Things to do in Palomar Mountain

Palomar Mountain

Diverse mountain for hiking, alongside the Palomar Observatory, Hale Telescope & state park.

Gus Weber Picnic Area

Palomar Mountain State Park

1,862-acre forested area featuring hiking trails, campsites, a fishing pond & scenic coastal vistas.

Palomar County Park

Fry Creek Campground

Palomar Mountain General Store

Hale Telescope

Palomar Observatory

Observatory operated by California Institute of Technology known for the 200-inch Hale Telescope.

Doane Valley Campground

Basic campsite in hiking area offering pitches equipped with fire rings, picnic tables & bathrooms.

Palomar Mountain

Doane Valley Natural Preserve

Observatory National Recreation Trail

Observatory Trail Overlook

Trailhead (Doane Valley Nature Trail/Weir Trail)

The Lookout

Observatory Campground

No-frills campsite offering tent pitches, access to forested trails & coin-operated showers.

High Point Lookout

Silvercrest Picnic Area

Greenway Visitor Center (Palomar Observatory Museum)