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'''Palomar Mountain State Park''' is a [[California State Park]]. Palomar Mountain is a mountain ridge in the Peninsular Ranges in northern San Diego County of [[Scouting in California| California]]. It is famous as the location of the Palomar Observatory and Hale Telescope, and known for the Palomar Mountain State Park. | '''Palomar Mountain State Park''' is a [[California State Park]]. Palomar Mountain is a mountain ridge in the Peninsular Ranges in northern San Diego County of [[Scouting in California| California]]. It is famous as the location of the Palomar Observatory and Hale Telescope, and known for the Palomar Mountain State Park. | ||
* '''2018 Firewood Prohibition Notice:''' Due to the threat of the Goldspotted Oak Borer spreading throughout San Diego County, no oak firewood will be allowed into Palomar Mountain State Park. | |||
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=== Doane Pond Fishing === | === Doane Pond Fishing === | ||
Trout fishing can be had at Doane Pond. If you are over 16, you must have a valid California fishing license. There is no size limit but the catch limit is 5. Fishing hours are confined to regular day use hours; fishing is not permitted at night. | Trout fishing can be had at Doane Pond. If you are over 16, you must have a valid California fishing license. There is no size limit but the catch limit is 5. Fishing hours are confined to regular day use hours; fishing is not permitted at night. | ||
=== Campgrounds === | |||
Campground Reservations can made upto six months in advance at [https://www.reserveamerica.com/ ReserveAmerica.com] or calling 1-800-444-7275. | |||
* '''Doane Valley Campground:''' 31 campsites, three of which have accessible features. Each site has a table and fire ring, and most have a food locker. Piped drinking water is available. The campground also has restrooms with flush toilets and hot showers. | |||
* '''Cedar Grove Group Campground:''' includes three separate areas with one accessible site and restroom. Group Camp number one will accommodate up to 25 people. | |||
* '''Observatory Campground:''' - managed by USFS in [[Cleveland National Forest]] land just outside the park entrance on Route S6. | |||
* '''Fly Creek Campground:''' - managed by USFS in [[Cleveland National Forest]] land just outside the park entrance on Route S6. a few miles past the turnoff to the park. | |||
== California State Parks == | == California State Parks == | ||
