Crestline Group Campground
Crestline Group Campground is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 33.31278, -116.86472
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Hiking, Interpretive Programs
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Crestline Group Campground
Overview Crestline Group Campground is located in a wooded area on Palomar Mountain, at approximately 5,390 feet in elevation. Many trees including Black Oak, Cedar, White Fir and Live Oak surround the site. Crestline Group Campground 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 campground 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. Facilities The accessible site is equipped with several picnic tables in the campground and cooking area, as well as an accessible vault toilet. RVs with a maximum length of 27 feet can be accommodated. No electricity. 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 campground is adjacent to Palomar Mountain State Park and less than a two-hour drive from San Diego, California.
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Dump Station · 34 mi
- Water fill
- City of San Diego · 26 mi
- Propane
- Fallbrook Propane · 12 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 24 designated routes (34 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crestline Group Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Crestline Group Campground | National forest group campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Observatory Campground | National forest campground | 2.1 mi | — | No hookups |
| Observatory Campground | National forest campground | 2.2 mi | — | — |
| Observatory Campground - USFS | Private campground | 2.3 mi | — | — |
| Oak Knoll Campground | RV park | 2.3 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.