Crestline Group Campground
Valley Center, California · 5,305 ft · In Cleveland National Forest
Photos: Palomar Ranger District
At a glance
5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 5,305 ft (1,617 m)5,305 ft1,617 m
Sites1
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.
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About
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.
From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
Cell service
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- AT&T4G LTE
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Crestline Group Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueSunny51°48°
- WedSunny65°54°
- ThuSunny68°59°
- FriSunny68°57°
- SatSunny, 1% chance of rain64°54°
Nearby camping
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Observatory Campground
Public Land · 2.1 mi · Aguanga
Oak Knoll Campground
RV Park · 2.3 mi · Valley Center
Fry Creek Campground
Public Land · 2.4 mi · Aguanga
3 more within 25 mi
3 OpenStreetMap entries in Valley Center share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
Dispersed camping nearby
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Anza, CA · On State agency land · Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
- 18 mi
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Anza, CA · On State agency land · Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
- 18 mi
Camp site
Anza, CA · On State agency land · Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
Location and contact
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