Best Glamping near Palomar Mountain, CA

Searching for the best camping near Palomar Mountain, CA? Palomar Mountain is an adventure-filled destination for those who love the outdoorsy camper lifestyle. But it's also great for those who prefer to spend time near the city, exploring and sightseeing. Find the best campgrounds near Palomar Mountain, plus reviews and photos from other campers like you.

Best Glamping Sites Near Palomar Mountain, California (55)

    1. La Jolla Indian Campground

    20 Reviews
    Palomar Mountain, CA
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 742-1297

    $40 - $120 / night

    "You can camp next to it as well and get in! It’s $35 per car they do have military discount. The total of $32 with discount. They also have porta potties every few 500 feet."

    "Friendly staff, beautiful beautiful location, magical in many ways.

    Sometimes the bathrooms we're a bit messy but never anything that was over the top they wee also very busy that weekend."

    2. Palomar Mountain State Park Campground

    15 Reviews
    Palomar Mountain, CA
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 742-3462

    $40 - $130 / night

    "We drove up for an impromptu camp trip, it was only about an hour drive. I've never been up to Palomar Mountain although I've lived here for 30 years!"

    "We chose Palomar Mountain for our first camping trip, first it was close to home, about 2 1/2 hours away and if something went wrong."

    3. Fry Creek Campground

    11 Reviews
    Palomar Mountain, CA
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 788-0250

    $15 / night

    "Just south of Palomar Mountain Observatory (a must visit) Fry Creek is a heavily wooded (oak, fir, pine) campground in a narrow valley surrounded by steep forested banks."

    "They all have a fire pit and picnic table. I stayed at site 6. Very spacious, private and off the road. Stayed Tuesday-Thursday and we were the only campers in the entire campground."

    4. Dixon Lake Campground

    24 Reviews
    Escondido, CA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 839-4045

    $39 - $50 / night

    "Make sure you bring a shower caddy and some water proof laundry bags because there aren't many wall hooks to hang your towels or clothes.

    • **Flushable toilets with drum roll SEAT COVERS!!"

    "They clean the fire pits out etc. Some of the 40 series sites are very secluded and have excellent lake views."

    5. Woods Valley Kampground

    8 Reviews
    Valley Center, CA
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 749-2905

    "My family owns a 1987 VW Vanagon Westfalia since 2020 and use The Dyrt to find hidden gems near our home for weekend camping."

    "The kids all love fishing at the pond on site. Plenty of space between campgrounds. No issues with hook-ups or amenities. Pool was still closed due to COVID restrictions but looked clean."

    6. South Carlsbad State Beach Campground

    77 Reviews
    Carlsbad, CA
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 438-3143

    $50 - $650 / night

    "South Carlsbad is another Cali jem set up on a bluff overlooking the pacific. It is long and thin so it has a nice thinly populated feel. All bathrooms are clean."

    "The breeze kept the bugs and beach heat at bay. Bathrooms were fairly clean and non-pottable water spickets also available for rinsing after the beach visit."

    7. Dos Picos County Park

    33 Reviews
    Poway, CA
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 789-2220

    $24 - $100 / night

    "Pets welcome. Fire pits and picnic tables at each site. Tent camping available as well."

    "The missus and I decided to do a midweek overnight escape and chose Dos Picos Park due to its close proximity.

    Great little campground with partial (electricity & water) hookups."

    8. Lake Skinner Recreation Area

    25 Reviews
    Temecula, CA
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (951) 926-1541

    $25 - $45 / night

    "The park does allow fires in the fire pits, of course. And the lake does have fish, so if you’re a fisherman you’re going to love this campground."

    "Lake Skinner is spacious and can take any type of camper. Bathrooms & showers are clean. Store was well stocked. We will visit again."

    9. William Heise County Park

    46 Reviews
    Julian, CA
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 765-0650

    $24 - $34 / night

    "Table and fire pit at each site. 

    Hiking available walking distance from camp, trails leading out of camp. Family friendly environment."

    "The drive up was amazing. They had plenty of water to wash and drink with a lot of bathrooms as well.

    You can walk trails, stargaze, take your bikes around and so much more!"

    10. Oak Knoll Campground

    4 Reviews
    Palomar Mountain, CA
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 742-3437

    "There is a nice lake to go to about 20 minutes up the road, lake Henshaw. Only reason I’m giving it 4 stars is because the crazy ruts on most the campsites to pull into your site."

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