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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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Popular nearby hiking trails and campgrounds
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- Boucher Trail, Thunder Spring, Silvercrest Trail, CAPalomar Mountain State Park, CA
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Recent RV rental reviews in Palomar Mountain State Park
Ian K.
June, 2026
We had an incredible experience with our RV rental! The hosts delivered the trailer right to my father-in-law’s ranch in Julian and set everything up for us perfectly; all the bells and whistles! Aesthetics matter to me, and to my surprise, they added lovely little touches and decorations that made it feel cozy and homey. The kitchen had all the basics; we hardly had to bring anything and the whole trailer was super clean. The sleeping arrangements were spacious, and honestly, the beds were probably more comfortable than our beds at home! We also appreciated the thoughtful extras like the outdoor mats, a Keurig machine, and the fireplace heater that kept us warm on chilly Julian mornings. We paid extra for the bedding package, and it was so worth it; clean, comfortable, and ready to go. The whole process was smooth, with easy drop-off and pick-up, and the hosts were super communicative and offered to help if needed. We’ll definitely be renting this RV again, highly recommend!
Bretlyn M.
June, 2026
Jessica was awesome the van is so nice will definitely rent again!
Israel P.
June, 2026
Arrived to camp and everything was set up Jon was so polite and making sure everything was ready and all we had to do was put our bags in the camper. Another favorite part was the solar powered USB outlets and refrigerator that ran 24 seven was nice to not have to worry about electric electricity.
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