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Cleveland National Forest › Palomar Ranger District › California
› San Diego County
› Palomar Mountain
› Observatory Campground
› Campsite #32
Campsite #32 at Observatory Campground, CA
$30
Group Site #32
| Drive-In | 15 people |
| 20 ft | Back-In |
| 4 | poor |
5/26
5/30
Campsite #32 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 20ft driveway, Fire ring, Picnic Table, Tent Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (4)
3.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 25% |
| 4 star | | 0% |
| 3 star | | 50% |
| 2 star | | 25% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@RyanR6662184 · Camped on Jul 26, 2023 at Campsite #32
Stayed at campsite 31/32 which was nice and had alot of shade. Beware of Mosquitos they are everywhere at that campsite and might be due to stagnant creek just next to campsite. Bathrooms were a mess and disgusting with used toilet paper and trash on the floor, which was not cleaned and maintained during the 3 days we were there. Overall is a beautiful campsite.
@HenryF4AA4B54B · Camped on Jun 10, 2023 at Campsite #32
Had visited earlier to scope out the sites and 31/32 is one of the best sites, especially for car camping. Lots of shade and privacy. Double picnic tables next to each other. Pretty close to the only flushing toilets/showers (though they weren’t the cleanest). All others are vault toilets. Tiny creek next to site hence mosquitos! Come prepared.
If you’re a big group site 35/36 has more space.
If you’re a big group site 35/36 has more space.
@SethR7903874 · Camped on Apr 7, 2023 at Campsite #32
The site and atmosphere was great. The only really big downside was that the campsite was almost full and only 4 vault toilets were open. The bathrooms by our site were all locked. It seemed there was no one that came to clean and replenish the bathrooms. Friday night there was lots of kids at many sites so Saturday morning the bathrooms were covered in urine and 2 with poop. 1 toilet was out of paper. So trying to use a bathroom all day Saturday and Sunday was difficult. Head to drive down the mountain to find one
@ChristinaM475 · Camped on Nov 19, 2021 at Campsite #32
I've camped here maybe 6 or 7 times, but post-pandemic it unfortunately lacks the resources to be properly upkept. The flush toilets and showers are still closed, so the facilities are limited to the pit toilets. As of my last trip at the end of November, the fire pits are still taped off as well. I love this campsite location and the hikes in the area, just wish that it had the resources to be properly staffed.
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