Cleveland NF Palomar Camp CA — Cleveland National Forest, Palomar Mountain CA dispersed campsite
US Forest ServiceFree

Cleveland NF Palomar Camp CA

Cleveland National Forest, Palomar Mountain CA, California5,391 ft🗓 Year-round

About this site

Cleveland NF dispersed near Palomar Mountain. World-class observatory, pine forest, 200-inch telescope.

Peak season temperatures

85°F
Avg high
58°F
Avg low

Verified historical climate data for this campsite location.

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Wildlife in the area

Research-grade verified observations from iNaturalist near this campsite.

Striped SkunkWild TurkeyBobcatAcorn WoodpeckerAmerican CootCalifornia VoleWestern FlycatcherRed-winged Blackbird

Activities

StargazingHikingOHV

Amenities

Dispersed campingFire ring

Site types

TentRV

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Quick facts

Land manager
US Forest Service
Fee
Free — no reservation
Season
Year-round
Stay limit
14 days
Elevation
5,391 ft
Peak temps
58°–85°F
Rating
4.3
Coordinates
33.3534, -116.8534
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