Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Palomar Mountain adventure.
High elevation hiking with a world-renowned observatory.
Nestled in northern San Diego County, this state park offers hiking, wildlife-watching and more. The cider, pine and fir trees in the Palomar Mountain State Park provide a Sierra Nevada like atmosphere. Hike up to the Boucher Hill Summit.
It's one of the gems in the Sierra Club's "Hundred Peaks Section" and has stunning views. While at the peak, take photos of the historic Boucher Hill Fire Lookout.
Spend some time fishing for trout in Doane Pond and arrange a guided tour at the visitor's center. You can check out the gorgeous Southern California vistas with the ocean to the west and desert to the east. In the spring, the mountain meadows become a riot of colors to photograph.
This state park offers a few camping opportunities, including family and group sites. Along with picnic tables, the area provides RV access. You can take advantage of the bathrooms that include showers to rinse off after a day of hiking.