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Located about 30 miles from the Pacific Coast, between Los Angeles and San Diego, CA, is Palomar Mountain State Park. This state park is convenient to visit when you book an RV in San Diego County, as the park offers a wonderful retreat from city life. As the name suggests, Palomar Mountain State Park is located around Palomar Mountain, which is covered in dense trees and offers spectacular views of the night sky when the weather is clear.

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Getting Outdoors

RV camping at Palomar Mountain State Park will reward you with plenty of outdoor activity possibilities, including hiking, biking, star gazing, wildlife watching, and more. Hiking is one of the more popular activities at the park, and guests who like to really stretch their legs can enjoy many miles of hikes through diverse terrain. There are many hikes for different skill levels, so be sure to consult the trail map ahead of time to pick those that are appropriate for you.

Camping at Palomar Mountain State Park

There are a few different campground choices when renting an RV to see Palomar Mountain State Park. After arriving at the park with your motorhome head to the Observatory Campground on the southeastern side of the park. This campground doesn't have a large number of campsites but allows reservations to be placed on sites within a camping season. The maximum RV length allowed is 32 feet, and each campsite has its own fire ring, grill, and picnic table. Additionally, each campsite has a small level concrete pad to place a telescope on.

Exploring the Area

One of the closest decent-sized towns near Palomar Mountain State Park is Temecula, which is a great place to get gas, groceries, and explore some local attractions. This town is home to many diverse restaurants, with an emphasis on Mexican and Southern California styles. Also in Temecula is the Temecula Valley Museum, which focused on regional history in regard to both natural and human events. Near this museum is the Indian Regional Center and Pennypickle’s Workshop, both interesting places to see while in town.

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Recent RV rental reviews in Palomar Mountain State Park

Melissa N.

October, 2025

The main bed was very comfortable. The other two small beds were not, but we've been RV camping before, so we should have been prepared a bit more for that. We experienced issues with the setup and pickup of the RV, but the host resolved them promptly. The host was responsive and helpful in answering any questions that we had. I would recommend including check-out instructions in the description to make the whole process of renting an RV smoother.
Scott Y.

October, 2025

Wesley provided great customer service, prompt communication and a beautiful 'home' to spend our weekend. He had everything set up and working exactly when he said, no hitches except for the one on the front of the 5th wheel.
Domonique T.

October, 2025

The camper was very clean and was a plenty spacious for my family of three. The whole process was seamless from start to finish. The camper and set up process was very organized and easy to understand for a beginner like myself. I had a great trip and highly recommend!

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