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  3. Idyllwild
  4. Mt. San Jacinto SP

Camping at Mt. San Jacinto SP near Idyllwild

State park · Idyllwild · 71 campsites

A forested campground near hiking. RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

This is a park with two distinct sides: the high-country side, reachable via the Palm Spring Aerial Tramway or steep trails, offers stunning views and features granite peaks, sub-alpine forests and mountain meadows, and three mountain peaks higher than 10,000 feet in elevation, including San Jacinto Peak, which, at 10,834 feet, is the highest peak in the California State Park System. The other side, located in the quaint mountain town of Idyllwild, offers two quiet campgrounds with town amenities nearby.

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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 24 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Electric on many sites
  • Pets welcome
  • Showers
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

0 available sites

0 open of 71 sites
Sold out for Nov 13 – Nov 15.

We checked every night of your stay on California State Parks: no site is open for all 2 nights. Some sites are open on some nights.

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Availability on UseDirect. Showing 40 of 71 sites.

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Park notices 2
  • Mt. San Jacinto SP

    Mt. San Jacinto Park Policy

    In cases of inclement weather when the campground remains open and you choose to leave, refunds will be issued based on the early out policy.

  • Mount San Jacinto SPIdyllwild Campground, Stone Creek Campground

    FIRE RESTRICTIONS IN EFFECT

    Effective immediately open flames, including campfires and charcoal barbecues, are currently prohibited.

    Portable gas stoves, heaters, lanterns, and fire pits with an on/off valve/switch will continue to be permitted at this time.

From the California State Parks booking site, checked Nov 7, 2026.

No site is open for every night of your stay

You book directly on California State Parks. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on California State Parks ↗

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Amenities & location

  • Bathroom
  • Campfire Allowed
  • Electric Hookup
  • Fire Ring
  • Fireplace
  • Grill
  • Pets Allowed
  • Picnic Table
  • Sewer Hookup
  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Water Hookup
Pets
Pets welcome
Maximum stay
15 nights

Hookups (individual campsites): 3 full-hookup, 8 electric individual sites.

Location

25905 Hwy 243
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Mt. San Jacinto SP: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Mt. San Jacinto SP?
Longest RV site listed: 24 ft (10 of 11 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Mt. San Jacinto SP have RV hookups?
3 full-hookup, 8 electric individual sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Mt. San Jacinto SP?
Reservable on reservecalifornia.com (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Mt. San Jacinto SP?
Pets allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the reservecalifornia.com listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing Longest RV site listed: 24 ft (10 of 11 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing 3 full-hookup, 8 electric individual sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 2 pull-through, 68 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 19 paved, 25 gravel site driveways
Pets
Listing Pets allowed
Water
Listing Water at 3 sites
Shade
Listing 0 of 66 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on reservecalifornia.com
Stay limits
Listing 15 nights max
Getting there
Listing 25905 Hwy 243 (map in Location below)
Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Price
Not listed — check with campground
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✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Diamonds Ranch

4.1 mi from Mt. San Jacinto SP (straight-line)
Sites $25/night
$50 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night

Serene forest privacy for 4WD

5.2 mi from Mt. San Jacinto SP (straight-line)
Sites from $45/night
$90 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights10 sites open for every night

Lake Hemet Campground

8.9 mi from Mt. San Jacinto SP (straight-line)
Sites from $57/night
$114 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
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Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Palm Springs Modernism Architecture & History Bike Tour Palm Springs area · 2.9 hr–3.2 hr · from $115/person
    • Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Admission Ticket Palm Springs area · 1 hr–2 hr · from $34/person
  3. Day 3 · One more stop, then head home

    • San Andreas Fault Jeep Tour from Palm Desert Palm Springs area · 3 hr · from $175/person
Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 49 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

Need an RV for your stay?

Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 24 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

2019 Thor Four Winds 800w solar
2019 Thor Four Winds 800w solar

Class C motorhome · 24 ft · sleeps 4 · 51 mi from campground

$149/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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2024 Catalina Sleeps 5 With Bunk Beds!
2024 Catalina Sleeps 5 With Bunk Beds!

Travel trailer · 20 ft · sleeps 5 · 54 mi from campground

$89/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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2020 Pacifica XL (off road)*Towable with SUV*
2020 Pacifica XL (off road)*Towable with SUV*

Travel trailer · 21 ft · sleeps 5 · 57 mi from campground

$96/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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Things to do

Activities near Mt. San Jacinto SP

Bookable tours nearby

Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Admission Ticket
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Admission Ticket

Palm Springs area · 1 hr–2 hr · from $34/person

San Andreas Fault Jeep Tour from Palm Desert
San Andreas Fault Jeep Tour from Palm Desert

Palm Springs area · 3 hr · from $175/person

Bank Heist Escape Room Game for Private Group
Bank Heist Escape Room Game for Private Group

Palm Springs area · 1 hr · from $42/person

See 6 more bookable tours
Titanic Escape Room Game for Private Group
Titanic Escape Room Game for Private Group

Palm Springs area · 1 hr · from $42/person

Best time to go

Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

stays up to 15 nights (California State Parks rules).

Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on California State Parks for the next months, checked Nov 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

MonthOpenBookedClosed
Nov 202636%56%0%
Dec 202682%18%0%
Jan 202794%6%0%
Feb 202792%8%0%
Mar 202799%1%0%
Apr 202794%6%0%
May 202793%7%0%
Compare site types

71 individual reservable campsites from California State Parks, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Other sites

71 sites · $45, $25/night

Loops: Stone Creek Campground (43), Idyllwild Campground (28)

0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Joshua Tree National Park Offroad Tour
Joshua Tree National Park Offroad Tour

Palm Springs area · 5 hr · from $249/person

Joshua Tree National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Joshua Tree National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Palm Springs area · 3 hr–4 hr · from $14/person

Joshua Tree National Park Scenic Tour
Joshua Tree National Park Scenic Tour

Palm Springs area · 3 hr–5 hr · from $127/person

Palm Springs Modernism Architecture & History Bike Tour
Palm Springs Modernism Architecture & History Bike Tour

Palm Springs area · 2.9 hr–3.2 hr · from $115/person

Joshua Tree Open Air Hummer Adventure
Joshua Tree Open Air Hummer Adventure

Palm Springs area · 3 hr–5 hr · from $179/person