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Nearby Trails
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Activities
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Campgrounds
About Observatory 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. The facility offers a variety of amenities for both tent and RV camping. Hiking, biking and picnicking can be found nearby.
Know before you go
Observatory Campground
Sun & Moon
1:33 PM
Sunrise
7:43 PM
Solar Noon
1:53 AM
Sunset
Golden Hour AM → 2:06 PM
Golden Hour PM ← 1:20 AM
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Waxing Crescent
38% illuminated
Live12h 19m of daylight
Observatory Campground
Season
13days left
Peak Season End
Closes in 13 days
LiveJun 1 – Sep 30 · Based on historical averages
Observatory Campground
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Off Season
September — September conditions
LivePrime season: June – August
Nearby Trails
Observatory
moderate · 4.4 mi · 999 ft gain
Fry Creek
easy · 1.7 mi · 549 ft gain
Cutca
hard · 8.4 mi · 2032 ft gain
Barker Valley
hard · 6.72 mi · 548 ft gain
Oak Grove
moderate · 3.8 mi · 1599 ft gain
Palomar Magee
moderate · 5.6 mi · 934 ft gain
Dripping Springs
hard · 8 mi · 2219 ft gain
Wildhorse Peak
hard · 12 mi · 2510 ft gain
Things to Do
Observatory Campground
Observatory Campground
Observatory
hiking · Observatory
OBSERVATORY CAMPGROUND
OBSERVATORY CAMPGROUND
Observatory Campground
Palomar Mountain
Observatory Campground - USFS
Observatory Campground - USFS
Fry Creek Campground
Fry Creek Campground
FRY CREEK CAMPGROUND
FRY CREEK CAMPGROUND
Fry Creek
hiking · Fry Creek
Campgrounds & Shelters
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