet friendly. http://www.ontheroadin.com/baja/bajarvparks/villaserena.htm

Big RV's Camp This full service RV park is located on the beach just outside of San Felipe on the Sea of Cortes. This is a gated park with pull through sites that offer water, sewer and electricity. The private access beach is located just 100 yards away. The El Dorado Ranch, compete with new 18-hole championship golf course, is only 18 miles away. Weekly, monthly, seasonal and yearly rates are available. http://www.sanfelipe.com.mx/business/big_rvs_park/index.html

Escape the cold winter months enjoying the tropical waters and white sand beaches of Baja. To get started, get your RV ready by taking it to a mechanic for a check-up. You will need to get Mexican RV insurance to take your RV to Mexico. You can get it online from several qualified brokers. Long-term travelers might also want to consider travel health insurance to cover you in the event of an unexpected illness or accident. Once you have your papers in order, and your RV has a clean bill of health, pack your swimsuit, grab your fishing gear, and head south to Baja, the land of eternal summer!