Crestline Group Campground

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 equipped with several picnic tables in the campground and cooking area, as well as an accessible vault toilet. RVs with a maximum length of 27 feet can be accommodated. No electricity.

Natural Features

The campground sits at an elevation of 5,390 feet in the Palomar Mountains of Southern California. The site is forested but has plenty of open space for star gazing and playing.

Nearby Attractions

The campground is adjacent to Palomar Mountain State Park and less than a two-hour drive from San Diego, California.

Camp site features

Across 1 camp site:

Pets allowed: all 1 sites
ADA accessible: all 1 sites
Group sites: all 1 sites
Largest party: 50 people

Services within 25 miles · OpenStreetMap

Nearest dump station: 13.5 mi · Pala RV Resort

Directions

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.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 1 PM.

Reviews

5 reviews

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Jeff L

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Reviewed a month ago

Great site with plenty of space. There were a lot of bugs, but otherwise no problems.

Robert C

Loop:Cres

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Reviewed 2 months ago

As usual, it was a great place and our gang enjoyed it immensely! Thank you. I did have to go home and get a shovel and lief blower. The walks and picnic areas had not been cleaned - still dirt left on the walks from last rains in February (shovel)., and leaves on the walks. Large piles of leaves in the parking area. Minor problem and I was glad to clean the place up for you. The piles in the parking area, I had to leave, because I had no way to remove them (I drive a small jeep). Robert

Brianna F

Loop:Cres

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Reviewed 4 months ago

Good location.

sandra l

Loop:Cres

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Reviewed 4 months ago

Beautiful campground, but the dry toilets need attention… Crestline Campground is an absolutely wonderful place with stunning nature, great atmosphere, and a truly memorable experience overall. We had a fantastic time and would definitely come back. However, I have to mention one downside: on the last day, the dry toilets were smelling really bad. It was quite unpleasant and took away from an otherwise perfect stay. Mark was super helpful and very nice!

Yaron G

Loop:Cres

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Reviewed 6 months ago

Wonderful group camp site with a clean bathroom, plenty of tree cover, epic stars and proximity to the general store for supplies.

Availability

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Reserve

Popularity: Quiet

Busiest in November, when about 25% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 3 years of reservations.