Observatory Campground

State: Northern California

Open: Seasonal

Number of Sites: 37

Free: No

About: An exciting amateur astronomy project, called Explore the Stars, occurs each summer and fall at Palomar Mountain’s Observatory Campground. A group of amateur astronomers from all across Southern California bring the beauty and the awe of the night sky to more than a hundred non-astronomers at a location only two miles from the world renowned Palomar Observatory.

Fees: $15 (2011)

Usage: Light

Closest Towns: Santa Ysabel (CA)

Water: YEs

Restrictions: Vehicles 32 ft. max.

Restrooms: Flush Toilet (1), Vault Toilet (2)