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    4.3 (92 reviews)

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    Camping sites #84-95
    Grace R.

    Well, well, well. I left the AZ heat to cool down at Idyllwild. The park has a lot of hiking areas to offer. Sites #10-13 and #84-96 are flat. The odd number of camp sites are on a slope. There are showers available in restrooms 1 and 2. Bring quarters to shower. Pets are welcome. The downside about camping is the bathrooms are not clean as often. The plus side is it gets cold at night and seeing stars. Furthermore, the town of Idyllwild is a walk and a quick drive away. More info about Idyllwild Regional Park: https://www.rivcoparks.org/_files/ugd/3be3ea_b2028492431a4a2f8f1b393d7129c04d.pdf

    Crazy dude

    I am not sure why this older dude is always bothering people !!! If you trying to book a camp site while you in the parking lot he will make your life miserable!!! He kicked me out like I was stealing dirt or air lol This is not the way , employees should treat guests :(

    Mike L.

    Nice and beautiful park with a good amount of trails. Nature center was closed due to renovation but the outside had plenty of things to explore. Hike the trail from the meadow to the nature center which was moderate and not too aggressive Entrance fee is 6.00 per adult and 2.00 per dog. Not too bad and plenty of places to enjoy a picnic and more Camping is available and from what I saw it was pretty popular. Could also be the weather and time of year Good place to explore and plenty of places for good pictures

    The meadow/creek stroll
    Joleen K.

    I would highly recommend this place for camping. I haven't been camping in about eight years but this was a good spot. I will definitely come back with kids or a group of people. I had campsite number 14 and it was very spacious with a water pump that other people can use as well. It's also in a good location that's not too far away from the bathrooms, trash, and the coin-operated showers. These campsites are pretty spacious and can fit two cars and at least two tents. It also includes its own picnic bench as well. These sites are pretty clean and very social. I went here this past holiday weekend for Fourth of July. It was very hot during the day and actually kind of chilly at night. Don't forget to bring extra cushion for the hard ground and extra blankets! I am seven months pregnant and the hike to the nature center was good enough for me. Even better, I actually enjoyed the strolling trail through the gorgeous meadow which was well shaded with trees by the creek. I would definitely come back and explore more of the downtown area which is about a mile away. It's a really cute hippie area of little shops including ice cream and souvenirs. I would go back for the wine tasting places and the restaurants!

    Camping
    Lee B.

    Great place to camp. Can't wait to come back. There's a small creek and trails. Relaxing in the mountains.

    Hiking trail

    I camped here the end of November and had a very pleasant experience. Fire restrictions were in place so we were sure to bring a propane grill and heater to stay warm. There were bathrooms and even showers in the park that were great after a day of hiking. Definitely coming back soon.

    Pictograph from 600 years ago
    Jenny L.

    I love hiking this campground. We live a mile away and bought two annual pass for $44 each. This is a riverside country park, which is different from the adventure pass. They charge on a per person basis and have a separate fee for camping. We got a little confused at how the trails connect to the nature center but we know that they do connect. It's a very rocky hike and there are a lot of rock climbers here. Lots of flies so bring your bug spray. Not too many campers today; I believe there were only 3 RV's and not campers today.

    Camp fire and grill area. Not close enough to use coals so wood is the way to go
    Amanda G.

    Fantastic campground! Extremely well kept, plenty of space in between each site to provide privacy. Well shaded sites. Bathrooms were cleaner than expected when we checked in on a Friday afternoon. With the amount of people there for the holiday weekend the bathrooms were like a bomb went off by Saturday morning and weren't cleaned or restocked until late afternoon. Not terrible, but would have been nice to soap and paper towels earlier in the day. (I know it's camping, don't judge me) Paul at the guard stand was extremely helpful and so nice! Pros: Running water- cold in the sink but hot in the shower $.50 hot shower- says it's for 3 min but was more like 8 so that was awesome Trash bins close to sites Hiking trail right in the camp Easy to park in each site right next to your tent Picnic table at each site Fire pit with an adjustable grill top Tall mature trees for shade and close enough together for a hammock Cons: The grill top on the fire wasn't removable or able to lift high enough to add to the fire Quiet time rules not enforced- kids playing and screaming till well after midnight. All in all, one of our favorite new spots. Beautiful grounds and friendly people!!

    Nice stop in the hike to the summit.
    Lexus M.

    I really liked this campground. So pretty and well kept. I went while it was very slow. So I was one of the few people there. The campsites are pretty close together but it depends on what you're looking for. This was my first camping trip solo so it helped me feel safe the way it was set up. Not super deep in the woods. Cell service and a close small town in walking distance. Bathrooms very clean. Includes showers. Campground hosts were very nice and so welcoming. Town close by if you run out of essentials. Hiking right in the campsite. Probably an hour up to the summit. Beautiful drive there. Definitely recommend. Especially for newer campers. Loved that there weren't tons of mosquitoes. 30 dollars a night they take credit cards. :)

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    April D.

    Awesome campsite that loops around. There are a few hiking trails that branch directly from the property. The village is out and to the left about 2 blocks. A very pretty campground with lots of trees, park benches, running water toilets, enclosed showers, and shade.

    Trail originating from campground entry
    Ingrid V.

    "When we are lost in the woods, the sight of a signpost is a great matter." --C.S. Lewis "May the odds be ever in your favour." --Effie Trinket, Hunger Games Idyllwild County Park is gorgeous. GORGEOUS!! The views are spectacular! The plentiful Manzanita trees are exquisite! The flora and fauna - totally unique. The visitor center is educational and informative. The trail signage - woefully inadequate. Let me tell you a story about how a 3 mile hike turned into a 6+ mile hike: We parked our car at the trail-head by the park entrance to the 243 Hwy. There, we were to take Perimeter Trail up and back. It was supposed to be a nice, relaxing hike. But, we never do things the easy way, and thanks to a lack of trail signage, we found ourselves incredibly lost after about a mile. How lost? We crossed the dry Strawberry Creek bed and ended up in the Royal Pines Estates Mobile Home Park, in someone's backyard, probably trespassing. How far away is that? Add at least another mile. After getting pointed back in the right direction from some nice folks at the trailer park, we finally found the trail again - except now we were at the supreme OTHER end of the park. Fantastic. We were faced with three route options: Back on Perimeter trail, Hillside trail, and Summit trail. Those that know me, know that I have two weaknesses: 1. Ice Cream, and 2. A great hiking trail. After some deliberation with the hubs he talked me out of the Summit trail and on to the Hillside trail. In the end, it might as well have been the Summit trail because we came so damn close to the peak anyway, and it sure did make us winded. I should have listened to him and just taken Perimeter back. (Hear that Hun? I said you were right. Take note as it may never happen again.) We got lost on the Hillside transition trails too! Never once did we find signage for the Yellow trail. On the way back from the Nature Center to the car, we could not find the trail in many locations - and to repeat my hubs eloquent description - "we had to Koolaid Man our way down the hill" just using the GPS on my phone. Long story short. We found the car. We hiked MUCH more than we thought we would. Thank God for GPS. We got great pictures. Pack lots of water and food - just in case. Don't hike alone here. Start from the Nature Center, not the 243 trail-head. Bring a backup battery for your cell phone. And a flashlight. Have a great hike!

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    Ask the Community - Idyllwild Park

    Is this dog friendly?

    Absolutely

    Is there electricity?

    There are a few restroom \ shower buildings. These are lit therefore yes to electricity. But there are no rv or power hookups for campers.

    Is there currently snow at Idyllwild park?

    There was some yesterday but it already melted.

    Does this campground have potable drinking water?

    They have water spigots at each campsite, and bathrooms with showers and running water. They don't recommend you drink from the spigots. I always bring my own gallon jugs of water. There's a grocery store super close to the campgrounds where you can… Read more

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    Review Highlights - Idyllwild Park

    We got a little confused at how the trails connect to the nature center but we know that they do connect.

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    Marion Mountain Campground - aforementioned rock

    Marion Mountain Campground

    4.2(20 reviews)
    3.4 mi

    No electricity. No reception / cell coverage. No showers or sinks. There's two (possibly three)…read morewater spigots that you can get water from between the 24-some campgrounds. Each site has a numbered park bench & fire pit. Great view and hiking opportunities! Now that we've established what level or camping we're talking about, I'd give Marion a solid 4 stars & a definite return possibility. Notes mostly for us to remember but it might help when you're booking too. Campground 19&20 share parking but there's enough area to book both and set up all of the tents further into your spot. 20 has a large rock, away from most sites & a large fallen tree which is great for climbing and pictures; lol. 19 has the start of a hill and lots of large rocks. Its a great spot to hike. 22 is good, there's plenty of trees for shade. We've booked it twice and the only thing that bothers me is the exposed metal pipes which are right by the park bench; seem like a hazard waiting to happen. Could also just me griping as I'm still healing from a sprain. You share the parking with two other spots but you get the spot on the far right. I feel it gives you more boundary space for the kids to run around. Spigot near 3 is the most ideal as the other one near 22 is in the middle of 3 sites. Be sure to bring a bucket or container to hold water so you don't have to stumble through someone's campsite once it gets dark! 6 has a nice grouping of rocks to climb & a great view of the mountains. Its close to both a water spigot as well as the large stalls which I dubbed the nice port-a-potties. Its twice as large as the ones up the road from 22 & large enough you don't feel claustrophobic. It also barely smells; I have to call it out because the large one is top notch! That being said, we were walking and a down wind was strong of poo poos. Just know which direction your campsite is. :o All in all great if you remember your necessities and aren't afraid of a little dirt for a weekend+ getaway.

    1. LOCATION is great. Highest elevation drive up campground on San Jacinto. In mixed forest of…read morepine and oak. Easy access to Marion Mountain Trail which connects to the PCT as well as other local trails. 2. BATHROOMS are pit toilets. No biggie but they are FILTHY and there were mice turds, spiders and flies and ants everywhere. For an example of how a pit toilet can be go to the Stone Creek campground down the hill. They're immaculate. Or Palomar Mountain. Also very clean. Honestly I'd rather have no bathrooms and have to use a our luggable loo then deal with the lack of sanitary facilities. 3. RANGERS were very nice. I met the supervisor and we talked shop. Especially about the bear warnings. We had two groups in separate sites and they accommodated us moving locations to be next to each other without issue. 4. BUGS WERE OUT OF CONTROL. This is info only as you can't blame the campground per se but we were there 7/9 to 7/12 and all day was a barrage of bugs. First mosquitos then flies then back to mosquitos. So bad the last day I had 30 flies around me constantly while packing up. 5. WATER is only on Fri Sat Sun. If you're there other today's you have to go down to Fern Basin about 1/2 mile down the road or catch the ranger if he happens to be doing a water quality sample collection like I did :). We probably won't go back here unless the bathrooms are kept clean. There just isn't enough of a reason for us to choose it over the Stone Creek campground which is only a little lower and is 100x cleaner and tidier although slightly less space per sight and without some of the views.

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    Marion Mountain Campground - Marion Mountain to San Jacinto via Little Round Valley Campground.

    Marion Mountain to San Jacinto via Little Round Valley Campground.

    Marion Mountain Campground - Our apartment/tent at Marion mountain.

    Our apartment/tent at Marion mountain.

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    Lake Hemet - Lake Hemet, Ca. 1-16-26

    Lake Hemet

    4.4(1.1k reviews)
    5.8 mi

    We went from the 10th of May to the 12th we just went out there to just relax and get away…read more So we got there and got everything unpacked. And found out that the bottom of the refrigerator did not get very cold so I was actually worried about all of our food going bad so we called the front and let them know that the refrigerator was not working. The freezer worked fine so they sent somebody down to check it out. And he brought us a small refrigerator that he put on a table outside. So we could put some of our food in it so we did that, but notice that the refrigerator did not work very well. Either. But anyways, we just kind of dealt with it.. Then the maintenance guy came back and told us that they are giving us a free 2 hours on a pontoon boat for the inconvenience. I truly highly recommend this place, they truly make sure that you are comfortable. And they do try their best.I give these guys five stars.. A few things in their trailer should actually be updated. But we made things work. We will all definitely be going back there.Hopefully, they can get that trailer updated on the mattresses. The refrigerator. And just overall, the cleanliness of the trailer actually was not up to my standards, maybe they could do better, but other than that, it was awesome, very relaxing, enjoyed the nature and most definitely enjoyed the pontoon. Thank you again so much , and we definitely will be returning

    I just completed My second year of fishing and camping here with my grandson. I love this place…read moresimply because of the staff. its camping, so things sometimes dont go as planned but the staff are always extremely helpful! Ed is the person who stands out for me. That guy goes out of his way to do what ever he can to make my visit enjoy for me and my grand-dude. The residents of the lake are also very helpful, welcoming to guest. There was a 8 yr old kid name Tauren who with his father's ok, walked up and down the shore to assist visitors in catching fish by offering his extensive knowledge of the lake and fish habits. Im already scheduling another trip. The water was low for the 2nd year in a row but I cant blame the lake for that! My one complaint is really trivial but the pillows and beds in the cottage were too hard and very difficult to sleep on. Also, the cottage I was in had two uncovered windows in the kitchen and the neighbors can look directly into the cottage at any hour.

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    Lake Hemet - Our campsite from another campground, across the lake

    Our campsite from another campground, across the lake

    Lake Hemet - Sunset from the shoreline

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    Thousand Trails - Hiking

    Thousand Trails

    3.2(113 reviews)
    1.7 mi

    I was really disappointed in our site. The site was very small and narrow. We had a 16' trailer…read moreand two vehicles. The sites are on different levels because of the hilly conditions. We were in a site that had a retaining wall which was falling apart. I didn't even want to park my vehicle next to it because I was afraid that it was going to collapse under the weight. The site also had huge washed out ruts in our site. It was really run down. I am a member of Thousand Trails.

    Honestly I love this Thousand Trails Park. It's quiet and…read morefor the most part I'd say it's a clean site. It's literally two minutes from a gas station and less than 10 from a super cute village center with restaurants, cafes, hardware store, and a grocery store. I will say communication is different here than other thousand trails sites. Other sites we've been to send us updates via text but here is more word of mouth or calling in. The BEST thing about this site is the people who work here. They are so kind, informative, and friendly. We've been up here in the snow all week and the work and care the whole staff has taken to ensure everyone's safety has been clearly evident. We've been here late summer and felt the same way, very comfortable and peaceful. And on a note of the other reviews don't blame the park for disruptive people. There's those kinds of people EVERYWHERE, and for those of us who have worked in customer service we know sometimes there's only so much you can do. Second if you have a complaint about thousand trails as a COMPANY don't leave that review on a PARKS Yelp, they don't control the website or TT customer service lines. And lastly yes most spots are only electric and water, but that's why you have a map, and please why do you expect to park your RV on a MOUNTAIN and complain about level sites, that makes no sense. Come equipped with leveling blocks.

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    Thousand Trails - Resting by one of the beautiful oak trees

    Resting by one of the beautiful oak trees

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    Idyllwild Park - hiking - Updated May 2026

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