Palomar Mountain SP

State Park

Due to state budget constraints, Doane Valley Campground, Doane Valley Day Use Area, including the Doane Pond, Cedar Grove Group Camp and Boucher Lookout will be closed from November 30th - March 31st.

With the exception of the Boucher Trail, all trails in the park are closed during this time.

The Silvercrest Picnic Area will stay open.

"Photo: Landscape view of the mountain from the air over Palomar Mountain State Park "

Palomar Mountain State Park features spectacular views of the Pacific, camping, picnicking, hiking, and fishing (trout) in Doane Pond. Coniferous forests cover much of the 1,862 acres, in contrast to the dry lowlands surrounding the mountain. This is one of the few Southern California areas with a Sierra Nevada-like atmosphere.

Cedar Grove Group Campground will be on reservations starting April 1 through the end of November and Doane Valley Campground will be on reservations starting April 1 through the end of October. Please call 1-800-444-7275 to make reservations.

Location-Directions
The park is off Highway 76, up Highway S6, then left on Highway S7 at the junction near the mountaintop.


Brochures Panorama Video Photos State Parks Store Day Hiker's Trails Current Weather Map of Location Accessible Features Cities near the park: California Coastline Photos:	Palomar Mountain SP State Park Due to state budget constraints, Doane Valley Campground, Doane Valley Day Use Area, including the Doane Pond, Cedar Grove Group Camp and Boucher Lookout will be closed from November 30th - March 31st. With the exception of the Boucher Trail, all trails in the park are closed during this time. The Silvercrest Picnic Area will stay open. Palomar Mountain State Park features spectacular views of the Pacific, camping, picnicking, hiking, and fishing (trout) in Doane Pond. Coniferous forests cover much of the 1,862 acres, in contrast to the dry lowlands surrounding the mountain. This is one of the few Southern California areas with a Sierra Nevada-like atmosphere. Cedar Grove Group Campground will be on reservations starting April 1 through the end of November and Doane Valley Campground will be on reservations starting April 1 through the end of October. Please call 1-800-444-7275 to make reservations. Location-Directions The park is off Highway 76, up Highway S6, then left on Highway S7 at the junction near the mountaintop.	Park Features Icon Legend Max Camper Length: 27 Feet Max Trailer Length: 24 Feet Hours dawn ‘til dusk County San Diego Region San Diego County Telephone 760-742-3462 Address 19952 State Park Drive Palomar Mountain, CA 92060 Suggestions & Comments palomar@parks.ca.gov