Established Camping
Crestline Group Campground
Crestline Group Campground is located in the Cleveland National Forest, featuring hilly terrain with a mix of trees and open spaces. The area experiences temperature highs around 85°F in summer and lows near 40°F in winter. Visitors can explore nearby attractions such as Lake Henshaw and the Palomar Observatory.
Description
USDA Forest Service
Cleveland National Forest
Overview
We apologize, this facility is not currently taking reservations. Day use site hours are from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted at the site. Crestline Picnic Ground 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 picnic ground 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.
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 picnic ground is adjacent to Palomar Mountain State Park and less than a two-hour drive from San Diego, California.
Location
Crestline Group Campground is located in California
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.
Address
RAMONA
CA
Coordinates
33.3127778 N
116.8647222 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonAvailable
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
Drive Time
- 1 hr 3 min from San Diego
- 1 hr 45 min from El Centro
- 2 hrs from Los Angeles
- 2 hrs 47 min from Yuma
