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    San Jacinto State Park Idyllwild Campground

    3.6 (46 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Lisa W.

    Campsite lucky #13: definitely smaller campsites on a slope. Most of the campsites were on the smaller side. Fits one car. Our campsite had no shade during the day, so bringing a easy up is a smart thing! It was very close to our neighbors. The campground itself is very well maintained. I love the clean bathrooms. They cleaned and scrubbed it every morning. There's always toilet paper, soap and even paper towels to dry the hands. Near the bathroom they have an outdoor sink to brush your teeth and a tub to clean your camp dishes. They have showers, $1 for 5 minutes, get your coins at the front office. I like that hospitality. Campground was also a short walk into town (5-10minutes), so very conveniently located! We love the little quaint town of Idyllwild. The cons are the campsites are super small and exposed. Also it's located next to the main highway, so bring ear plugs!! It gets really noisy in the morning. And oddly you'll hear a loud car with a loud muffler in the middle of the night. Also since everything echos, our neighbors were blasting music until 2am and no ranger came around to tell them of quiet hours. Ear plugs will be your special friend. Everyone was really friendly and wanted to talk. It's great for families!

    Abby W.

    For my first trip to Idyllwild, I let my friend and frequent Idyllwild visitor take control of the planning. She selected our campground and I must say that I approved. In fact, I enjoyed it so much here that I hope to plan a follow up trip with my boyfriend and our dogs next spring or summer. Coming off my last camping trip, which took place in the desert, I was pleased to see lots of trees. I'm from the Northwest and am used to camping in a forest so this was much more up my alley. Our particular campsite, #13, was nicely secluded from the neighboring sites with bushes and shrubs. I'm not a fan of communal camping and prefer to feel like I'm in the wilderness with just my friends and not the entire campground. That said, it is nice to know that there are people around in case of an emergency, but I just don't need to see or hear them all of the time. I felt like this campground was relatively quiet and everyone seemed to respect the quiet hours. The bathrooms are centrally located and just a short walk from our site. There's multiple stalls and I only ever had to wait for a minute or two for one to open up. The bathrooms were clean and well stocked throughout our visit. Since we only spent two nights, I didn't take a shower there but I was happy to hear that they did offer showers for a reasonable fee and I would have taken one had we stayed for any additional time as two days is my maximum for not showering. The campground is located within a short walk of town, where there are lots of restaurants and a small general store for random items that you might have forgotten. You can also get bundles of wood right at the campground for $6.

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    Claudia G.

    I loved staying at Idyllwild state park Rebecca was lovely and so helpful. We will definitely be back soon. Thank you Rebecca for making our experience wonderful.

    This state park is the cleanest campground I have ever stayed in!! The bathroom and shower facilities were cleanest facility I have experienced in all of the National and State parks I have visited. Theresa, Ron and Janet (one more employee but I didn't catch his name) were welcoming and accommodating. Assisting with shower tokens, when I didn't have smaller bills, firewood, knowledge of hiking trails and being welcoming hosts. Thank you!! I visited midweek February, I think in total I counted 5 other guests. Enjoyed the peace and silence. I had #29, on an incline but all good. I think most tent sites are. Bring cash...$5's and $1's.

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    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.

    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!

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