town.palomar mountain

Small cabin community surrounded by mountains and pine forests. Excellent place for camping, hiking & star gazing in San Diego county. Amateur astronomers love this dark sky area. Star Parties w/ telescopes are quite common in the warmer months at the Observatory Campground.

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elevation: 6140'

population: 245

zip code: 92060

Mountain

terrain:
pine & oak forests, meadows & great views

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location:
San Diego County
N of Escondido
off Hwy. 76

recreation:

backpacking

biking

camping

hiking

mountain biking

stargazing

Palomar Observatory

parks, forests, rivers & lakes:

Palomar Mountain State Park

Cleveland National Forest

Lake Henshaw

Agua Tibia Wilderness

Wilderness Gardens Park - Pala CA

Hellhole Canyon Preserve

Palomar County Park

Palomar State Park

palomar mountain campgrounds

Palomar Mountain State Park Camping
Crestline Group Campground
Palomar Observatory Campground
Dripping Springs - Temecula Camping
Indian Flats Campground - Hwy 79
Oak Grove Campground
Fry Creek Campground on Palomar
Lake Henshaw Cabins
Oak Knoll Campground - South Grade
Palomar State Park Campground

description:
A small community of mountain cabins with a restaurant, a general store & post office. Rental vacation cabins & a coupla historic lodges make up the choice in accommodations. Several National Forest campgrounds, plus the Palomar State Park campground & one private RV park, are among the choice for overnight camping.

nearby towns:
Temecula
Fallbrook
Oceanside
Escondido
Warner Springs
Rainbow

local links:

Palomar Mountain Community
http://www.palomarmountain.com

Mothers Kitchen Restaurant
Palomar Mountain General Store
Palomar Hikes
Oak Knoll RV Park
Palomar Resort & Cabins
Palomar Observatory - Caltech Astronomy
Cycling Routes Palomar Mountain
Historic Palomar

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