US Forest ServiceFree
Palomar Mountain Camp CA
Palomar Mountain SP, Palomar Mountain CA, California4,731 ft🗓 Year-round
About this site
CA State dispersed on Palomar Mountain above the observatory. Cool pines, black bears.
Peak season temperatures
84°F
Avg high
60°F
Avg low
Verified historical climate data for this campsite location.
Cell Signal
Wildlife in the area
Research-grade verified observations from iNaturalist near this campsite.
Striped SkunkWild TurkeyBobcatAcorn WoodpeckerAmerican CootCalifornia VoleWestern FlycatcherRed-winged Blackbird
Activities
HikingStargazingWildlife watching
Amenities
Dispersed camping
Site types
TentRV
Community photos
Camper posts
Want a guaranteed reservation?
Dispersed sites are first-come, first-served. Book a reserved campground or bring your own home via RV rental.
CamperWatch earns a commission on Outdoorsy bookings at no cost to you.
Quick facts
- Land manager
- US Forest Service
- Fee
- Free — no reservation
- Season
- Year-round
- Stay limit
- 14 days
- Elevation
- 4,731 ft
- Peak temps
- 60°–84°F
- Rating
- 4.2
- Coordinates
- 33.3734, -116.8734
Get directions
Open in Google Maps
First come, first served. No reservation system. Verify current conditions and fire restrictions with the land manager before visiting.
Find more free sites
Browse 458+ dispersed campgrounds
Rent an RV
Bring your home with you
Thousands of RVs and campervans available near you.
Shop RV rentals
🔔 Campground alerts
Get notified when nearby sites open