Campsite #3 at Observatory Campground, CA

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Tent Site #3

10 reviews
Drive-In 8 people
12 ft Back-In
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Campsite #3 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 12ft driveway, Accessible, Fire ring, Picnic Table, Tent Site, Pets Allowed

Campsite Reviews (10)

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@NicholasK65586 · Camped on Aug 19, 2023 at Campsite #3
Hurricane came through so could not stay the night but it was very nice.
@coleAF0D42F7C5 · Camped on Jul 5, 2023 at Campsite #3
Our campsite was less than 20 feet from another family’s campsite. And they were just staring at us the whole time. We just got a cement square and a bench. I went camping to get away from people not be trapped with people. It felt like fake camping. There was some really good campsites and then there was some that were practically parking spots, I even saw one a guy was camping at that was 20 feet from the bathrooms. And it doesn’t really tell you if you have a good one or not and a lot of the good ones were not available for some reason? I wish California had more dispersed camping.
@coleAF0D42F7C5 · Camped on Jul 5, 2023 at Campsite #3
Our campsite was less than 20 feet from another familys campsite. And they were just staring at us the whole time. We just got a cement square and a bench. I went camping to get away from people not be trapped with people. It felt like fake camping. There was some really good campsites and then there was some that were practically parking spots, I even saw one a guy was camping at that was 20 feet from the bathrooms. And it doesnt really tell you if you have a good one or not and a lot of the good ones were not available for some reason? I wish California had more dispersed camping.
@Christian41822 · Camped on Jan 27, 2023 at Campsite #3
Zero management of the grounds
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@ChrisB5203459 · Camped on Jun 9, 2022 at Campsite #3
Bugs everywhere, could not even stay the 2 nights we paid for. Very disappointing, had to drive 2 hours home.
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@LeoFEDC4126547 · Camped on Jan 28, 2022 at Campsite #3
Clean area, running water, clean bathrooms. Lots of space to set up my telescope. Trail to observatory was nice, though we got sidetracked for some Geocaching! Observatory was closed but still a beautiful campsite, looking forward to coming back again.
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@RobertF792 · Camped on Aug 11, 2021 at Campsite #3
Love the Observatory Campground. Have never had a site that wasn't just perfect size-wise and privacy-wise. The campground was well maintained. Love it's overall atmosphere. Will definitely be camping here again... alot! Thank you.
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@RachotM845C430 · Camped on Dec 4, 2020 at Campsite #3
Unique place. We loved it.
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@SarahS3283965 · Camped on Nov 22, 2020 at Campsite #3
Beautiful camp site with a decent amount of space between sites. Trash was overflowing (on Sunday).
@KristenJ348585 · Camped on Aug 7, 2020 at Campsite #3
Overall had a great experience, enjoyed the hike up to the observatory though it was closed. Was able to bring our dog, lots of trees and beautifully clear at night. Will definitely book again.
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