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Doane Valley Campground

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Doane Valley Campground has 31 numbered sites at about 5,000 feet in Palomar Mountain State Park. A site is $40 a night. Reserve on ReserveCalifornia April 1 to November 30; December to March is first come, first served. Oak firewood is not allowed in the park.Checked October 23, 2026.

31campsites (CS 1-31)
$40per night
5,000 ftelevation
24 ftlongest trailer or camper
Forested ridges and hazy valleys seen from a mountain overlook.
Forested ridges and hazy valleys seen from a Southern California mountain overlook. Illustrative photo, not this exact place. Z3lvs, CC0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Address19952 State Park Rd, Palomar CA 92060, as State Parks prints it. There are no gas stations on Palomar Mountain.
FeesSites $40; seniors $38; Disabled Discount $20; extra vehicle $10. Cedar Grove Group Camp $130 (GCG#1 includes 10 vehicles; GCG#2 and 3 include 5). Day use $10 per vehicle, cash or check only.
Check-in and quiet hoursCheck-in 2:00 PM, check-out 12:00 PM, quiet 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM
Limits8 people and 2 vehicles per site; individual family use
DogsAllowed in campgrounds, on designated paved roads and Myers Fire Road; not on trails
Who it suitsAll ages. Minors under 18 need a parent or guardian or a permission letter. Doane Pond has trout fishing.
BookingReserveCalifornia. Reservations are highly recommended in peak season.

Firewood and Fire Rules

The park page says “OAK firewood will NOT be allowed into Palomar Mountain State Park” because of the goldspotted oak borer. Pine or eucalyptus is allowed, and wood is sold at the kiosk when it is open. For current fire restrictions call (760) 767-4037 (read 2026-10-23).

Seasons

Reservations can be made April 1 to November 30, and December 1 to March 31 is first come, first served. The park page does not say whether the campground is physically open in winter.

What We Could Not Verify

  • Whether the campground is physically open December to March. Park staff can confirm; call State Parks at 800-444-7275.
  • The booking window in months. ReserveCalifornia can confirm.
  • Coordinates were not retrieved, so no map point is shown.

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FAQ

Can I bring firewood to Palomar Mountain State Park?

Not oak. The park page bans oak firewood because of the goldspotted oak borer. Pine or eucalyptus is allowed, or buy wood at the kiosk when open.

How much is camping at Doane Valley?

The park page lists $40 a night per site, with a $10 charge for each extra vehicle.

Sources

  1. California State Parks: Palomar Mountain State Park

Checked October 23, 2026 by It’s San Diego. Cite this page: It’s San Diego (itssandiego.com), checked October 23, 2026. Free to quote with a link to this page; tables are licensed CC BY 4.0.