Crestline Group Campground

FS USDA Forest Service · CA · Primitive

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Conditions

Road Access Paved

Driveway Surface Paved

Season Not recorded

Campfires Not recorded

Elevation 5,390 ft

Boondock Access Not recorded

The managing agency hasn't published season or campfire rules for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Campground Stats

Total Sites	1
Tent-Only Sites	1
Group Sites	1
Overnight Sites	1

Surface

Paved

Location

33.3127778, -116.8647222 · RAMONA , CA

Description

Overview

Crestline Group Campground is located in a wooded area on Palomar Mountain, at approximately 5,390 feet in elevation. Many trees including Black Oak, Cedar, White Fir and Live Oak surround the site. Crestline Group Campground is a convenient place for large families, church groups and other social gatherings of up to 50 people. The facility is a popular recreation site for visitors going to the Palomar Observatory, a world-class center of astronomical research by the California Institute of Technology in North San Diego County. Hiking, biking and picnicking are available nearby.

Recreation

The campground makes a good base camp for visiting the Palomar Observatory Visitor Center and Palomar Mountain State Park or exploring the surrounding forest. Day hiking, backpacking, biking, picnicking and scenic driving are available in the area.

Facilities

The accessible site is equipped with several picnic tables in the campground and cooking area, as well as an accessible vault toilet. RVs with a maximum length of 27 feet can be accommodated. No electricity.

Natural Features

The campground sits at an elevation of 5,390 feet in the Palomar Mountains of Southern California. The site is forested but has plenty of open space for star gazing and playing.

Nearby Attractions

The campground is adjacent to Palomar Mountain State Park and less than a two-hour drive from San Diego, California.

Directions

From San Diego, California, follow U.S. Highway 15 north to State Highway 76. Proceed east to County Road S6. Take S6 north to the top of Palomar Mountain. Group campground is at the junction of County Roads S6 and S7.

Activities

BIKING CAMPING HIKING INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS

Details

Email	[email protected]
ADA Access	N
Reservable	Yes

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