Crestline Group Campground is adjacent to Palomar Mountain State Park and close to Palomar Observatory. The tent-only campground is popular with groups planning a visit to the observatory. The site is forested but still offers plenty of open space for star gazing.
The single group site at Crestline Group Campground can accommodate up to 50 people. Portions of the campground have been modified to make them wheelchair accessible, including picnic tables, the cooking area, and restrooms. RVs with a maximum length of 27 feet can be accommodated.
| Crestline Group Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Crestline Group Campground Location: | Off S6, Palomar Mountain east of Escondido |
| Elevation: | 5,300 feet |
| Mileage/Driving Time: | 81 miles NE of San Diego - 1:40 |
| Number of Campsites: | 1 |
| Camping Season: | Open April through mid-November |
| Max. People per Site: | 50 |
| Vehicles per Site: | 12 |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended |
| Operated by: | Cleveland National Forest |
| Campground Information: | (760) 788-0250 |
| Reservations for Crestline Group Campground | |
|---|---|
| Reservations required: | whenever campground is open |
| Booking Window: | Reservations can be made from 4 days up to 12 months in advance of arrival. |
| Maximum RV Length: | 27 feet |
| Wheelchair Accessible Sites: | Yes, tables and restroom |
| Reservations: | Crestline Group Campground Reservations
or 1-877-444-6777 |
| Fees: | $75 |
| Check-in, check-out: | 2:00 PM, Noon |
| Crestline Group Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic tables, fire rings, no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Vault toilets, tap water |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump station: | No |
| Attractions near Crestline Group Campground: | Visit Palomar Observatory. Spend a day exploring Palomar Mountain State Park. Visit the Palomar Mountain Interpretive Station. Explore local hiking trails. |
Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. Check carefully on the reservation site when you make your reservation to be sure your vehicle will fit your campsite.
Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.
Visitors to the Cleveland National Forest enjoy a wide range of scenic places to visit. Groups who camp at Crestline Group Campground are close to Palomar Observatory and can do some rewarding star gazing right from the campground.
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