Observatory Campground

US Forest Service · California

Observatory Campground in California. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 1330 public campsites we map in California.

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. The facility offers a variety of amenities for both tent and RV camping. Hiking, biking and picnicking can be found nearby.

What we know about it

Managed by

US Forest Service

Fee

$20/night

Booking

Reservation required

Dogs

Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)

Site type

RV & Tent Campground

Suits an RV

Yes

Number of sites

210

Phone

760-788-0250

Coordinates

33.34167, -116.87861

Nearest sites we map

• Fry Creek Campground0 km · US Forest Service
• Crestline Group Campground3 km · US Forest Service
• Oak Grove Campground10 km · US Forest Service
• Mt. Palomar North Side Area11 km · US Forest Service
• Dripping Springs Campground (Ca)16 km · US Forest Service
• Indian Flats Campground20 km · US Forest Service

Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-02-25, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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