After taking the tram up, we spent some time walking around Mount San Jacinto State Park, and it…read moreended up being one of the most relaxing parts of the trip. It's a big contrast from the desert below , cool air, tall pine trees, and quiet forest trails. The trails around Long Valley are pretty easy, so you don't need to be a serious hiker. It's perfect for a casual walk, taking photos, or just enjoying the mountain scenery. We saw squirrels and chipmunks, and I've heard people sometimes spot deer around here too. One thing to know: it's much colder up here than in Palm Springs, so bring a light jacket and wear comfortable shoes because you'll probably end up walking more than planned. It's a nice little nature break after the tram ride, and definitely worth spending some time here before heading back down.

Great trails and hikes! Beautiful! Would definitely recommend making a stop here if in the area for…read moresome outdoor time.

The actual center has local animals in taxidermy and some live ones as well. They also have a…read morevariety of plants and bugs on display which helps to learn about the area. The lady working was knowledgeable and friendly. Definitely stop by.

Cute little place. Perfect for nature lovers and families with little kids. Multiple options for…read moretrails. Price is extremely affordable!!

We had our very first trip up to Lake Hemet Labor Day weekend 2026! Let me say this .... WE HAD A…read moreGREAT EXPERIENCE!! And we will definitely be going back! And it all started at the gate as we entered the park. We were greeted and received by theeeee most kindest, most polite, professional young lady ever! That was such a blessing because we really had no idea what we were getting ourselves into :/ Sienna ..... you were an absolute delight!! And we can't thank you enough for answering our 50 thousand questions lol And yet! You did it with grace, and with so much patience. We will FOREVER be thankful to you, and I hope and pray that you will be a part of the Lake Hemet team for a very very long time! Because they definitely have a "Gem" on their team!

I rented the eagle crest premium camping cabin from Wednesday until Saturday. There's WiFi, private…read morebathroom, air conditioning, and TVs with the premium cabins. There is a portable Ac in the living room and a window ac in the bedroom. My child slept upstairs in the loft bedroom. The main issue is that you can't run both the portable and bedroom ac at the same time because it pops the breaker. The window ac is very noisy and makes a rattling sound. Don't even try to use the toaster and ac at the same time. It was 90s during the day and still very warm at night. It was an inconvenience not being able to run both AC units at night. They provided towels, toilet paper, soap and pans but no hair dryer. The groceries at the market are extremely expensive. Best to buy all your food at the stater brothers down the mountain to the campsite or go to the grocery store in Idyllwild. I rented the pontoon boat for fishing and that was my favorite part. It was so relaxing to cruise on the lake and enjoy the beautiful Mountain View. We caught a very large cat fish with the night crawlers. I recommend coming in the spring or fall to avoid the extreme heat during the day and bring all your food with you to save money. Come during the week for a more peaceful experience once Friday night hits, lots of families are arriving. Theres cafe in the market that has pretty good food but they have odd hours during the week. Idyllwild is a 15 minute drive with fun quirky shops and good restaurants to explore.

We absolutely loved staying here and will be back soon!…read more PROS: -The family cabins are the perfect size for a family of 3-4 -The mattress was incredibly comfortable. They even have information about how to purchase that particular mattress -Each cabin comes with a spacious, private deck/patio -The staff is so helpful and welcoming -Beautiful, heated pool -Lots of recreation for the kids, like basketball, swings, mini golf -The property is beautifully landscaped -Restaurant on site CONS (these are pretty nit-picky) -The rec room could use a little TLC. The hockey table seems to be broken and there's not much in there. -The shower is pretty small Overall, we had an amazing stay and will definitely be back!!

Friendly staff and a well-maintained property. The bed was incredibly comfortable! Our dog really…read moreenjoyed the stay too, which means a lot to us. The food at The Peak Restaurant was great, and we even spotted Mayor Max while having dinner, such a fun surprise! We can't wait to come back, maybe in the winter when the woods are covered in snow. I'm sure it's beautiful!

We had our Women's Retreat here in March and it was an incredible experience! The staff are so…read moreaccommodating, kind and always willing to go above and beyond! We can't thank Brian and Katie enough for everything. It is a beautiful center, our rooms were clean and comfortable. All the ladies are excited to come back!

Such a wonderful retreat center! All the staff were super kind and helpful. Beautiful location…read more Can't wait to visit again!

I have some reservations about writing this review because my experience at this campground was…read morewonderful. I enjoyed four peaceful days there, and, surprisingly, there were never more than three campers present. The other visitors were all gray-haired, which contributed to the serenity--there were no barking dogs, loud generators, music, or screaming kids. I spoke with some long-time campers who advised against visiting during holiday weekends and summer; they warned that it can turn chaotic. Marion Mountain, built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, exudes character and has a relaxed atmosphere that is not geared for partying, although some attempt to make it so. This campground strictly allows only tent camping and very small teardrop trailers or camper vans; RVs and fifth-wheelers are not permitted. The upper loop (sites 1-5) is great for van or tent camping, but parking is limited to one car/van per site, with no extra parking available. This restriction minimizes the flow of day hikers and keeps the campground tranquil. The inside loop features flatter ground for pitching tents, but it does come with close campsites, reducing privacy since the road rings around sites six through ten, which require a short walk to access. On the lower loop, the outside sites are sloped, and you also need to walk to them. The interior sites here are flat but closely packed, creating a cramped environment. I rated this campground one star for weekends and holidays, but it earns five stars on weekdays and in the shoulder seasons. I would absolutely return, but definitely not on weekends! If I want to hear screaming kids and barking dogs, I can just visit my grandkids. If you value a peaceful camping experience, choose your timing wisely!

We love this campground. Very quiet mountain camping. Very small, mainly for tents and small…read moretrailers. The sunset views are amazing. Only 15-20 minutes into the town of Idylwild. It's become a yearly spot for us and friends.

The campground is well-maintained. Lots of restrooms available. Eating and shopping is walking…read moredistance so you can set up camp and just go walk around the town. The staff up front at rangers station are amazing and friendly. Kudos to all of them. I booked a campsite here the day before heading up for a backpacking trip to the peak so I can get an early start. The staff at the rangers station were super helpful when I needed to get an overnight permit for Round Valley campground. I'll definitely be back here just to enjoy the town.

Near Nice town, good foods/drink and cute shop . Love to go back and visit with family to camp…read moreagain.

The Rangers here are so nice! If you need directions, recommendations, or have questions, they are…read morehappy to help! I came here wanting to know where I could go for a short little walk and they told me to actually drive down the road a little further to go to the "Idyllwild Nature Center" vs here at the State Park. The State Park only really has serious hiking trails, not something easy/short. I was very grateful for the suggestion and we shared a few laughs! Wonderful experience!

The rangers here were really nice and funny, and they gave my spouse and I great recommendations on…read morewhere to hike that wasn't too difficult for us. Thank you so much!

I got a chance to camp here and it was a pretty good spot…read more Headed up in July and temps down below the camp area were about 10-12 degrees warmer, it was 85 with a nice breeze. Some of the spots are great and have nice shade trees, etc. Others are kind of sparse and definitely no protection from the sun. There are some very large spots and most of the spots are spacious. Some are for larger RVs. Some are walk in only, you park your car close but not in your spot. There is a trail (3.5 miles round trip) out to a little pond of water and it is a nice easy trail, mostly flat. There were no fires allowed right now, high fire danger, unless you had a stove that had an on/off button to control the flame. I did see some flames at night, that did look like fires that were not allowed but the staff was going around on their golf carts, so I assume they checked it out. The Staff keeps the place pretty clean. The restrooms were in good condition. Definitely some great views of the mountains and surrounding areas. The night time views are pretty good, you can see the milky way. Check out my photos for example. Location fantastic. Price is reasonable. Weather was good. Not too much to do, but Idyllwild is not too far away.

This was our first trip here from the very beginning and check in was easy just pulled up to a…read morewindow they already had our tags available. The sites are spacious and clean with a lot of shade.The restrooms were maintained ,clean, in the showers were hot. You can't have wood there because the fire danger but they offered propane exchange which is awesome. My family was having so much fun we wanted to extend our stay but the park was booked.Dave and the young lady in kiosk went above and beyond in order to find a place for us so that our family could continue making their memories. They offer a movie in the park for the kids ,Nice hiking ,mountain biking opportunities and all around great experience from beginning to end. My son had lost his cell phone while riding his bike and someone turned it into the front office, so even the other patrons there were amazing.

Not recommended for children with ADHD…read more Astrocamp is not professionally equipped to handle neurodivergent children of all spectrums. My daughter had an incident where a boy spat on her and her rage at him had her removed from camp at midnight only one day into a session. The camp kicks children out easily and forces immediate pick up. Cost for the camp do not make it worth the uncertainty of stable care. Be cautious when enrolling your neurodivergent children. Counselors are just barely children themselves and are not professionally or maturely equipped to handle so many young children at once.

Daughter recently went for three days here and had a lot of good things to say about the food and…read morestaff! She enjoyed the rocket launch, stargazing, zip line, and the lift up into the tree. First true experience away from home without family like many others. She only had good things to say about the staff and food options. Luckily no bed bug issues like prior reviews. Shout out to Beatrice for being awesome with the kids! -2 stars for the bathroom/shower situations. It doesn't sound like there are many bathrooms for the amount of kids there. She mentioned some being clogged and feeling rushed due to several others needing to use the bathrooms. There were so many activities that she felt like there weren't many breaks to use the bathroom. In her dorm there were only 2 bathrooms/showers. They got back late after 9pm and rushed to squeeze people through to shower. People were barging in having to use the bathroom as others showered. Apparently the shower curtain was so minimal, another girl used an extra bed sheet to help create privacy, which all the girls appreciated. Maybe add a couple port-a-potties?! Might be wrong, but also sounded like not many trustworthy sources for water and hydration outside of meal time.