Palomar Mountain State Park (SP)

Palomar Mountain State Park features spectacular views of the Pacific, camping, picnicking, hiking, and fishing (trout) in Doane Pond. Coniferous forests cover much of the 1,862 acres, in contrast to the dry lowlands surrounding the mountain. This is one of the few Southern California areas with a Sierra Nevada-like atmosphere. Cedar Grove Group Campground will be on reservations starting April 1 through the end of November and Doane Valley Campground will be on reservations starting April 1 through the end of October. Please call 1-800-444-7275 to make reservations. Location-Directions: The park is off Highway 76, up Highway S6, then left on Highway S7 at the junction near the mountaintop.