Mountain

terrain:
pine & oak forests, meadows & great views


View Larger Map

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

Pala Wilderness Gardens Park

Hellhole Canyon Preserve

Palomar County Park

Palomar State Park

palomar mountain campgrounds

Palomar Mountain State Park
Crestline Group Campground
Palomar Observatory Campground
Dripping Springs Campground
Indian Flats Campground
Oak Grove Campground
Fry Creek Campground Palomar
Lake Henshaw Cabins
Oak Knoll Camp @ 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
Mt Palomar Resort & Cabins
Palomar Observatory - Caltech Astronomy
Cycling Routes Palomar Mountain
Historic Palomar

Advertise on this site