Can you reserve a site at Crestline Group Campground?

Yes, Crestline Group Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

Are pets allowed at Crestline Group Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Crestline Group Campground.

Crestline Group Campground, California — 1 site, fees and cancellation alerts

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.

The facts

Season: January – December — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
1 bookable site
1 accessible site
Up to 50 people per site
Loops: CRES

Site types

1 Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric

Amenities

Shade
Pets allowed
Water hookups — not available
Sewer hookups — not available

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

1 campsite at Crestline Group Campground

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 1:00 PM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
1	CRES	Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric	—	Paved	—	50	♿ 🐾

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.

33.31278, -116.86472 · 33°18'46.0"N 116°51'53.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 84°F in Aug, down to 51°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	51	51	56	61	69	79	84	84	79	69	58	51
Low °F	37	36	39	42	48	57	64	65	60	51	43	37
Precip in	5.9	7.3	4.6	2.0	0.9	0.2	0.3	0.7	0.5	1.2	2.3	4.6

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Crestline Group Campground

Can you reserve a site at Crestline Group Campground?: Yes, Crestline Group Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Crestline Group Campground have?: 1 site.
Are pets allowed at Crestline Group Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Crestline Group Campground.
Does Crestline Group Campground have hookups?: No hookups are recorded here.

Also listed by

Crestline Group Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Crestline Group Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

A reservation charge is added to the price of the site.
$75/Night

Restrictions:

No RV parking.

USDA Forest Service's own page

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Contact

Email SM.FS.PalomarRD@usda.gov
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Crestline Group Campground