Recreation area

Mt. Palomar South Side Area

Cleveland National Forest · California — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

This general forest area consists of lands on the south side of Palomar Mountain.

Activities

  • HIKING
  • HORSEBACK RIDING
  • PICNICKING

Nearby federal campgrounds

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Mt. Palomar South Side Area doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby California campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.