CaliforniaCleveland National Forest
Observatory Campground
Science buffs and families are drawn to Observatory Campground for its proximity to the Palomar Observatory, a world-class center of astronomy research operated by the California Institute of Technology. Just two miles from the observatory, the campground provides visitors with a unique learning experience in the great outdoors.
In this field guide28 site records · OBSERVATORY CAMPGROUND
Source snapshotSep 21, 2026
Land managerUSDA Forest Service
Official facilityRecreation.gov · 233300
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| Site / loop | Site access | RV limit | Trailer limit | Driveway | Entry | Outlets | Surface |
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| 001/002OBSERVATORY CAMPGROUNDSTANDARD NONELECTRICReview in setup checker | Drive-In | Not publishedvehicle only | Not publishedtrailer only | 12 ftParking surface only | Back-In | Not published | Paved |
| 003OBSERVATORY CAMPGROUNDSTANDARD NONELECTRICReview in setup checker | Drive-In | Not publishedvehicle only | Not publishedtrailer only | 12 ftParking surface only | Back-In | Not published | Paved |
| 005OBSERVATORY CAMPGROUNDSTANDARD NONELECTRICReview in setup checker | Drive-In | Not publishedvehicle only | Not publishedtrailer only | 12 ftParking surface only | Back-In | Not published | Paved |
| 006OBSERVATORY CAMPGROUNDSTANDARD NONELECTRICReview in setup checker | Drive-In | Not publishedvehicle only | Not publishedtrailer only | 12 ftParking surface only | Back-In | Not published | Paved |
| 008OBSERVATORY CAMPGROUNDSTANDARD NONELECTRICReview in setup checker | Drive-In | Not publishedvehicle only | Not publishedtrailer only | 12 ftParking surface only | Back-In | Not published | Paved |
| 009OBSERVATORY CAMPGROUNDSTANDARD NONELECTRICReview in setup checker | Drive-In | Not publishedvehicle only | Not publishedtrailer only | 12 ftParking surface only | Back-In | Not published | Paved |
| 010OBSERVATORY CAMPGROUNDSTANDARD NONELECTRICReview in setup checker | Drive-In | Not publishedvehicle only | Not publishedtrailer only | 12 ftParking surface only | Back-In | Not published | Paved |
| 011OBSERVATORY CAMPGROUNDSTANDARD NONELECTRICReview in setup checker | Drive-In | Not publishedvehicle only | Not publishedtrailer only | 12 ftParking surface only | Back-In | Not published | Paved |
| 013OBSERVATORY CAMPGROUNDSTANDARD NONELECTRICReview in setup checker | Drive-In | Not publishedvehicle only | Not publishedtrailer only | 12 ftParking surface only | Back-In | Not published | Paved |
| 017OBSERVATORY CAMPGROUNDSTANDARD NONELECTRICReview in setup checker | Drive-In | Not publishedvehicle only | Not publishedtrailer only | 15 ftParking surface only | Back-In | Not published | Paved |
| 019OBSERVATORY CAMPGROUNDSTANDARD NONELECTRICReview in setup checker | Drive-In | Not publishedvehicle only | Not publishedtrailer only | 15 ftParking surface only | Back-In | Not published | Paved |
| 021/022OBSERVATORY CAMPGROUNDSTANDARD NONELECTRICReview in setup checker | Drive-In | Not publishedvehicle only | Not publishedtrailer only | 15 ftParking surface only | Back-In | Not published | Paved |
| 023OBSERVATORY CAMPGROUNDSTANDARD NONELECTRICReview in setup checker | Drive-In | Not publishedvehicle only | Not publishedtrailer only | 15 ftParking surface only | Back-In | Not published | Paved |
| 024OBSERVATORY CAMPGROUNDSTANDARD NONELECTRICReview in setup checker | Drive-In | Not publishedvehicle only | Not publishedtrailer only | 15 ftParking surface only | Back-In | Not published | Paved |
| 025OBSERVATORY CAMPGROUNDSTANDARD NONELECTRICReview in setup checker | Drive-In | Not publishedvehicle only | Not publishedtrailer only | 15 ftParking surface only | Back-In | Not published | Paved |
| 026OBSERVATORY CAMPGROUNDSTANDARD NONELECTRICReview in setup checker | Drive-In | Not publishedvehicle only | Not publishedtrailer only | 15 ftParking surface only | Back-In | Not published | Paved |
| 028OBSERVATORY CAMPGROUNDSTANDARD NONELECTRIC | Drive-In | Not publishedvehicle only | 20 fttrailer only | 20 ftParking surface only | Back-In | Not published | Paved |
| 029OBSERVATORY CAMPGROUNDSTANDARD NONELECTRIC | Drive-In | Not publishedvehicle only | 20 fttrailer only | 20 ftParking surface only | Back-In | Not published | Paved |
| 030OBSERVATORY CAMPGROUNDSTANDARD NONELECTRICReview in setup checker | Drive-In | Not publishedvehicle only | Not publishedtrailer only | 20 ftParking surface only | Back-In | Not published | Paved |
| 031/032OBSERVATORY CAMPGROUNDSTANDARD NONELECTRICReview in setup checker | Drive-In | Not publishedvehicle only | Not publishedtrailer only | 20 ftParking surface only | Back-In | Not published | Paved |
| 32aOBSERVATORY CAMPGROUNDSTANDARD NONELECTRICReview in setup checker | Drive-In | Not publishedvehicle only | Not publishedtrailer only | 20 ftParking surface only | Back-In | Not published | Paved |
| 033OBSERVATORY CAMPGROUNDSTANDARD NONELECTRICReview in setup checker | Drive-In | Not publishedvehicle only | Not publishedtrailer only | 15 ftParking surface only | Back-In | Not published | Paved |
| 034OBSERVATORY CAMPGROUNDSTANDARD NONELECTRICReview in setup checker | Drive-In | Not publishedvehicle only | Not publishedtrailer only | 20 ftParking surface only | Back-In | Not published | Paved |
| 035/036OBSERVATORY CAMPGROUNDSTANDARD NONELECTRIC | Drive-In | 12 ftvehicle only | 12 fttrailer only | 70 ftParking surface only | Back-In | Not published | Paved |
| 037/038OBSERVATORY CAMPGROUNDSTANDARD NONELECTRIC | Drive-In | 30 ftvehicle only | 30 fttrailer only | 30 ftParking surface only | Back-In | Not published | Paved |
| 039OBSERVATORY CAMPGROUNDSTANDARD NONELECTRIC | Drive-In | Not publishedvehicle only | 35 fttrailer only | 35 ftParking surface only | Back-In | Not published | Paved |
| 040OBSERVATORY CAMPGROUNDSTANDARD NONELECTRIC | Drive-In | 35 ftvehicle only | 35 fttrailer only | 35 ftParking surface only | Back-In | Not published | Paved |
| 041/042OBSERVATORY CAMPGROUNDSTANDARD NONELECTRIC | Drive-In | 35 ftvehicle only | 35 fttrailer only | 35 ftParking surface only | Back-In | Not published | Paved |
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- Published address
- S6, Palomar Mountain, CA
- Campground coordinates
- 33.3416667, -116.8786111Campground location, not individual site coordinates.
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