Palomar Mountain State Park
Palomar Mountain State Park is a state park in San Diego County, California. Day use costs $10 per vehicle. Hours: 8 AM to Sunset.
Palomar Mountain State Park map
Palomar Mountain State Park boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
Common questions
- Palomar Mountain State Park has 4 developed campgrounds. Sites can be reserved in advance.
- Entry to Palomar Mountain State Park costs $10 per vehicle. Hours: 8 AM to Sunset.
- No, day use at Palomar Mountain State Park does not need a reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
- Yes, dogs are allowed at Palomar Mountain State Park.
Before you go
Day use needs no reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
Camping at Palomar Mountain State Park
Palomar Mountain State Park has 4 developed campgrounds. Sites can be reserved in advance.
Trails
- Doane Valley Nature Trail Self-guided loop through forest and meadow
- Thunder Ridge Trail Ridge route with mountain views
What to see
- Feature Doane Pond Trout fishing pond in conifer forest
Fishing and water
Fishing inside the park boundary: Doane Pond fishing , with the stocking record and species on fishypedia.com.
Public lands next to Palomar Mountain State Park
- National forestPalomar Mountain State Park borders Cleveland National Forest.
- Wilderness areaAgua Tibia Wilderness is 2.1 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
- https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=637 (accessed 2026-09-29)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_California_state_parks (accessed 2026-09-28)