Palomar Mountain State Park
California State Park
Write a Review 19952 State Park Dr. Palomar Mountain, CA 92060 760-742-3462 Official WebsiteGPS: 33.3431, -116.9014
Overview of Palomar Mountain State Park
Last Price Paid: $40
Reported by Tin Can Twosome on 7/6/2023
Longest RV Reported: 13 feet (Travel Trailer)
Reported by Tin Can Twosome on 7/6/2023
Number of Sites 31
Pad Type asphalt
Reservations yes
Elevation 3,937 ft / 1,199 m
Max Length 24 ft
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Palomar Mountain State Park 3 people have reviewed this location.
“Nicey but Pricey”
Reviewed 7/6/2023
Nightly rate: | $40 |
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Days stayed: | 2 |
Site Number: | 30 |
RV Length: | 13' (Travel Trailer) |
$40 a night for a state park is (extremely) pricey. We were tent camping. Site 30 is excellent, roomy, and close the the bathrooms. We went to the mountains to escape the 4th of July noise at our home in Orange County. 4th of July week in 2023 and the place was only half full!! Proof that it costs too much--although quite nice. But... more
$40 a night for a state park is (extremely) pricey. We were tent camping. Site 30 is excellent, roomy, and close the the bathrooms. We went to the mountains to escape the 4th of July noise at our home in Orange County.
4th of July week in 2023 and the place was only half full!! Proof that it costs too much--although quite nice. But we could have gone to Fry (National Forest campground just up the road) for a similar site for $15. Only $7.50/night with our senior card discount.
Let's lower the price.
$40 and we need tokens for the shower? Really?
My wife and I have enough money so it's not a problem. But for many Californians, especially young families who pay taxes to support the State Parks, this is way, way too much.
Add to that the ridiculous registration fee if you reserve online (it's actually cheaper for the State [because it is automatic with no staffing] if we reserve online than if we pay for the spot at the kiosk on the way in [where they have to pay an attendant/accountant], but the price structure is the opposite).
Beautiful park. Lower the prices and make our parks (which belong to everyone) accessible to everyone.
Tin Can Twosome would stay here again
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“Beautiful tent camping site”
Reviewed 11/22/2021
Nightly rate: | $30 |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Site Number: | 12 |
This park is best for tent camping, though there are a few spaces for trailers. We’re car campers so we were able to use a trailer site. The reservation system here is a bit haphazard so be sure to ask if there are spaces available. The “campsite full” sign is not accurate. This is a beautiful but hilly site so might not be good for an... more
This park is best for tent camping, though there are a few spaces for trailers. We’re car campers so we were able to use a trailer site. The reservation system here is a bit haphazard so be sure to ask if there are spaces available. The “campsite full” sign is not accurate. This is a beautiful but hilly site so might not be good for anyone with mobility issues. We loved all the trees and birds. Restrooms were clean. Showers are coin-op and I didn’t try them.
Janice would stay here again
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“Nice campground, quietest I've ever been in, most of the campers were in bed by 10PM”
Reviewed 3/18/2016
Days stayed: | 4 |
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Site Number: | 1 |
Nice campground, quietest I've ever been in, most of the campers were in bed by 10PM. The problem with this campground is two fold, one, most of the tent sites are very small, we have a large tent and had to put it on the Asphalt driveway, which was fine since we only had one car. The second problem was a lot of the sites (most) did no... more
Nice campground, quietest I've ever been in, most of the campers were in bed by 10PM. The problem with this campground is two fold, one, most of the tent sites are very small, we have a large tent and had to put it on the Asphalt driveway, which was fine since we only had one car. The second problem was a lot of the sites (most) did not have a level place to put any tent, most of the tents I saw were on a slight incline and not level, The camping spots are shaded really nice and the restrooms have showers and were very clean. No AT&T Cell coverage, had to drive about 2-3 miles to get service.
Dave S would stay here again
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Amenities
Hookups
- dry camping
Recreation
- fishing
- picnic area
- recreation trail
Site Amenities
- fire ring
- picnic table
Facilities
- restrooms: flush
- showers
- trash
- water available
Pets
- pets
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