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Cleveland National Forest

Observatory Campground

Campground28 sitesReservable

About this campground

Science buffs and families are drawn to Observatory Campground for its proximity to the Palomar Observatory, a world-class center of astronomy research operated by the California Institute of Technology. Just two miles from the observatory, the campground provides visitors with a unique learning experience in the great outdoors.
From the USDA Forest Service's description on Recreation.gov.

Around here

Around Observatory Campground

28 campsites at their real positions. Tap a site for its hookups and rig length.

Fry Creek Campground0.2 mi0.5 mi

Data Source: Recreation.gov · Source: USGS GNIS · Public land: USGS PAD-US · Forest roads: USDA Forest Service MVUM · BLM routes and areas: Bureau of Land Management (simplified for web display)

Sites and hookups

Campsites
28
Max RV length
35 ft
Accessible sites
3
Pets
Allowed
Campfires
Allowed
Booking
Reservable on Recreation.gov

Amenities

  • Showers
  • Flush toilets
  • Vault toilets
  • Drinking water