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Palomar Mountain State Park

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Tripadvisor (116) · State park in Palomar Mountain, CA
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Palomar Mountain State Park features 1,862 acres of pristine forest, peaceful meadows, and pleasing panoramas of San Diego County. See more

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4.5/5 · 116 reviews
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Jun 25, 2024
Doane Valley Campground at the State Park. Nice trees. Damn Flies! June 24-25... was supposed to be until the 26th, but we left the morning of the 25th. Flies! little ones, bigger ones, and horse … Full review by LytchZam
Jun 12, 2023
I was interested in the road that led to the top of the mountain.....it is a curvy route uphill, and popular with driving enthusiasts. if someone you know gets car sick, this ain't a good road for yo… Full review by Curtis S
May 8, 2023
We had the whole park nearly to ourselves early on a Monday! We brought our two Newfies and had them leashed and were allowed on the trail around beautiful Doane's Pond, around a short trail that loo… Full review by CarolO1029
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Palomar Mountain State Park boasts 1,862 acres of peaceful meadows and lush oak and conifer forests. The area has a Mediterranea…
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Questions & answers

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Any rooms or cabins to rent?
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I’m not aware of any but, that doesn’t mean there aren’t any. I do know there is a large Casino hotel at the foot of the mountain, Harrah’s Rincon I believe? Sorry this took so long.
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Answer by Kelli R · Apr 4, 2018
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Hey I'm looking to stay at a camp site on palomar mountain. Which site #'s are the best? Great view? access to trails? …
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Hey I'm looking to stay at a camp site on palomar mountain. Which site #'s are the best? Great view? access to trails? near the pond or observatory?
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I didn't get a chance to go to the campsites; I stayed at the picnic area. I'm sure someone else will be able to help you. I definitely need to go back. Have a great stay!
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Is it possible to have 2 vehicles when max says 1? The camp sight says its for 8 people, yet only allows one car?
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I'm not sure since we were just day visitors. You can call 760-742-3462 for park information.
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How does the rolling window reservation system work?
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California State Parks moved from a block or on-sale day reservation period to a rolling window. The public can reserve the highly sought-after campsites and lodging six months...
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