Campsite #13 at Observatory Campground, CA

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Tent Site #13

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Drive-In 8 people
12 ft Back-In
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Campsite #13 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 12ft driveway, Fire ring, Picnic Table, Tent Site, Pets Allowed

Campsite Reviews (4)

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@PaulK4963226 · Camped on Jul 4, 2024 at Campsite #13
The bugs were the worst I've ever seen, but I won't hold that against anyone, that's nature. However, the bathrooms were almost unusable and the showers were all broken but one (and the one that worked didn't have a light).That being said, the camp site was beautiful and once the stars came out and bugs went away, it was magical! The volunteers were also very very nice!
@KelsieMC1BC48A · Camped on May 24, 2024 at Campsite #13
Stayed at site thirteen, small walk up a hill but secluded and quiet. Great spot for stargazing but you do need to drive into the actual state park when staying here. Bathrooms with showers!
@KailyK91D7143D · Camped on Oct 28, 2023 at Campsite #13
Palomar mountain is beautiful. The campground however is setup so that you are parked right next to the neighboring site's car like at strip mall. The number 13 site is set away from your parking space about 75 ft. I wouldn't recommend this site or sites 14, 15, 16 if you have a car tent other wise you're sleeping next to the road and have to hike to the table and campfire with your equipment. Also we did not see a ranger the entire time. The people next to us partied and played TJ bar music super loudly late into the night. We won't be camping here again. Like I said its a beautiful picturesque location but setup poorly and people party all night unchecked. We will come back for a day trip for the hiking though.
@FernandoC299 · Camped on Feb 15, 2021 at Campsite #13
Site was clearly marked, the grounds were clean and quiet.

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