You can pay using a QR code if you do not have cash. Which I did not…read more I pulled into a parking structure and sat in my car for a minute trying to control my nose bleed , a golf cart came up quick outta no where and parked right next to me. He wanted to make sure I knew there was a 6 dollar fee even if you are here for the day. I told him I knew and I already paid. He said thank you and took off. He Didn't ask to see my receipt and was not rude. Maybe he just felt bad for me and my bloody face. There's a section for day use on the left and the camping area is on the right I get a little scared hiking alone, so it was nice to have a perimeter trail alongside this park Nothing strenuous at all it was nice just to get some fresh air. I would come back

Very nice place! Loved camping here. Good tent/rv spots and very well kept! Bathrooms are clean and…read morestaff is friendly.

I did not stay at the campground. This review is mainly on the hike Marion Mountain Trail to San…read moreJacinto Peak. We did go into the campgrounds though. The camp sites looked nice and they have 2 restrooms, no showers though. Marion Mountain Trail to San Jacinto Peak hiked Sunday November 2, 2014 Parking: there is a dirt parking lot right across from the trail head. I drive a Mazda 6, so I was having some difficulty getting in and out of the lot. The ground is really uneven, I couldn't drive out the same way I drove in. My back tires were spinning out, so I had to go through another spot to get back to the pavement. The campground is only a quarter of a mile away and we used the restrooms before we hit the trail. Trail Head: There is a good sign stating the start of Marion Mountain Trail. You can also access this trail at the campgrounds because you have to swing that way to stay on the trail. We went up the trail head next to the dirt lot and came back down through the campground and took the paved road back to the car. The Trail: As stated before the trail first veers left towards the campground, you can spot a water tank thing to the left, you keep going up from there. As you keep going up, you pass a few things, a meadow of low plants, I'm not too sure what kind of plants they were but because it's fall they were a pretty yellow. Then you come across giant boulders on the left in which you get a clearing to see all the trees and the valley. Gorgeous views. The 1st trail Marion crisscrosses with is Seven Pines, just keep going straight. Next sign you will pass is the PCT aka Fuller Ridge Trail, go pass that as well. Next thing you will come upon is the Little Round Valley Campsite. They actually have a port-a-potty here. Definitely no toilet paper, but a cool area to look around. At Little Round Valley, a man told us it took him about an hour to get to the peak from there. We estimated it took us 1 hour and 40 min, we were slow hikers, especially with the snow and trail conditions. It says it's 1.3 miles to the peak from there. Next trail sign you cross is the 0.3 mile sign to the Peak. You know you're pretty much to the peak once you see the little house. If you have time take a look inside the house, it's pretty cool with 4 bunk beds, and extra food and water available for anyone to take left my previous hikers who brought too much supplies. From the house, you scale boulders and rocks to the peak, there's not a real direct trail or marked trail for that matter from the house. It took us 8 hours to reach the summit. Because we did this hike daylight savings weekend, and with the shorter days, we hiked the last 3 hours in the dark with head lamps. I would recommend doing this hike during the summer when days are longer. The views were definitely amazing though day after a storm with snow covered trails. Do your research before hitting the trails and be prepared! Everywhere online it says this trail is 12 miles round trip, we were at the peak the trail was 18 miles. I'm not too sure which is correct, it took us 13 hours to complete with lots of breaks in between. Loved this hike! It was absolutely beautiful!

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!

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.

The campground is small, about 50 spaces. But the campground was clean, neat, and easy to walk…read morearound. No fires are allowed at this time Aug 2025. There are little paths that lead to bigger paths and walking trails. There was 1 trail that is about a 1 mile loop and it leads to incredible views of the surrounding mountains and area. The price is reasonable. Some of the spots are pretty large, and not on top of other spots. There are some that have some vegetation in between to give a little semblance of separation. Quiet hours were 10 pm and everyone was pretty respectful of it. There are pit toilets, no soap, no running water in the bathrooms. The are some water spouts scattered around in between campsites so you can wash your hands and dishes. Not as large as some of the other sites in the area, but it was good and worth it.

A very nice campground with clean bathrooms, spacious campsites. Picnic tables and fire pits. Even…read morethough we were not allowed to make any kind of fire. Not even for bbq. Safety reasons. We loved our stay here. Close to the lake , the town of Idyllwild and hiking trails. A gas station was nearby in case we needed something. The park rangers were very nice and friendly. Helpful as well. Thank you for your hospitality.

Secluded and quaint yet close to town. The perfect getaway! Would definitely recommend stayingread more

Wonderful place for staying in nature. The accommodations are great. Each cabin is well appointed…read moreand designed well. The cabins are equipped with plenty of heating, bedding, linens, and comfortable pillows. The grounds are maintained very well. There is a beautiful creek that runs along the resort and it is sparkling and beautiful.

Easy to book online. Relatively cheap! About $15/night. The spaces are pretty spread out. I…read morebelieve most spaces have or are near a water source. Pros + the ranger we spoke with, is very friendly. + dumpsters are on site Cons - bathrooms are literally a hole in a ground. Beware it does smell - far from the main freeway - no showers on site - hard to find the actual site, no signs anywhere...

Not far drive from Riverside, beautiful area, well priced! No showers, restrooms can be a little…read morenasty later in the day. Great camping spaces & staff of friendly & easy going

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.

Visited Mount San Jacinto and it was such a refreshing experience. The views are absolutely…read morebeautiful and it feels like a completely different environment compared to the desert below. Everything was peaceful, clean, and perfect for just taking a break and enjoying nature

Our experience is based on campsite 23. Overall not the best campground for many reasons…read more.. 1) Campsites are very small and hilly! There was no flat spot at our site for our tent, so we were forced to set it up on a slope. You will also be very close to your neighbors. 2) For some campsites, you will have to drag your stuff up a hill from where you parked. We had to do that at our site. 3) When we were there, people were loud and playing music until 2-3am. Rangers don't enforce any of their rules. There are flush toilets and showers which makes it beginner friendly. Showers are token operated which you can purchase with cash from a machine at the front. Water is pretty lukewarm if you do decide to take a shower but water pressure is good. Although the site is close to the Idyllwild village, I personally wouldn't come back here.

This campground is perfect for camping beginners. It has paid showers (with tokens), flush toilets,…read moreand all the essentials. We've visited twice during the summer, and the temperature is usually mild. It's within walking distance to town, where you can meet Mayor Max and enjoy local restaurants. While it can get a bit noisy at times, overall, we really enjoy our stays here. Some sites offer shade, while others are sunny. The only downside is the slopes--some sites can be tricky to set up a tent on due to the uneven ground.

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!