Palomar Mountain Camping in California

This California State Park in northern San Diego County is a unique place with an abundance of foliage to explore. Hike through the oaks, pines, cedars, firs, and ferns in this shady forested area. Take a picnic and hang out in a high meadow for the day. Doane Pond offers trout fishing and swimming. Visit the Palomar Observatory and the Hale Telescope to view the night sky. At 6,140 feet, High Point in the Palomar Mountain Range is one of the tallest peaks in the county, and a great place for hiking and exploring. With a warm-summer Mediterranean climate, summers are dry and warm, and winters can be rainy and chilly with the occasional snowstorm, depending on the altitude of your location. Pack your things and go on a Palomar Mountain camping trip. Check out this collection of rentals that include the best Palomar Mountain Observatory cabins!