Van-tested notes
Famous Palomar Observatory is 2 miles away. Dense cedar forest. Dark skies. Surprisingly unknown outside of San Diego.
Know before you go
- Zero signal
- Book ahead
- Snow possible Dec–Feb
The facts
Cost
$30/night
Legal status
legal
Distance from LA
110 mi · ~2.1 hr drive
Elevation
5,500 ft
Season
year round
Van access
easy
Safety score
10/10
Last verified
2026-01
Cell signal
Verizonnone
AT&Tnone
T-Mobilenone
Amenities
cedar forestHikingobservatory nearbydark skiesrestroomsWhere it is
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