Crestline Group Campground

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Cleveland National Forest

Group campsite · USDA Forest Service · Cleveland National Forest Fees: - A reservation charge is added to the price of the site. - $75/Night Season: January to December Status: temporarily closed Reservations: This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line www.recreation.gov Overview Crestline Group Campground is located in a wooded area on Palomar Mountain, at approximately 5,390 feet in elevation. Many trees including Black Oak, Cedar, White Fir and Live Oak surround the site. Crestline Group Campground is a convenient place for large families, church groups and other social gatherings of up to 50 people. The facility is a popular recreation site for visitors going to the Palomar Observatory, a world-class center of astronomical research by the California Institute of Technology in North San Diego County. Hiking, biking and picnicking are available nearby. Recreation The campground makes a good base camp for visiting the Palomar Observatory Visitor Center and Palomar Mountain State Park or exploring the surrounding forest. Day hiking, backpacking, biking, picnicking and scenic driving are available in the area. Facilities The accessible site is… Getting there: From San Diego, California, follow U.S. Highway 15 north to State Highway 76. Proceed east to County Road S6. Take S6 north to the top of Palomar Mountain. Group campground is at the junction of County Roads S6 and S7. Rules: No RV parking. Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/231949 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Palomar Ranger District