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# Palomar Mountain State Park

San Diego · California Department of Parks and Recreation

BEFORE YOUR VISIT

Visitor advisoryPests & invasive species

### Palomar Mountain State Park: Incoming oak firewood

Park-specific information

- [Incoming oak firewood](https://caparks.org/parks/palomar-mountain-state-park)

The agency prohibits bringing oak firewood into the park because of the goldspotted oak borer threat. Check current park firewood and fire restrictions; this does not establish an infestation at a particular campsite.

[Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=637)Source checked Oct 20, 2026

PLAN YOUR VISIT

## The practical details.

**Managing agency**: California Department of Parks and Recreation

**Telephone**: [(760) 742-3462](tel:7607423462)

**Hours**: 8 AM to Sunset

[Official park information](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=637)

We have not yet verified entry fees, accessibility details. Confirm these with the managing agency before traveling.

Check notice timestamps and official updates. Conditions can change between source checks.

## Weather & forecast

National Weather Service · [Official forecast ↗](https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=33.332205&lon=-116.906494)

## About Palomar Mountain State Park

Palomar Mountain State Park is listed in official public-land records for San Diego, California and is managed by California Department of Parks and Recreation. Our research into visitor facilities is ongoing. Check the managing agency’s information for public entrances, permitted activities, and current access.

## Activities & facilities

[Camping ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/camping)[Picnicking ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/picnicking)[Fishing ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/fishing)[Geocaching ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/geocaching)[Hiking ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/hiking)Tent CampingGroup CampsitesRV AccessParkingRestrooms / ShowersRestroomsDrinking Water AvailableHistorical/Cultural SitePicnic AreasEnv. Learning/Visitor CenterInterpretive ExhibitsVista PointHiking Trails

Recorded from park sources. Availability and restrictions may vary by season or visitor area.

## Find your way.

Map points represent park land, not verified visitor entrances. Follow the managing agency’s entrance directions. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.

This point represents park land, and may not be a public entrance. Follow official entrance directions.

[Official visitor information & directions ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=637)

## Read before you roam.

[THE FIELD GUIDE

### Firewood and boat rules that protect California parks

Check destination-specific firewood restrictions and vessel inspection requirements before moving between parks.

Read the guide](https://caparks.org/guides/firewood-and-vessel-inspections)

## Sources & verification

Park facts and notices are checked separately. Missing facility information does not mean a facility is absent. Official visitor page checked Oct 20, 2026.

- [California State Parks visitor directory](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=21805) · Oct 20, 2026

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